Ras Al Hadd Beach

The beach is about 60 kilometers from Sur City, the capital of the A’Sharqiyah Region (Eastern Region). This beach has been home to human activity since the third millennium BC and serves as a safe haven for ships from the storms. Fighter planes took shelter in it in during Second World War and the marks of the runways still exist today.

This beach has been proclaimed a turtle reserve. Turtles come here, especially to Ras Al Jinz beach in Wilayat Ras Al Hadd, to lay an estimated number that ranges from 6.000  to 13.000 eggs. The beach is distinguished by its spectacular bays and rock formations which are havens for large numbers of birds.

Al Jabal Al Akhdar (Green Mountain)

This rises to a height of 2.980 meters and is famous for its wide plateau close to the summit. The journey from Muscat to Al Jabal Al Akhdar in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate takes about two hours and can only be undertaken by a fourwheel drive.

Al Jabal Al Akhdar is known for its Mediterranean climate. Temperatures drop during winter to below zero Celsius, with snow falling at times, and rise in summer to 22 degrees Celsius. Due to its location and unique weather, the Green Mountain produces a variety of fruits, such as apricots, plums, figs, grapes, apples and pears, as well as almonds, walnuts and saffron. The pomegranate that grows here is classified among the finest of its kind in the world.

Spread across the mountain are many Omani villages. Villagers have dug terraces in some parts of the mountain for growing crops.

These photos show you Jabal Al Akhdar. All of them are from internet.

Jabal Shams (mountain of sun)

Jabal Shams is a mountain located in northeastern Oman  north of Al Hamra town. It is  the highest peak in the Arabian Peninsula, rising to an altitude of 3.004 meters above sea level, and has a number of versants (slopes) and summits. It called (Jabal Shams) because it is the first place to greet sunlight at dawn and the last to bid it farewell at dusk. It is a popular sightseeing area located 240 km (149 mi) from Muscat. In the summer, temperature is around 20°C (68°F) and in the winter it drops to less than 0°C (32°F).

Life on the summit is different from what most people are used to, as the weather is mild in summer and cold in winter. Close to the peak lies a deep ravine in the heart of the rocks that can be viewed from the top, which directly overlooks the ravine. At the bottom of the ravine rock formations, chiseled into different forms by erosion, lies a breathtaking depth.

Tourist guest houses have been built where the visitor can spend time enjoying the serenity of the scenic mountain.

Today in Oman Observer Newspaper , they mentioned that the temperatures in Jabal Shams yesterday record rates did not reach it years ago, during the night it became seven degrees Celsius below zero, while freezing the water in the pipes and taps prevented his arrival at home. So the people in Jabal Shams heated the snow to get water. This comes in light of a general decline in temperatures across the Sultanate of Oman, where the meteorological expect continued cold weather and relatively fair weather in the coming days.

The first photo shows the yesterday’s snow in Jabal Shams. But the other photos are old. All of them are from the internet.

Wadi Shab

Wadi Shab is located in Tiwi, part of Sur in A’Sharqiya Region (Easter Region). It lies 140 kilometers (87 miles) from Muscat on the Qurayat – Sur Coastal Road.  Fresh water cascading from tops of the mountains meet the briny sea water on its banks, creating an environmental diversity unique to this wadi, and making it stand on a pedestal of its own when compared with other wadis (valleys) in the Sultanate. You will doubtless enjoy the adventurous journey through Wadi Shab, as you can only meander through certain areas by boat, or take pleasure in a refreshing hike through this mountainous region.

To more information about this Wadi, please visit this link

http://www.omantripper.com/wadi-shab/

All the photos and video are from internet

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This is the video's link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWkirg73flE

An Amazing Hot Spring In Oman

Al-Kasfah Spring is an amazing Spring in Oman. It locates in Wilayat ArRustaq in Al-Batinah Governorate. It is a collection of natural water spring whose temperatures reach up to 45 degree Celsius. Hot water pours out of it in several streams to irrigate orchards. Al-Kasfah Spring is famous for its sulphate therapeutic waters.

What makes Al-Kasfah Spring different from the rest of the springs in the Sultanate is the presence of sulphur and the availability of swimming pools for bating. The pools are open all year round. But, you are not allowed to use detergents while bathing because this spring water’s the Wilayat’s farms through al-Hammam Falaj.

All of these photos are from internet

To know more about Al-Kasfah Spring please visit this link

http://andyinoman.com/2012/08/19/al-kasfah-hot-spring-al-rustaq/

Viedo of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

This video is from th Internet. it showe you Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Actually it is a very big mosque. It attracts alot of visitors.

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

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Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque was inaugurated by His Majesty the Sultan in May 2001. It locates close to the road leading to the heart of the capital Muscat stands the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Wilayat Buwshar.

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is the biggest mosque in Oman. Its construction took sex years. Its total capacity is 20.000 worshipers, and it covers an estimated area of 416.000 square meters. The main square-shaped prayer room can accommodate 6.500 worshipers and has a central dome which rises 50 meters above the floor.

The mosque prayer hall floor is topped with a single piece Persian carpet composed of 1.700 million knots which took about 27 months to make, covering an area of 4.200 square meters and weighing 21 tons. Twenty-eight different colors made from plant or natural dye, in varying gradations, were used in this carpet’s weave.

Non-Muslim are allowed to visit the mosque every day, except on Friday, from 8:30 am until 11:00 am. Visitors are asked to dress modestly and in a way befitting to places of worship. Women are also required to cover their heads.

All the photos are from the internet.