Among the vital tourist sites in "Hail", which witnessed an increase in the rate of visits between families, friends and individuals, during the "Saudi Winter" season, is the "Aga and Salma" mountain range, which constitutes a milestone in "Hail tourism", especially since they are among the most famous legendary landmarks in The area whose biography passed through the ages among the population.
Due to the importance of hiking in the Aja and Salma mountain ranges, the list of tourist groups that are supervised by companies specialized in organizing trips is almost devoid of visiting them. As it has become one of the most important tourist tracks in the "Bride of the North", Hail. The mountains of Aja and Salma are covered with acacia trees. Which made it an ideal place for hiking; Whether for the people of the region or those coming to it from other regions; to enjoy tourist experiences; From nature photography, picnics, hiking for short or long distances, camping, getting to know the plants spread there, observing the stars with telescopes, and visiting archaeological sites.
The area in which the bases of the “Aga and Salma” mountain range are located includes a number of other mountains as well, such as: “Karman Al-Asmar” and “Pomegranate Al-Ahmar”, in addition to the presence of valleys, plains and deserts in the outer southern parts of the Aja mountains. It is noteworthy that there are a number of valleys that flow from the Rumman Mountains, including the valleys of Al-Mashat, Hemayan, and Abu Nimr.
The chain of “Aja Mountains” extends to the northeast, at a distance of about 100 kilometers, and embraces a number of small villages and springs of water. The highest peak is more than 1350 meters above sea level. Its nature is characterized by being rocky and deaf, and sandy plains are spread in it, especially in the valleys, and one of its most prominent tourist attractions is “the knot” and it is covered with farms and valleys. As for those looking for "heritage tourism", they only have to go to the "Village of Turan" deep in the Aga Mountains from the northern side, which embraces the ruins of Hatim Al-Ta'i Palace, which is one of the most important tourist attractions in the region.
While the borders of the “Salma Mountains” begin in the northeastern part of the city of Hail, extending to the southwestern part, and its length reaches more than 60 kilometers, and the height of its highest mountain peak is about 1,200 meters above sea level. The ruins of the city of Fayd and Darb Zubaydah are among the most important sites for a tourist visit, in addition to many springs, farms, and towering volcanic craters, such as the Dara crater in the eastern part of it, which and the surrounding mountains are green after the rains; Which makes it an outlet for the residents and visitors of the region.
It is noteworthy that the Saudi Tourism Authority launched the “Winter Around You” season, which will last until the end of next March, in more than 17 destinations around the Kingdom. To offer more than 300 tourism packages and experiences, through more than 200 tour operators and tour operators; To discover the attractive geographical and climatic diversity of the Kingdom's regions during the winter season, ranging between the mild and cold climates, in addition to enjoying the tourist activities.
Okaz (Hail)