Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, launched a trip along the Northern Trail from Riyadh to Hail as part of the Saudi Winter programme, which aims to showcase the Kingdom’s tourism diversity.
The trip began in Thadiq Governorate with visits to Ghamrah Tourist Village and the North Riyadh UNESCO Global Geopark, overseen by the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC), reported SPA.
He also toured Thadiq’s heritage village.
In Qassim Region, the itinerary included rural and agricultural tourism sites,
including Al-Bustan in Buraidah and the Cultural Heritage Center in the region.
The trip concluded in Hail Region with a visit to Jabel Umm Sinman in Jubbah, a
UNESCO World Heritage site featuring rock inscriptions dating back more than
10,000 years.
The itinerary also included hiking trails
in the Aja Mountains, desert adventure experiences, Hatim Al Tai’s homes,
Al-Didhan Reserve and tourism events at Al Adham.
Extending from Riyadh to Hail via Thadiq and Qassim, the Northern Trail guide
offers visitors multiple destinations under the Saudi Winter programme.
