Tag - Gorge

WADI DISAH (وادي داما)

Wadi Disah is nestled between the towering escarpments in the northern region of Saudi Arabia in the Tabuk Province. “The Valley of Palm Trees” lies 400 meters above sea level, surrounded by massive sandstone cliffs. The valley has two entrances; however, the southern entrance is more...

WADI AL FORA’A (وادي الفرع)

We knew there should be a nice wadi on the way to Al-Madīnah. But on Google, we didn’t find anything about it, so it took us an hour, with the help of locals, to find the correct way to the wadi. It’s a lovely spot for overnight. Still, except for sounds of nature, you will...

WADI LAJAB (وادي لجب)

One of the most beautiful canyons in Saudi Arabia is Wadi Lajab in Jazan province. We drove there from Dhahran Al Janub on dangerous roads #2002 and #158 with very steep ascents and hazardous descents. Since the roads copy the Yemen border, we passed many army checkpoints. It is part of...

RAWANDUZ (ڕەواندز,)

The city’s history of Rawanduz dates back to the seventh century BC and boasts several Christian villages and archaeological sites. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Rawanduz is home to the deepest gorge in the Middle East. Flanked by vertiginous rock walls, the Rawanduz River snakes its...

OKATSE CANYON (ოკაცეს კანიონი)

Late in the afternoon, we arrived at the exciting 700m-long walkway project. It starts at the edge of the 100m-deep Okatse canyon and culminates in a viewing platform that hangs right out over the middle of the canyon. It’s a 2.5km hike from the visitors center (🎫17,25 GEL) near...

ABASHA CANYON (აბაშის კანიონის)

The attractive Abasha Canyon (🎫17,25 GEL), also known as Gachedili or Martvili Canyon, is located in Western Georgia at an altitude of 240 meters above sea level. It was carved by the erosive action of the Abasha River in the limestone rocks of the southern part of the Ashkah massif in...