Al Hajar Mountains | Oman Adventure
Exploring Wadi Damm, Jebel Shams and Wadi Bani Awf
Oman's Al Hajar Mountains By 4WD
Discover the thrilling highs of off road Oman on a 4WD adventure across the Al Hajar mountain pass.
On this journey, we travel from Jebel Shams, Oman's highest peak, along the paved road up to the pass. We then follow a narrow, winding dirt track as it traverses dramatic ranges edging deep canyons, past the entrance to spectacular Snake Gorge, and through the epic landscapes of Wadi Bani Awf before rejoining the paved road back to the coast and Muscat.
A 4×4 road trip with incredible scenery, this is without doubt one of the highlights of Oman.
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Oman - Jebel Shams mountains
Stunning images of the Jebel Shams mountain area in Oman
Oman/Spectacular Crossing the Hajar Mountains Part 34
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The Al Hajar Mountains:
The Al Hajar mountains in the interior of Oman are a geologist's paradise and provide magnificent, rugged landscapes. Running for almost 200 miles north-west to south-east, immediately to the north of the Wahiba Sands and between the sands and the coast, they contain the highest mountain in the Arabian peninsular, Jabal Shams at almost 10,000 feet.
The summit of Jabal Shams itself is occupied by radar and communications installations, but one can drive (on a dirt-road!) to a magnificent overlook just south of this – driving up anywhere in the mountains in the summer provides a blessed relief from the baking temperatures in the desert below! Beneath the overlook lies the breathtaking Grand Canyon of Oman, a series of jagged valleys and rugged escarpments disappearing into the distance whose sheer walls drop 3000+ feet to Wadi a'Nahkar below.
The Wadi a’Nakhar emerges from the mountains near Al Hamra, north of Nizwa, from where it is possible to drive back into the mountains on a rough rocky track that follows the bed of the wadi. The wadi narrows fairly quickly beyond the entrance and in some places the track is no wider than the wadi bed, hemmed in by 1,000 foot cliffs on each side – obviously, you don’t drive this after heavy rain! The scenery is spectacular and the drivable track ends after about 6 miles at a small hamlet with a few houses, a date-palm oasis and (usually) local people selling rugs and other woven products. From here it is possible to hike the rest of the way up into the Grand Canyon and to Jabal Shams.
Further to the south-east a paved road from Al Hamra climbs in a long series of switch-backs to Sharafat al Alamayn, considered to be the finest panorama in Oman, across the western Hajar mountains all the way to the coast. This is the start of the spectacular descent of the Western Hajar through Wadi Bani Auf, generally reckoned to be the most memorable off-road drive in Oman (and the entire Arabian peninsular) -- a rough, narrow dirt track descends (very!) steeply down the escarpment, with sheer 1,000 foot drop-offs on one side, in a series of tight hair-pins – it’s a challenge to the skills of experienced off-road drivers and is pretty much impassable during and immediately after any wet weather.
Further to the east lie the amazing terraces of Aj Jabal Al Alkdhar, famous for growing fragrant roses whose petals are harvested for fragrances, with the villages of Ashraijah and Al Ain perched on the edge of the Saiq plateau overlooking them. The plateau is around 6,000 feet above the plain at Nizwa and consequently gets around 12 inches of rain per year – this, together with very careful water management and terracing of the steep hillside, enables the growth of pomegranate, apricot, peach and walnut, as well as the roses for which it is famous
Jebel Akhdar Oman | Al Jabal Al Akhdar mountains
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The Jebel Akhdar, is part of Al Hajar Mountains range in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. Jebel Akhdar is a green area on the Sayq plateau which is considered as one of the top things to do in the Sultanate. It is also known as Al Jabal Al Akhdar or Jabal Akdhar or the Green Mountain Oman. Now accessed via a steep modern road, the plateau offers wadis, waterfall, terraces and stunning mountains views.
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HIDDEN PARADISE.JEBEL SIFAH MUSCAT OMAN...
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The Bank Beach Club has gained widespread popularity with residents of Muscat and Jebel Sifah. the scenic venue has attracted diners to its Asian-inspired menu, iconic infinity pool and picturesque views of the Al Hajjar Mountains, the Arabian Sea as well as Jebel Sifah’s marina.
Now widely regarded as a staple of Muscat’s dining calendar, the restaurant has succeeded in drawing visitors to its Mediterranean-style atmosphere throughout the week.
Jebel Sifah has grown to become a popular attraction amongst local, regional and international visitors. A burgeoning community that boasts of a wide variety of freehold properties, restaurants, shops, first-class entertainment facilities and the Sifawy Boutique Hotel.
Jabal Akhdar | Muscat | 2017
Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain), is part of the Al Hajar Mountains range in Oman. It is one of Oman’s most spectacular areas and the highest point, Jebel Shams (Mountain of the Sun), is around 3000 metres high.
