this resort lies (120 km)to the east-north of duhok Governarate and  (50km)from Amadiya,and its frequently visited by tourists.it is rugged mountainous strait with uneasy  roads crossing Mateen mountain from one side.and shereen mountain from the other side.they are newly formed folded moutains covered with dense plants which are mostly in the formof natural forests and bushes ,and these roads overlook a deep valley where  Roy Sheen river goes through .the areais known by walnut , terebinth, almond  and other types of mountainous fruit .