Welcome to the two most popular mountains in Oman – Jebel Shams (Sun Mountain) and Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain).
As we head towards the mountains, we make a pass at the old village of Ghul to see the ancient and abandoned Persian village. Highly noticeable along the way is Wadi An Nakhr with its waterfalls cascading downward along the bedis the bed. This is the start of the Wadi Nakhr Gorge and it winds for several kilometers into the jebels to become the Grand Canyon of Oman. At its peak we behold Jebel Shams, the tallest peak in Oman standing at approximately 10,000 feet. The view here is totally to die for. At the edge of the canyon you can see the village of Nakhr. As we descend, we cross paths with Shuwawis (mountain people) famous for their anciently crafted blankets and carpets.
Jebel Akhdar or the Green Mountain has been dubbed as the countrie’s salad bowl with its luscious produce of various fruits and vegetables like apricots and pomegranates. Orchards here are also worth coming for. as well as the cliffs and terraces that are totally breath taking.