is from Al Baha and abounds in various fruit trees and tall lotus trees. Al Baha airport is in Ageeg city. Al Kharrara waterfall is 30 kilometers to the south of Al Baha. Its scenic view attracts a large numbers of visitors. Shada Mountain () is the highest summit in Makhwah. It features rare rocky formations that attract amateur climbers of various levels. The Arabian leopard is known to exist in the Asir mountains between Al-Bahah and Abha. It is also present in the Hijaz mountains to the north. Festivals Al Baha Summer Tourism Festival The festival takes place every summer and holds a number of activities and sports events, as well as a number of cultural, literary and religious programs. Equestrian and Olympic marathon activities will be held as well as air shows. Prizes are given during this festival such as cars and flight tickets in addition to daily draws and cash and gifts. International Honey Festival Al Baha province is well known for its production of high quality honey. Al Baha farmers have organized the third International Honey Festival in 2010 . The festival hosted 10 Arab states production of honey in addition to local produced honey. Western travellers St John Philby (also known as Sheikh Abdullah by King Abdulaziz) documented his journey crossing from Riyadh to Jeddah by the "backdoor" route, writing on Al Baha district of Arabia in his book The Arabian Highlands. Later he was awarded the Royal Geographical Society Founders Gold Medal for his written desert journey. Gallery References External links A travel through the province of Al Bahah, Splendid Arabia: A travel site with photos and routes "Marble Village of Dhee Ayn A travel guide to Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia Populated places in Al-Bahah Province Provincial capitals of Saudi Arabia