Khasab Fort Oman is located in Khasab, Musandam. It was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century around an older circular tower, this well-preserved fort now is one of the best little ethnographic museums in Oman.

Musandam

Khasab Fort

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.

Khawr Najd

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

Wadi Al Rawda

Khawr Ash-Shams lagoon covers about 20 kilometers and is located in Wilayat Khasab in Musandam Governorate. Many villages overlook the lagoon and you can go hiking, watch dolphins, and stay in a camp. In the middle of Khawr Ash-Shams, there is Al Telegraph island which was a base to connect telegraph cable and link Basra in Iraq to India. 

Khawr Ash-Shams Lagoon

Traditional Kumzar village, one of the most strategic trade arteries of the world, is located in the north part of the country in Musandam Governorate and it is only accessible by boat. It was inhabited for about 500 years but now, it is the second most populated village town in this country. The village is a tourist destination that provides a port and airport. There are lots of mountain goats walking around and climbing the rocks in this area.

Traditional Kumzar Village

There are rugged mountain peaks separating the traditional Lima village from Wilayat Khasab in Musandam Governorate. Therefore, the best way is to reach the village by boat. The people, rich culture, and history are among the most outstanding features of this village. The village is also well-known for its local crafts, especially the unique Al Jarz.

Traditional Lima Village

Traditional Qannah is an old village located at Khawr Sham in Wilayat Khasab in Musandam Governorate. The stone houses in the village were the first line of defense and the village is accessible by boat through the sea.

Traditional Qannah Village

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

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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