Saudia Arabia is a house to many natural wonders. With its rich historical significance in terms of Islamic religion and natural landscapes, the region has become a hotspot for tourist worldwide. While the pilgrims of Hajj and Umrah explore the region with their Umrah Package USA which are all inclusive, tourists are now also coming to KSA as per the policies revised under the Saudi Vision 2030 plan.
Here’s what to discover in terns of natural and historical beauty of Saudia Arabia.
Red Sea Coastline
The Red Sea coastline along the city of Jeddah in Saudia Arabia is among the top diving destinations of the world. The reason for it is that the Red Sea has nearly 200 types of coral and more than 1,200 species of fish living underwater. Plus, the crystal clear offering you a visibility up to 30 meters make it perfect for diving and doing underwater photography.
The Desert Rock Resort of Red Sea is a dreamy destination offering you luxury villas and suites in the middle of the desert. Most of the travellers willing to perform the Umrah book New York Umrah Packages with the tourist visa for visiting the Coastline of Red Sea. Carved inside an actual mountain, Desert Rock Resort is your ideal getaway from the busy city life with its breath-taking valley and unique architecture.
Empty Quarter (Rub’ al Khali)
Rub’ al Khali, also called as the Empty Quarter, is the largest continuous sand desert of the world present in Saudia Arabia. It has an area of 650,000 square kilometres, further extending into the boundaries of Oman, Yemen and United Arab Emirates.
Rub’ al Khali is notorious for its ever-changing landscape of dunes that can reach up to 250 meters in height. Umrah is the best way of visiting the Empty Quarter so book your Umrah Packages from USA along with all the services. The activities you can do here include; sand boarding, camel treks, 4×4 off-roading on quadbikes and cars, stay in the traditional Bedouin camps and stargaze at night under the clear skies of this desert!
Al-Ahsa Oasis
The largest oasis in KSA, Al-Ahsa spans over an area of 121 square kilometres. Here, more than 2.5 million date palms grow which have the finest quality of dates and exported worldwide. The history of Al-Ahsa Oasis goes back to the Neolithic period.
Madain Saleh (Al-Hijr)
Madain Saleh is the first UNESCO World Heritage site of Saudia Arabia. It spreads across an area ensuring 13 square kilometres approximately and houses nearly 111 well-preserved tombs form the first century. During the old times, Madain Saleh served as a major trading hub for the Nabatean civilization.
Jeddah Historic District (Al-Balad)
The historic district of Al-Balad is present in Jeddah city. Its history is from the seventh century. The distinctive thing about this district is that the buildings here mostly features coral stone. There are more than 650 historical buildings, traditional souks, and ancient mosques present here due to which it is also a UNESCO World Heritage site that you can visit with your Umrah Visa which is included in the New York Umrah Packages and various other city Umrah Packages from USA.
Rock Art of the Hail Region
Rock Art of the Hail Region, especially of Jubbah and Shuwaymis, is a UNESCO World Heritage level historic feature of Saudia Arabia. There are thousands of petroglyphs and inscriptions present here on the rocks estimated to be 10,000 years old. From human figures to animal diagrams and shapes representing the scenes of daily life, you can see everything here in the form of rock art.
Asir Mountains
In the south-western part of Saudi Arabia, Asir Mountains are a prominent natural landscape attraction tourists form across the globe. These mountains offer a perfect contrast to the typical desert landscape of KSA.
The highest peak of Asir Mountains is ‘Jabal Sawda’ with a height of 3,015 meters (9,891 feet). Plus, this region is famous for its lush greenery, and unique wildlife. The rare, endangered species of Arabian leopard is also present here.
Furthermore, Rijal Alma is another must visit site in the Asir region. it is a traditional village that is popular for its stone architecture and colourful painted houses.
These are some of the famous natural and historical attractions that add to the beauty of Saudia Arabia and remain a must visit on your next trip to the region.
