Jabal Lebnan is a must-visit point when traveling to Taif City, Saudi Arabia and other neighboring towns aside from the different well-known mountain ranges and spots. The state park at the top of this mountain offers breathtaking sights overlooking the town center, resorts, and farms below the ridges surrounding it.
The mountain of red rocks fascinates the visitors as it glows the reddish color reflection to the sunlight. Non-stop wind breeze from soft to slightly solid blows is nature’s therapeutic regimen relieving emotional and physical stresses.
Mountain of Red Rocks is what the author calls Jabal Lebnan
Mountain peak from the parking area shot
Farms and resorts are seen down the hills
Sit down under trees and listen to the birds song
Listening to the different tunes from the various species of endemic birds singing and the gradual fading of car sounds blown the wind brings you to the moment of self-reflections and enervate the mood to seeing the beautiful perspective
Al Hada City Center is viewed from the top of the mountain
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QUICK FACTS
Location: Al Hada City
7.9 Km from Al Hada Center
26 Km from Taif City
Altitude: 2000 m above sea level (approx.)
Activities: Sightseeing
Bird watching
Picnic
Camping
Accessibility: Good Road condition
Good signal for mobile phone and internet service
Resorts and lodging houses are near for those who would like to stay at the
accommodation facility.
What to Bring:
Foodstuffs
Drinking water
Firewood or charcoal if you are going for a picnic grilling & Camping
- During weekends, tea, fruit, firewoods, and drinking water vendor, you need to
bring your own for sure to have no problem.
- No supermarket near the area.
Adequate gasoline for the car
- No available gas station near the area.
During the winter you should wear sweatshirts, jackets or anything that will keep you warm.
The author taking a sip of the flavored tea sold by the vendor
Friendly and accommodating tea and corn vendor preparing a tea for the author.
How to Get Here:
Domestic Trips:
It is much easier to book a Taif City flight from the northern, eastern, and central regions of Saudi Arabia.
From Riyadh, traveling via bus transport is another option, but be ready for the long ride of 9 hours.
Stay in Taif City and hire a car from the hotel or any car rental office to bring you to Al Hada City. Have a tour to Al Hada, including Jabal Lebnan; then, you may return to Taif at night.
If you from the Madinah Province, staying in Jeddah (non-muslims) or Makkah are equally best.
- From Jeddah, hire a car service from the hotel to bring for the 2-hour drive to Al Hada City.
- Do the Al Hada tour including Jabal Lebnan, then come back to Jeddah (non-muslim)
- For Muslim tourists, staying in Makkah is best. Hire a car service from Makkah to bring for a 1-hour drive. Do the Al Hada Tour and come back to Makkah at the end of the Day.
Foreign Trips
Booking a flight to Jeddah is the best option.
- From Jeddah, hire a car service from the hotel to bring for the 2-
the hour drive to Al Hada City. Do the Al Hada tour, including Jabal Lebnan, then come back to Jeddah (non-muslim)
- For Muslim tourists, staying in Makkah is best. Hire a car service from Makkah to bring for a 1- hour drive. Do the Al Hada Tour and come back to Makkah at the end of the Day.
2. Booking to Riyadh is also another option.
- Book a flight from Riyadh to Taif City
- Stay in Taif City and hire a car from the hotel or any car rental office to bring you to Al Hada City. Have a tour to Al Hada, including Jabal Lebnan; then, you may return to Taif at night.
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