Al Hazm fort, one of the most beautiful Omani forts, is located in Wilayat Ar Rustaq in Al Batinah South Governorate. It was renovated and restored and changed into a high potential tourism attraction due to its unique architecture and solid defense features. It is open from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM every day except on Fridays. You can visit al Hazm Fort from 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM on Fridays.

Al Batinah South

Al Hazm Fort

Wadi Bani Kharus is located in Wilayat AlAwabi of Al Batina South governorate. Among the most tourist-attractive features of this wadi, we can mention the fabulous sceneries, amazing flora and fauna, and pleasant breeze. The type of activities that you can enjoy in this area are going to the mountains of Stal village, spending interesting hours in the market gardens of Sana village, and visiting the ancient aqueduct in Ain Karfas

Wadi Bani Kharus

All you need are here in Al Rustaq Souq. This is a good place to get familiar with culture and history and enjoy delicious food. You can find different stuff such as blacksmithing, folk remedies, palm leaves, silver, and different agricultural crops. There is also a vast area dedicated to sheep and livestock selling

Ar Rustaq Souq

Nakhal Fort also known as Husn Al Heem, is located in Wilayat Nakhal in Wadi Raqeem of Al Batina South Governorate. It is 120 km away from the west of Muscat. You can enjoy the scenic view due to the several palm trees surrounding it. The Ministry of Tourism operated a museum in the fort which represents historic guns. 

Nakhal Fort

Alkasfah hot spring is located in Wilayat Ar Rustaq of Al Batinah South Governorate and is about 170 km away from Muscat. It is believed that the hot spring has a mountainous source. The temperature varies in different hot springs; about 45 degrees in Al Kasfah. There are some beneficial properties such as treating Rheumatism and skin diseases due to the high level of Sulfat content. As for other features of this hot spring, we can mention PH 7.62, Calcium 100.40, and Magnesium 25.73. 

Alkasfah Hot Spring

Khawr AlBatah Lagoon, the largest lagoon in Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate, extends about 3 kilometers and has an important role for fishing vessels and commercial ports where various types of ships anchor.

Ash Sharqiyah South

Khawr AlBatah Lagoon

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Bawshar Sands is a perfect dune experience in Muscat and is excellent place to enjoy the dunes with SUVs. Visitors can glide on their rented sand bikes. They can also climb up the sandhills and get a beautiful view of the sunsets.

Muscat

Bawshar Sands Desert

Ibri Souq is one of the largest and most prestigious souqs in Oman which is located next to the Ibri Castle in Ad Dhahirah governorate. Its architectural style symbolizes the Islamic souqs and it’s well-known for its specialized gold and silver shops. Also, there is a large area dedicated to the animals for sale

Ad Dhahirah North

Ibri Souq

Wadi Al Rawda is one of the best places for archeologists and visitors who are interested in fossils and the ruins. This valley is featured with aromatic mix of wild herbs and flowers. It’s located in Khasab; mountain safari, camping, and visiting historical remains and primitive drawings are the best reasons to visit this place

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Wadi Al Rawda

Wadi Danak is a spectacular wadi in Oman in which the water flows all year round then, there are lots of birds. It is 203 meters above sea level and located in Fadi town which is a water tank for Shuab and Yanqul wadis. Fishing is the type of activity that you can enjoy the most in Wadi Danak

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