Tawi Ateer sinkhole or the Bird well is located in Dhofar governorate. It has a depth of 211 meters and its diameter is about 150 meters. This place has historical and geographical popularity due to its remains from early civilization and archeological sites. Teeq cave and its sinkhole provide a good opportunity for those people who are interested in adventure and discovery in nature

Dhofar

Teeq Cave and Tawi Ateer Sinkhole

Wadi Darbat with its beautiful nature, botanical cover, natural spring, and various caves turned into an interesting place for visitors. This is a good opportunity to go with family and have a barbecue and feed the fish in the lake. Boat riding is another activity to do in Wadi Darbat. There are several restaurants where you can enjoy your snack food. You can also be confident about your kids because there is a safe area for kids

Wadi Darbat

Al Hafah Souq is located 3 kilometers from Salalah city in Dhofar governorate. There are lots of coconut trees surrounding the souq and you can buy the best kind of incense and gum in this souq. There are also other types of stuff to buy such as gold and silver jewelry, traditional textiles, and handicrafts

Al Hafah Souq

Khawr Al Baleed lagoon is located in the east and north part of the city and receives its name from the ancient city which lies on the bank of the city. The lagoon was connected to the sea and used as a natural port due to its depth. The history, archeology, and nature of the lagoon multiply its importance. 

Khawr Al Baleed

There are two lagoons of khawr Al Qurm Al Sagheer and Khawr Al Qurm Al Kabeer located in the fertile Dhofar Governorate of Oman. They are near the Hilton Hotel Salalah.

Khawr Al Qurum Lagoon

Isole Al Hillaniyat Island is actually a combination of five islands: Birds Island, As Sawda Island, Al Hasikiyah, Al Qibliyah, and Al Hallaniyah. Al Hallaniyah is the largest one 50 kilometers away from the coast of Hasik and 220 kilometers from Salalah. You can enjoy watching lots of birds and turtles in the island.

Isole Al Hillaniyat Island

Jabal Samhan with a maximum height of 2100 meters occupies an area of 4500 square kilometers and is among the most important mountain ranges in the Governorate of Dhofar. There are some species of animals living here such as Arabian gazelle, Nubian ibex, Cape hare, Rockhyrax, Desert hedgehog, Caracal, Striped hyena, and Arabian wolf. Acacia and gum trees are also among the kind of plants growing in this area. There are many plateaus with a number of streams for animals living there. 

Samhan Mountain

There are almost over than 360 springs in Dhofar Governorate. We can mention Al Khareef, Arzat, In Hamran, Sahalnawt, Jarzeez, and Darbat as the best-known springs in Dhofar. Seasonal rains (called Al Khareef) are the primary source of underground reservoirs in plain and mountain areas. Rain falls on mountains and adjacent plain regions from the end of June to September every year.

Dhofar Hot Springs

Al Marneef cave is in Shatti Al Mughsayl area and near the al Mughsayl beach which is 40 kilometers away from Salalah in Dhofar Governorate. The momentum phenomenon of water surging and the strong stream of water through the rock cavities result in the emergence of the water fountains. There are some equipment and facilities for visitors and there is a protective fence in addition to corridors, walkway, seating, and a bridge overlooking the sea. Residents and tourists can have a picnic at the beach and cave site.

Al Marneef Cave

Bait Ar Rudaydah castle is 24 km away from Nizwa, at the entrance of Wadi Al Muaydin. It represents a combination of historical and defensive architecture. This castle changed into a museum that demonstrates the heritage weapons of Oman and the progression in weapons during the passage of time. 

Ad Dakhiliyah

Bait Ar Rudaydah Castle

Ash Sharqiyah sands, also called Wahiba Sands, contain several oases with different characteristics such as Al Raka, Shahik, Al Hawiyah, and Al Aidan oases. They are surrounded by sand dunes, some of them contain some trees and golden sands which form a greenery peninsula. Here, you can meet the true life of local Beduins, watch the amazing sunset, and see the camels. There are some camps to stay in and pay attention that the weather is too hot to go in June and July. You can enjoy doing some activities like sand skiing, sand-duning, camel and horse racing, as well.

Ash Sharqiyah North

Ash Sharqiyah Sands Desert

A natural river close to Khasab City in Musandam Oman is called khawr Najd which has breathtaking beautiful scenes from the top of the mountain. It is the best choice for overnight camping, especially in the cold months.

