Best Five Mountains in Oman

T-Mag Thursday 21/July/2016 12:00 PM
By: Times News Service
Best Five Mountains in Oman

1. Jebel Shams
Head to the town of Al Hamra in Al Dakhiliyah to visit Oman’s highest peak. Standing 3,000 metres high, its cool weather and rugged, dry atmosphere make it a unique place for camping, climbing, and road tripping.
Geo Locator: 23.2376° N, 57.2649° E

2. Jebel Akhdar
Jebel Akhdar, also known as the Green Mountain, is Oman’s most scenic. Located in Al Dakhiliyah, the range is blessed with beautiful, cool weather year-round, lush green areas, old villages, and a growing number of posh hotels and resorts. Whether to relax in luxurious surroundings or to rough-it mount c+limbing, it is an essential destination in Oman.
Geo Locator: 23.1856° N, 57.3714° E

3. Jebel Samhan
With a stunning peak sitting at 2,100 metres, Jebel Samhan is Dhofar’s most popular touristic destination, especially during the khareef monsoon season (July-September), when its spaces are covered with greenery, twisted frankincense trees, flowing streams, and lively animal reserves.
Geo Locator: 17°12’26”N 54°57’13”E

4. Jebel Ghawil
Head to the northern side of Oman for some stellar mount climbing at Jebel Ghawil in Al Buraimi. The range boasts three sills, tuffs, and basaltic lava spots.
Geo locator: 24°34’24” N, 56°1’1” E

5. Jebel Misht
This mountain is a climbing and hiking hub for locals and expats. Located on the edge of the Empty Quarter, it’s one of the highest vertical peaks in Oman, jutting up 1,200 metres high.
Geo Locator: 23°15’19” N, 56°59’47” E