This walk starts from the wadi (dry waterway). It’s a great way to get a close look at the natural wadi system. learn about the various bushes and trees around this fertile part of the mountain, as well as observe the various rock formations. The area can be freely explored and you can visit each ‘house’ and marvel at the life lived here not too long ago.
During September and October, bright green and pink pomegranates are seen everywhere in Jabal Al Akhdar which is moored high up in Oman’s central Hajar mountain range. For this reason, coupled with breath-taking views offered by the mountaintop, locals, expats and tourists from all over the world find it worth visiting this spectacular mountain In region in September as it is the peak season for pomegranates. During this time, Jabal Al Akhdar transforms into a fruit paradise with the full-blown goodness of luscious fruits: such as pomegranates, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, pears, apricots, plums, peaches, figs, walnuts and almonds. But it is the pomegranate which stands tall among other fruits. It is also the most valuable source of income for farmers in these mountains. “Farmers start caring for the trees from January and in May they irrigate it about five to seven times until the end of September
Muscat, Oman’s port capital, sits on the Gulf of Oman surrounded by mountains and desert. With history dating back to antiquity, it mixes high-rises and upscale shopping malls with clifftop landmarks such as the 16th-century Portuguese forts, Al Jalali and Mirani, looming over Muscat Harbor. Its modern, marble-clad Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, with 50m dome and prodigious Persian carpet, can accommodate 20,000 people
Found exclusively on the hillsides of Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman’s green
mountain, the Jabal Akhdar rose is unlike any other in the world.
The Jabal Akhdar rose is unique in the Green Mountain in Oman. Known
in Oman and as well as outside of the country for its fragrance, the pink
rose is traditionally harvested in March and April and is widely used in
fragrances and herbal remedies; as well in spa treatments in the Sultanate.
The blooming of these roses begins on the first day of April, with the flowers
being plucked during the early morning, after which they are distilled in
small boilers. The rose water is then extracted through a method of gradual
distillation.
“This craft is not without hardship. However, the hard effort and fatigue
soon melts away when the farmer reaps the harvest of his efforts: the
distilled rose water,” said Oman’s Ministry of Tourism. “When the flowers
bloom in April, farmers cut and transport them to their simple distillation
plants. You will see rose water distillation plants during your trip in Al
Jabal Al Akhdar. Roses are planted on a large scale in Al Jabal Al Akhdar.
Farmers then collect and process them.”
Ride in comfort t to the Saiq Plateau, an extensive upland plateau
surrounded by craggy summits and steep gorges. Experience the best of the
region with a visit to the agricultural villages of Al-Aqr ,Al Ayn, And
Al Sharijah . Gaze across spectacular scenery of terraced farms and follow
trails through the farmlands growing walnut trees and pomegranate
bushes. During the season of April/May, witness the extraordinary sight of
the prized Damask roses in full bloom and meet the families who continue to
make rose water in their distilleries.
A light picnic lunch is available for those keen to savour the moment
A relatively short trek down. It begins with a steep yet straightforward cliff
descent which the path then leads steadily down into the wadi, passing some
of the most spectacular mountainous scenery to the hidden village of Al
Khutaymi, which is in a cave in the wadi floor. Continue another 15
minutes and you will discover the best swimming pool in the Green
Mountain, where you can enjoy a refreshing dip before hiking back.
Starting at Aqbat Al Biyut, this marvellous hike follows a well-marked
donkey trail, covering 8.6 km with stunning views across the valley. The
trail descends to one of Oman’s most beautiful villages, Masirat Al
Jawamid, in the bottom of the valley and then onto some Jabal steps that lead
down to wonderful gardens below. The trail ends at the top of a waterfall,
where you can look up and marvel at the spectacular view of garden terraces
and Alila Jabal Akhdar 650 m above. The perfect spot to capture the most
amazing photos before making the return trek.
This fantastic trek begins at the village of Hulaylat. Follow the trail down a
steep slope, passing through rocky canyons to Masirat Al Jawamid, the most
beautiful abandoned village in Oman, at the bottom of the wadi. Continue
along a level path to the top of some Jabal steps that lead down to wonderful
gardens below, where the trail ends at the top of a waterfall. Look up for a
spectacular view of the garden terraces and Alila Jabal Akhdar 650 m
vertically above you. An amazing moment to experience.
You can explore this region along various routes. Our recommendations are the ‘Rim Walk’ (route W6A) and the ‘Abandoned Village Walk’ (route W6). For the true adventurer and hiker, rise to the challenge of the well-known ‘Summit Walk’ (route W4). You will depart from the village of As Sab (1,800 m), walk up to 2,700 m and then ascend to the peak at 2,997 m, where the view is sensational!
