Al Hada Cable Car & Al Kar Tourist Village
تلفريك الهدا – قرية الكر السياحية
A long cable car that descends about 600 m from the top of Al Hada to Al Kar resort, with views of cliffs and the winding road along the way.
The upper station is near the hotel area at the top of Al Hada, and the lower station is in Al Kar Tourist Village in the valley. The full route is about 4 km, takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes one way, and drops about 600 m, offering views of the steep mountainside and the whole Al Hada Road. Al Kar Tourist Village has a water park, rides, restaurants and accommodation, making it good for families. The cable car costs about 80 to 120 riyals for a return ticket. Operating hours vary with the season, and it may stop on very windy days. Queues are long on weekends and public holidays.
Opening hours
Approx. 15:00–23:00 (adjusted by season)
Nearby sights
- Mount Arafat (Jabal al-Rahmah)
- Masjid al-Namirah
- Muzdalifah
- Mina
- Jamarat Bridge
- Hira Cultural District
- Jabal Thawr
- Jabal al-Nour & Hira Cave