Jebel Akhdar forms the central section of the Al Hajar Mountains range, and is located around 150km from Muscat. The range is mostly desert, but at higher altitudes receives enough precipitation annually to allow the growth of shrubs and trees and support agriculture.
The area is about a 45-minute drive from Nizwa and is known for its traditional rose water extraction and agricultural products including pomegranates, walnuts, apricots, black grapes and peaches. It is also the site of honey bee breeding for much of Oman. The Jebel is mostly inhabited by the ancient Arab tribe Bani Al Riyami.
Since 2011, the mountain has featured as the principal climb in the Tour of Oman road bicycle race. In the area, several important rock art sites, with figures dating back to 6000 years ago, have been discovered and studied.
Hajjar mountains
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Hayl Al Rakez village, Oman
Hayl Rakez village, Oman 2014, in Hajar mountains, near Ibri
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Al Khour Mountain
The beauty of Al Khour Mountain in Bahla, carpeted in green with streams of fresh water.
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Oman: Eastern Hajar Mountains
Spannende en steile route door Jabal Bani Jabir. Route 30 uit de Oman Off-Road explorer. Dit was het laatste stukje naar het uitzichtpunt over Wadi Tiwi.
Trekking Jebel Akhdar, Al Hajar Mountains, Oman
A video I made during a 5-day trekking trip in Jebel Akhdar Mountain in Oman: From Al Hamra to Jebel Akhdar ridge, down the other side to Hatt village, Snake Canyon and Bylad Sayt, up again via W9 trail and back to Al Hamra. Check out the story and the photos:
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Oman/Spectacular Crossing the Hajar Mountains Part 35
Welcome to my travelchannel.
On my channel you can find more than 1000 films of almost 80 countries. See the playlist on my youtube channel.Enjoy!
The Al Hajar Mountains:
The Al Hajar mountains in the interior of Oman are a geologist's paradise and provide magnificent, rugged landscapes. Running for almost 200 miles north-west to south-east, immediately to the north of the Wahiba Sands and between the sands and the coast, they contain the highest mountain in the Arabian peninsular, Jabal Shams at almost 10,000 feet.
The summit of Jabal Shams itself is occupied by radar and communications installations, but one can drive (on a dirt-road!) to a magnificent overlook just south of this – driving up anywhere in the mountains in the summer provides a blessed relief from the baking temperatures in the desert below! Beneath the overlook lies the breathtaking Grand Canyon of Oman, a series of jagged valleys and rugged escarpments disappearing into the distance whose sheer walls drop 3000+ feet to Wadi a'Nahkar below.
The Wadi a’Nakhar emerges from the mountains near Al Hamra, north of Nizwa, from where it is possible to drive back into the mountains on a rough rocky track that follows the bed of the wadi. The wadi narrows fairly quickly beyond the entrance and in some places the track is no wider than the wadi bed, hemmed in by 1,000 foot cliffs on each side – obviously, you don’t drive this after heavy rain! The scenery is spectacular and the drivable track ends after about 6 miles at a small hamlet with a few houses, a date-palm oasis and (usually) local people selling rugs and other woven products. From here it is possible to hike the rest of the way up into the Grand Canyon and to Jabal Shams.
Further to the south-east a paved road from Al Hamra climbs in a long series of switch-backs to Sharafat al Alamayn, considered to be the finest panorama in Oman, across the western Hajar mountains all the way to the coast. This is the start of the spectacular descent of the Western Hajar through Wadi Bani Auf, generally reckoned to be the most memorable off-road drive in Oman (and the entire Arabian peninsular) -- a rough, narrow dirt track descends (very!) steeply down the escarpment, with sheer 1,000 foot drop-offs on one side, in a series of tight hair-pins – it’s a challenge to the skills of experienced off-road drivers and is pretty much impassable during and immediately after any wet weather.
Further to the east lie the amazing terraces of Aj Jabal Al Alkdhar, famous for growing fragrant roses whose petals are harvested for fragrances, with the villages of Ashraijah and Al Ain perched on the edge of the Saiq plateau overlooking them. The plateau is around 6,000 feet above the plain at Nizwa and consequently gets around 12 inches of rain per year – this, together with very careful water management and terracing of the steep hillside, enables the growth of pomegranate, apricot, peach and walnut, as well as the roses for which it is famous
Snow Mountains of Oman
Snow mountains of Oman
4x4 crossing the Al Hajar Mountains
We drove a beautiful 4x4 dirtroad through the Al Hajar mountains in Oman.
From Dhat Khayl to Al Rakkah over a mountain pass, driving in Wadi Bani Awf and seeing gorges, oasis, isolated Bilad Sayt and a foorball field.
Everything in macnificent mountain scenery.
Lexus 4x4 Mountain Drive. Anantara Resort to Muscat Airport, Oman
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, Oman sits at an altitude of 2000m in the Al Hajar Mountains. Lexus 4x4 drive down the Mountain to Muscat Airport. Super mountain scenery en route...
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Full view of Oman Muscat at high mountain