Attractions / Places to Visit in Al Kharj, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Travel / Tour Guide (Updated)

Originally Posted on Monday, April 29, 2013 6:34 PM

 

Al-Kharj is located at a distance of 77 km south of Riyadh. You can read about the city on the following links:

 

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Kharj
• http://global.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/316409/Al-Kharj
  

 

Places to Visit:

 

 

1. Ayun AlSeih (Means Eyes of Al-Seeh) / Ayuun an Najm / Al Kharj Wells

 

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This place has 2 big holes, around 500m apart and it is said that those were created by meteor shower 1000s of years back. These holes use to have water just a decade or so ago and thus these were used for irrigation. Now these are completely empty and have a fence around them for safety purposes but there are some entrances in the fence made by visitors. You can only see it during day light as there are no arrangements to see during night.

 

Track Information and Pictures:

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Visiting Time: From Sunrise till Sunset

 

Time Required: 1 hr

Address: While going from Riyadh to Alkharj, before entering Alkharj City you would see a saying "Ayun AlSeih", follow this board. When you see Al Rajhi bank on your left ,Turn to King Abdullah Road on right and go all the way till you see a round about pointing to this location .It is end of the road so it is easy to find.

Coordinates: 24.117272,47.257916
Google Maps Link: http://goo.gl/maps/WwIIy

 

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2. Kharj Zoo

 

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This Zoo is spread over an area of 30,000 square meters with many species of animals and birds. It has big green lawns, trees and playing area for children.

 

Pictures:

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Visiting Time:
Wednesday 4pm to 12pm: Women Only
Daily 9am to 12pm: Single Men
Daily 2pm to 12am except Wednesday: Families

Ticket Cost:
Zoo Entry Fee: SR 5 (Although Website state SR 3 but its wrong)
Entertainment Area Entry Fee: SR5
Children under the age of 2 are free

Website: http://kharjzoo.com

Address: On Riyadh – Al Kharj Road, Take Exit 5, District Alafjh, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates: 24.224062,47.225971
Google Maps Link: http://goo.gl/maps/EqnhE

Mobile: +966 505106443
Tel: +966 1 5459552
Fax: +966 1 5459551

E-mail: info@alkharjzoo.com

 

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3. Al Kharj Water Tower And Revolving Restaurant

 

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You can read about it on following link: Update(09-05-2013): The tower is under renovation and thus closed for public at the moment.

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Coordinates: 24.163471,47.298219
Google Maps Link: http://goo.gl/maps/TSpl4

-urShadow