Al Sharqiyah North governorate (with a total population of 271,800) occupies an
area of 21,136 km² and consists of six provinces: Al-Qabil (population 23,824), Al-
Mudhaibi (117,691), Bidiya (40,812), Dema Wa Thaieen (26,817), Ibra (57,561),
Wadi Bani Khalid (12,518). It was created on October 2011, when Al Sharqiyah
Region was split into Al Sharqiyah South Governorate and Al Sharqiyah North
Governorate. Ibra is the center of the governorate.

Ash Sharqiyah South

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.

Al Batinah South

Traditional Wakan Village

Rock Garden desert, one of the greatest natural treasures, is located in Wilayat Ad Duqm in Al Wusta Governorate. The garden is naturally sculpted from rocks. There is almost a six-kilometer area for some unusual rock formations which are estimated to belong to 46 million years ago. Some natural elements such as water, wind, and ice shaped sandstone and limestone sculptures around the area. 

Al Wusta

Rock Garden Desert

Masirah Island is located in southeast Oman and is surrounded by some other islands such as Kalban, Marsis, and Cha’nazi islands. Masirah island enjoys a beautiful natural environment and agricultural fields. The island has a fish factory, a few small towns, and the Royal air force of Oman base. The fertility of the soil on this island causes the plants to grow up quickly after a rainfall. 

Masirah Island

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

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

Ad Dakhiliyah

Nizwa Souq

Bait Al Barandah Museum is located in Muscat Governorate which derives the name ‘barandah’ from the local pronunciation of ‘veranda’ (meaning ‘balcony’). The museum represents the history of Muscat from the geological formations to the present day. There are some technologies provided to display pictures of tectonic plate movement over the past 750 million years, activities forming continents in the past, and the way they will change through the next 750 million years. There is also documentation of Sultanate of Omanis history from the very beginning to the present day.

Bait Al Barandah Museum

Wadi Al Khoud is one of the largest wadi basins in Oman. Heavy rains form the pools in the wadi. It is located in Wilayat Al Seeb, 20 minutes outside the Governorate of Muscat. Among the activities to do in this area, we can mention the 4*4 driving and sightseeing through archaeological and historical landmarks in Khoud village such as Bait Al Oud, Falaj Abu Bahaya, Falaj Al Sarat, Al Khoud Castle, and Ain Al Sakhna hot springs.

Wadi Al Khoud

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

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


Bahla Fort

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”.

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