Hajar Mountains

Admission: Free

ATTRACTION Keywords:
Nature & Wildlife, Walking/Hiking, Mountain

The Hajar Mountains abound in natural wonders as well as some of Oman’s most important and fascinating historical sites. Its arid expanses are periodically punctuated by green oases which loom mirage-like before your eyes.

The remarkable town of Misfat Al-Abriyeen, with its cliff-hugging mud-brick houses and date terraces, is one of the favored destinations here. Nearby, the aptly-named Green Mountain (Jebal Akhdar) offers a respite from Oman’s treacherous summer heat. Its lush slopes abound with pomegranates and other fruit trees, as well as fields of roses used to make rose water.

Other recommended sites include the old capitals of Nizwa and Rustaq, the stunning Wadi Nakhr canyon and Samail, the birthplace of Islam in Oman which features numerous mosques and an imposing hill-top fort.

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Review by Lisa D, Oman, March 2012
Doing what: Private Day Tour to the Enchanting Forts of Nizwa

This is the third time I've done the tour and I can;t recommend it highly enough to anyone who wants the real Oman experience.

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Review by Anonymous, October 2008
Doing what: Private 4x4 Safari - The Mountain of the Sun

Our stay in Muscat was short, so we opted for a day trip, the private 4x4 Mountain of the Sun tour. This took in the town of Nizwa (Oman's former capital) and Jebel Shams ? Oman's very own Grand Canyon. This was definitely our best day in Oman. Ramadan restrictions obviously affected us, but the upside was that the roads and sights were very quiet. It gave us a real taste for the country, and a tiny indication of how much more there is to see. There's no getting away from the fact that any travelling in Oman involves a lot of time spent on the road. A comfortable vehicle definitely made all the difference to us, as did our extremely friendly and knowledgeable guide.

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Note from Viator: This review is by Louise Heal, who recently published a complete Oman tour report over on the Viator blog.

Review by Anonymous, October 2008
Doing what: Private 4x4 Safari - The Mountain of the Sun

Very good experience, well worth the money.

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Practical Info

The Hajar Mountains dominate northern Oman and stretch north into the United Arab Emirates. Numerous destinations in the area are accessible from Muscat, though some of its more rugged and remote spots are best traversed by 4x4.

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