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Muscat
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Jabel Shams
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Nizwa
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Muscat
Day 01
Muscat – Jebal Shams: Morning
proceed to batinah region, Visit Nakhl,
home to a magnificent Fort eternally rising out of
the Rocky Mountain and towering well above this
small town. Visit one of the Date Plantations.
Then onward to Ain towrah Hot Springs. Then
proceed to Wadi Bani Awf of the road run
through a narrow canyon with steep-sided cliffs.
Water flows in interrupted streams along the
canyon floor. The clients will have the chance to
have short trek. After picnic lunch proceed to
Nizwa crossing Western Hajar mountain range. The
road winds through the cliffs, valleys & steep
mountain walls. Then reach Jabel shams, the
highest peak of Jabel Akdhar mountain range.
Check in at Jabel Shams camp. The Jabel shams
camp is set up by the edge of the great canyon of
Oman. Enjoy Breath taking views of Jabel shams.
Over night at Jabel shams camp.
Day 02
Trekking in Jabel shams
Meet the local guide at camp and proceed for full
day trekking tour. Visit of the remote villages of
Wadi nakar and Wadi Gul, then later back to Jabel
shams camp. B.B.Q dinner and over night at Jabel
shams camp.
Day 03
Jabel shams – Nizwa - Muscat:
Descend down to visit Bahla, the mystical
village, once known for its black magic. But now
the village is famous for Arabian Potteries. Visit
one of the pottery making units. Later drive
onwards to visit Jabrin castle, built in
17th century. The plasterwork, wooden carvings,
painted ceiling makes this castle amazingly
different. Then proceed to the village of Al
Hamra & Misfah, one of the old villages in
Oman. Al Hamra Falaj system has been added
to UNESCO world heritage sites. They’re after
before returning to Muscat, Visit the famous round
tower fort of Nizwa probably the best fort
architecture in Oman.
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