Mountains
Where cliffs rise into the clouds and valleys hold hidden villages. Oman’s mountains offer cooler air, dramatic horizons, and a landscape defined by altitude and stone.
Destination Description
Oman’s mountains are among the oldest in Arabia, their ridges formed when ancient seabeds were pushed skyward. The Al Hajar range stretches across the north, cutting deep gorges into limestone and revealing hidden valleys. Seasonal rains bring green terraces and flowing wadis, while cooler air and shifting light give the highlands a character far removed from the coast and desert.
What makes this landscape remarkable is not only its scale but its layers of life. Villages built into cliffs, pathways that once carried caravans, and farms where fruit and roses grow in defiance of rock. The mountains offer both grandeur and intimacy in every direction.
Signature Experiences
Visit terraced farms and rose-water distilleries that sustain mountain communities
Explore wadis with seasonal water pools, shaded groves, and limestone walls shaped by centuries of flow
Walk historic trails through canyons and villages that still follow ancient farming practices
Share meals prepared with local produce, from pomegranates and apricots to traditional Omani dishes
Stay in private mountain camps positioned on high plateaus with clear views
Watch sunrise over Jebel Shams and Jebel Akhdar, where the light reveals cliffs and valleys
Location
The Al Hajar Mountains stretch across northern Oman, within reach of Muscat yet rising into a world apart. From Jebel Akhdar’s cool highlands to Jebel Shams, the country’s highest peak, the range offers both accessibility and dramatic contrast. Visitors can leave the city in the morning and by afternoon be walking trails surrounded by orchards, cliffs, and cool breezes.
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