Forts & Castles · Hail
Kharash castle
قلعة خراش
Photo: التنقيبات الاثرية بموقع فيد بحائل.jpg · Heritage Commission · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 45–90 minutes Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — but stairs and uneven stone throughout Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — watch children on open stairs and towers Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Fuel 281 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Flat shoes for the stone. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 880 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Mud-brick walls, open towers and stairs without rails, and no shade in a courtyard. Go at the ends of the day and watch children near edges.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 5 h 4 mfrom Riyadh — King Khalid International (RUH) · 532 km
- 1 h 20 mfrom Hail · 124 km
- 1 h 42 mfrom Buraydah · 174 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Mud-brick walls and open courtyards with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours, and also the light.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Kharash castle
Kharash castle is a fort in Hail, Saudi Arabia. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Fayd, Heritage village and view point to Al Qufayl mountains.
At a glance
- Forts & Castles · Hail
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kharash castle?
Typically November–March for forts & castles. Mud-brick walls and open courtyards with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours, and also the light.
How long do I need at Kharash castle?
45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Kharash castle?
Fuel 281 m (source: osm).
How high is Kharash castle?
About 880 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Kharash castle?
In Hail (SA-06), Saudi Arabia, at 27.1199, 42.5222 — near Fayd, Heritage village and view point to Al Qufayl mountains.
Who can take you there
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Nearby places
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Fayd
archaeological site in Saudi Arabia
Aja and Salma Mountains
twin mountains located west of the Hail, Saudi Arabia
Jildiyyah Mountain
mountain in Saudi Arabia
Information is compiled from open data and editor checks; conditions, fees and access change — verify locally before you travel.