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Birkat Al Mouz Ruins

Being one of the most famous villages in ruins in the Sultanate and home to the traditional Falaj irrigation system which is listed as UNESCO world heritage, the Birkat Al Mouz Ruins deserves to be on your itinerary (on your way to Jebel Akhdar). Although the beauty of this enchanted place doesn’t end here. You can find picturesque surroundings, two old ruins and a large banana plantation which is encircled by tall mountains. Birkat Al Mouz is a traditional village which is located in the Ad Dakhiliyah region (in Nizwa) of Oman. It serves as the entrance to the Wadi Al-Muaydin on the southern rim of Jebel Akhdar and is also home to a restored fort called Bait al Redidah. While on your way to Jebel Akhdar, we strongly recommend you to add Birkat Al Mouz ruins as your pit stop as the views of this village would surely take you back in time. Moreover, you would get to know that how these tribal people lived in those mountains surrounded by plantations. Read More

A World Heritage Site at Nizwa and providing the town with the water that is needed for its plantations, the Falaj Daris is the largest falaj in Oman. A small section of the falaj has been turned into a park where locals frequent! It is said that this ancient Falaj goes back to 2500 BC! The falaj is a fun place to rest and relax on your holiday in Nizwa!

Comprising of mostly desert and limestone, Jebel Akhdaris also called the Green Mountain due to its shrubs and trees that grow because of the 300mm precipitation it receives every year. One of the most popular tourist places in Oman, Jebel Akhdar is famous for its fruit orchards, date plantations and walnut cultivation has a distinct fragrance of rose water which is distilled to the homes in the villages nearby. Jebel Akhdar is a pleasant trip which rewards all of your senses! Read More

Nizwa Fort is Oman’s most visited and most famous monument and fort. Unlike its counterpart the Bahla Fort, this 17th century fort has not yet been included under UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. What it lacks in prominence, it makes up for in exhibits and study conducted intended to reveal the glorious past of the city. The fort and the information inscribed inside sheds a fascinating detail on the influence and importance of the fort. On Fridays, there is yet another sight to watch as locals bring their herds of sheep, goats and camels and parade them. The souq nearby also provides an excellent choice from a wide range of souvenirs to choose from. Read More

Located near the castle, Nizwa Souq will give you a glimpse of old Oman, with some sections having retained its ancient architecture and unrenovated structures. The souq has different parts depending on what you want to shop for; in the mornings you will see locals buying vegetables and meat. The rest of the souq sells unique souvenirs like taqiya caps, lamps and fresh dates. The market is a traditional Omani souq and is the best place to experience the local market and its runnings. Read More