Ramlat Tawq is located between Wilayat Barka and Nakhil in Al Batina South Governorate. There are beautiful sand dunes and it hosts lots of visitors due to its proximity to Muscat. 

Al Batinah South

Ramlat Tawq

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

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 Hazm Fort

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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Wakan village is located in Wilayat Nakhal in Al Batina South Governorate and the right order with Ad Dakhiliya and Al Hajar mountains. You can reach the Wadi Mistal and surrounding mountains at the entrance of Wakan Village. There are several hiking tracks; the one passing through the village is the most accessible and the easiest one. Farming and agriculture caused beautiful terraced gardens of pomegranate, grapes, apricots, etc. you can see beautiful apricot flowers in the right season. Take some warm clothes if you’re traveling to Wakan village during winter.

Traditional Wakan Village

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

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Wadi Darbat

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

Ad Dakhiliyah

Jebel Akhdar

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.

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