The best way to witness the wonderful landscapes and beauty of a place is to have a road trip there. And if that place is Oman, there are various road trips for you to discover the stunning sites and exquisite views of it.
In this article, you will find out the places to have the best road trips.
3 Best Road Trips in Oman
Muscat to Ras Al Hadd:
The distance between these two is about 379kms. It’s a short road trip for people who are short on time. This coastal drive will have you witness the most beautiful scenery where the Gulf of Oman with its white sand beaches meets the Arabian Sea. This is one of the most popular road trips in Oman because of the iconic views and scenes. You can have a quick coffee stop around Quriyat and take detours of the valleys there.
Sur to Sharqiya Sands:
A 203kms drive for you if you are more into deserts than beaches. This drive starts when you take Highway 23 from Sur to Sharqiya Sands and discover the beautiful Hajar mountains.
You can also stop at Al Saleel National Park which is a bio sanctuary of acacia forests, ragged wadis (valleys), and arid plateaus where you can spot wolves, red foxes, and Reem (Arabian gazelles).
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Nizwa to Jebel Akhdar:
This is another famous short road trip of 67kms. If you are interested in life on a mountain then this is the place for you. The mountains here are easily in reach if you’re on a day trip. The spectacular views of Jebel Shams and the charming life of the villages of Jebel Akhdar will have you in awe.
The strings between the villages of Al Aqua and Al Ayn will transport you to falaj irrigation channels, past farms growing olives, lemons, apples, and peaches. The deserted village of Wadi Bani Habib with its pieces falling disintegrated is popular for its breathtaking pomegranate and walnut farms.
If you’re there from March to May, you can visit a distillery to view how rosewater is made traditionally from the pink Damask roses that bloom in the mountain this time of year. The asphalt roads are in good condition, but a 4WD is needed to enter the Jebel Akhdar region.