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The Spirit of Oman

12/9/2017

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The Grand Canyon of the Middle East.
If your after some holiday ideas inspiration I can highly recommend a visit to Oman.  The best time of year is the northern winter, when the daytime temps for visiting  in December will feel like summer for some. Daytime temperatures are around 25 degrees!  So depending on where you come from you (like the UK) you would call it Summer. One of the most amazing things about this country, besides the people, is the outdoor scenary; beautiful beaches and impressive mountains. One of my favourite places to visit in the coolers months is Jebal Akhdar - meaning The Green Mountain. It is called the Grand Canyon of the Middle East. The mountain is part of the Al Hajar range which winds down the country. I love visiting this place for the air is amazingly fresh and the views are just like nothing I have seen before.
Up on the Mountain there is an old abandoned village on the side of a valley showing how Omani's lived in the past. There are old fruit trees and an ancient falaj water irrigation systems that wrap around the mountain feeding water to the village and their crops.  Such an amazing feat of engineering that dates back hundreds of years.


​Another place I like to visit - but have yet to stay overnight (note to husband) - is the Alila Hotel which at 2,000 metre above sea level sits majestically on on the very edge of the mountain range with breathtaking views. Its a place to base yourself if your looking to hike or explore the mountains.
The modern interior of Alia Hotel.
When we were there at Christmas time they were trimming up a Christmas tree (yes Oman is a muslim country but a very welcoming country) which was made from the local bracken bush. You would never expect something so prickly and sharp been transformed into something to convey the spirit and beauty of the season. The hotel is built out of the rock that the mountains are made of and sits so well into its natural environment. If you've got the time - you must stay there or even stop for lunch. It really is worth the visit. ​

​We have done many day trips from Muscat up to the mountain and it's a comfortable two hour drive. There are many little oasis's along the way to stop and cool down and take photos of spectacular green scenery in a sea of dust and rock. Omani's are known for being super friendly and are known to invite people to their homes for coffee and locally grown dates. They love meeting people. Its a sparse and brutal environment which in summers has very hot temperatures,  so I think meeting new people makes them very happy. Without a doubt the Mountains of Oman will forever be one of my favourite places on earth to visit again.  You will not be disappointed and will thoroughly enjoyable this destination with so much history and scenery to take in.
Alila Hotel Oman
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Perri link
7/12/2017 10:32:52 am

The mountains views look fab and that abandoned little village provided some lovely photos. Very interesting post, thanks!

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Meaghan link
7/12/2017 04:36:50 pm

Beautiful photography. I am not terribly familiar with Oman so thanks for the wonderful introduction :)

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Theresa link
7/12/2017 07:06:34 pm

I’m guessing if it’s 25 degrees in December there, I will never want to go in the summer! This truly makes me consider Oman as a destination. You photos are quite lovely.

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Wiola link
7/12/2017 07:30:25 pm

Wow this is definitely a good holiday destination. I like the temperature around 25 degrees. For me (coming from Poland) this seems quite a lot. Great photos, as well!

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Sự Đinh link
8/12/2017 03:49:46 am

So beautiful. It's definitely an attractive destination. Those pictures urge me to go there immediately. Wish to go there one day.

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Jenni link
8/12/2017 09:48:42 am

Your pictures of Oman are lovely and has brought back some memories of when I visited Oman earlier this year, however I only got to spend a few hours there as it was a cruise stop so think I might have to go back to explore more

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Adilene link
8/12/2017 09:49:20 pm

Even just by your pictures I can tell this place is very charming! I’m from Texas so maybe the weather wouldn’t be too bad for me! Thanks for sharing!
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amit link
9/12/2017 08:48:47 am

I would never have really considered Oman as a place to travel to, although your pictures are quite enticing. I can imagine visiting the old village up on the mountains was quite interesting. Maybe I will put Oman onto my list afterall.

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Agness of a Tuk Tuk link
21/12/2017 05:55:54 am

Oman seems so picturesque and astonishing. I would love to explore it and enjoy the spirit of Oman. ;)

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Babu.B link
3/2/2018 01:13:37 am

the view of the mountains amazing
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