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Activities to do in Oman -Things not to miss

Oman
Oman | Photo by Joseph Gribben on Unsplash

Oman is a fantastic destination to try out a wide range of adventure activities. The beautiful ocean, the stunning mountains, and gorgeous desert are all full of fascinating adventures to explore

 

Explore the Lost City of Ubar

Travel to the city of Salalah to the south of Oman and you will love the cooler climes. June and September sees an influx of visitors to Salalah as the monsoon season makes the city pleasantly cool and enjoyable. Oman is home to some of the major hotel chains such as the Minor Hotels, where you can book your stay while you are here.

 

Jebel Harim

Jebel Harim, translated to “Mountain of Women”, is the highest mountain in Musandam at 2087 meters. The mountain got its name from the days when local women used to hide in the caves on the mountain to avoid getting kidnapped by rival tribes or pirates when their men were away

 

Snorkelling in the Indian Ocean

If you are ever in Oman, you can definitely try out a bit of snorkelling to explore the fantastic ocean life in the Omani sea

 

Nizwa Fort

Nizwa Fort, Oman
Nizwa Fort, Oman | By yeowatzup from Katlenburg-Lindau, Germany, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Of the 500 forts spread across Oman, the Nizwa Fort is the most impressive. Over 400 years old the largest fort in Arabia the Nizwa has been restored to its glory days.

 

 

Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world. Google+

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