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Places to visit in the Middle East: Musandam

Places to visit in the Middle East: Musandam

Located on the northern border of the Sultanate of Oman, Musandam not only offers an enchanting view to the eye but also fills the soul with a unique feeling of contentment. The high mountains that stand tall at the majestic height of two thousand meters above sea level define the geology of the place. The geometry of the mountains in the peninsula reveals itself in a highly specialized pattern. However, the most exclusive feature of the place remains the juxtaposition of sea and mountains.

Khasab, the Governorate of Musandam’s regional centre and is located 570 kilometers from Muscat, the capital of Sultanate of Oman. The tourist can visit the much sought after tourist destination by taking a road trip. The drive through a narrow road winding around the rocky mountain could be harrowing, and thrilling at the same time. Sea on left and mountains on right of your drive renders a splendid and stunning scenic view of the mountainous terrain and mesmerizing blue water of the sea.

Khasab Governorate is renowned for its magnificent villages and the drive offers you the bird eye view of the lifestyle, ethics and culture of the village folk. The scenery is exceptional that offers a great view of stone houses bestriding on precipitous cliffs. During the trip, you may come across the amazingly fertile Sayh Plateau that hosts farmed fields of almonds, mangoes, and date palms. However, the best is yet to come, as at the fag end of the road, a purple-hued mountain ridge inclines into the Rawdah Bowl resembling Grand Canyon in shape. Moreover, Khor an-Najd, an incredibly beautiful, glassy turquoise bay that also offers splendid scenic view.

The visitor can indulge in excursions in boats and conventional ships that enable the visitor to witness the glory of the sea at its natural best. The much-coveted place has more to offer in terms of scuba diving and snorkeling at the gorgeous coral reefs where you can take a plunge into the sea and be a spectator to the dhows and dolphins swimming and doing unusual calisthenics. However, you should maintain some precaution as sea urchins are abounding in the area.

The area also hosts a plethora of sites that possess great archaeological value that not only fascinates history buffs to no end, but also possess a great educative value. Moreover, The Strait of Hormuz that stands as the most prominent waterway of the region is located in Musandam.

Khasab is highly approachable and can be reached by daily flights from Muscat. Nevertheless, if you want to embark on a sea journey, then you can avail the services of fast, comfortable and affordable ferries.

Summary

Musandam is an ideal tourist destination that has something to offer to every visitor that visits or intends to visit the place.

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