Musandam

Khawr Najd

Wadi Al Arbeieen (or Arbaeen) is located 3 kilometers away from Wilayat Quriyat in
                the Hajar Mountains. The type of activities you can enjoy here are dipping into fresh
                water and going on a picnic with your family. Its perfect weather especially in winter,
                a good destination to take lots of photos, and a serene nature are among the most
                important reasons to visit Wadi Al Arbaeen

Muscat

Wadi Al Arbaeen

Nizwa Fort castle is one of the largest, most attractive and visited national monuments in Ad Dakhiliya governorate. It is a well-known tourist destination with a historic walking area which was built by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'rubi, the second Ya’rubi, in the 1650s, although its underlying structure is related to 12th century. The interesting point is that it was built above an underground stream and it took 12 years to complete

Nizwa Fort Castle

The Jebel Akhdar is part of Al Hajar Mountains range in Ad Dakhiliya governorate of Oman. It rises to a height of 2,980 m (9,780 ft) and encompasses the Saiq Plateau at 2,000 m above sea level. Jebel Akhdar has lots of labyrinth  wadis and it is popular for its mild Mediterranean climate which causes the grow of pomegranates, apricots and roses in abundance. There have been several rock art sites discovered and studied which goes back to 6000 years ago

Jebel Akhdar

Al Fiqayn fort is located in Wilayat Manah and adjacent to Nizwa in Ad Dakhiliya governorate and 160 km away from Muscat. The fort has four storeys and visitors can see surrounding farms and old quarters.

Al Fiqayn Fort

Grand Canyon also known as Al Nakhur Canyon is located in Alkhitaym to Sab Bani Khamis village. There are eye-catching hiking trails and climbing up the mountain takes around 1 hour. You can go on a tour or drive up to the canyon.

Grand Canyon

Bahla souq, as part of the Bahla Oasis, can be considered a destination that allows you to travel in time and go to the past. The souq has about 142 shops with a varying range of products. Although it’s an old souq, some of its markets have been renovated, recently. Based on residents’ claims “this souq is our cultural heritage. Its story has been passed down from era to era”.

Bahla Souq

A traditional souq next to the Nizwa Fort is called Nizwa Souq. Its buildings represent both traditional and modern architecture. The best time to visit is from Thursday to Saturday 6 AM-13 PM, 16 PM-10 PM; except on Fridays when it’s open only in the morning. They have a rest and a time for praying from 13 PM to 16 PM. You can find some local industries like handicrafts, daggers, copper, spinning, etc

Nizwa Souq

The Jabreen castle (also known as Jabrin) is an impressive castle located in Bahlat near the Jabal Akhdar mountains and Nizwa in Northeastern Oman. This place was built by Yaruba Imam Bil’arab bin Sultan. There is an audio guide of about 25 minutes provided at the entrance of this attraction which you can listen to. The average temperature in Jabreen is summarized as below:
In Spring: 12 – 26 °C
In summer: 20 – 37 °C
In fall: 25 – 33 °C
In winter: 20 – 24 °C


The Jabreen Castle

Bahla Fort is located in Bahla town which is 40 km away from Nizwa. It dates back to the 13th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort enjoys Islamic architecture and there are paintings on its ceiling with wooden inscriptions. The average temperature in Bahla is summarized as below:
In spring: 12 – 26 °C
In summer: 20 – 37 °C
In fall: 25 – 33 °C
In winter: 20 – 22 °C


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Teeq Cave and Tawi Ateer Sinkhole

Wadi Darbat

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Khawr Al Baleed

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Isole Al Hillaniyat Island

Samhan Mountain

Dhofar Hot Springs

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Bait Ar Rudaydah Castle

Ash Sharqiyah Sands Desert

Khawr Najd

Wadi Al Arbaeen

Nizwa Fort Castle

Jebel Akhdar

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Grand Canyon

Bait Ar Rudaydah Castle

Ash Sharqiyah Sands Desert

Khawr Najd

Wadi Al Arbaeen

Nizwa Fort Castle

Jebel Akhdar

Al Fiqayn Fort

Grand Canyon

Bait Ar Rudaydah Castle

Ash Sharqiyah Sands Desert

Khawr Najd

Wadi Al Arbaeen

Nizwa Fort Castle

Jebel Akhdar

Al Fiqayn Fort

Grand Canyon