It was on the previous day I returned to Muscat from Al Khayran and As Sifah beaches. Here I got joined by my Dutch friend Max and, early morning, we set out on the third day of this road trip in Oman. The first destination of the day was the Wadi Dayqah Canyon. Wadi Dayqah is situated about 100 km east from Muscat, on the way to Sur. It is mostly known for its dam which is the … [Read more...]
Hiking & Snorkeling at Bandar Al Khayran Beach – Oman Road Trip Pt. 2
So on that sunny morning, the second day of my road trip in Oman, I left As Sifah Beach for Bandar Al Khayran Beach.After a short drive, there I was. I drove past the minimal Al Khayran village and made a stop by the shore of Al Khayran's innermost bay, to which the road osculates. This is a very pretty shallow bay with an island amidst it which reminds me more of a swamp. A … [Read more...]
Camping at As Sifah Beach – Oman Road Trip Pt. 1
It's been 3 days since I returned to Muscat after my week-long trekking trip in Jebel Akhdar, to which I devoted the first part of my traveling time in Oman. By now, I have rested well and my spirit is itching once again for new adventures. I decided that my second traveling round in Oman is going to be used up for a road trip. After having searched amply, I finally made a good … [Read more...]
From Jebel Akhdar to Nizwa City and Farq
A dazzling sun rose over the valley of Al Hamra that found me sleeping on the lower slopes of Jebel Akhdar mountain. I crawled out of my tent and witnessed the advent of yet another beautiful day. I took my time to enjoy the grace and serenity of this unique Arabic scenery, and started packing. I just had come down from my trekking trip in Jebel Akhdar the previous evening. … [Read more...]
A Trip to Jebel Akhdar – Trekking alone the Al Hajar Mountains in Oman
The Al Hajar Mountains, meaning The Rocky Mountains in Arabic, also known as Oman Mountains, is the highest mountain range in the eastern Arabian peninsula. The range is a continuation of the Zagros Mountains and extends for about 440 km from the Musandam Peninsula to the easternmost tip of Oman. Jebel Akhdar, meaning Green Mountains, is the second-highest point in Oman after … [Read more...]
From the Emirates to Oman by Overnight Bus
To begin on my 1-month trip around Oman, I had first to somehow get there from Dubai. I checked the internet for bus routes. The first thing you run into is the Omani state-owned Mwasalat bus company. Those guys operate 3 routes per day at 7:30, 15:30 and 23:00 from Dubai to Muscat, and at 6:20, 15:20 and 23:30 from Muscat to Dubai. Tickets cost AED 55 for one way and AED 100 … [Read more...]
