‘Sky Umrah’ from Taif (SG)

Saudi Gazette

From the frist day of Ramadan, it has become possible to take a cable car from the hill station of Taif to the Holy City of Makkah. There pilgrims can take a bus to the Holy Haram. The round trip between Al-Hada and Makkah cable car stations costs SR 40. The round trip from the Makkah station to the Kudai parking area costs another SR30. The bus ride is SR4. The cable car journey provides not only convenience but outstanding panoramic views of the Holy City.

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