Salalah, the capital of the Dhofar region, is the second largest city in the Sultanate of Oman. It is the birthplace of His majesty, Sultan, Qaboos bin Said. A 12 hour drive from Muscat and roughly an hour by plane.
The region is visited by multitudes of people from other parts of Oman and the Persian Gulf region most specially during the Khareef season, which is roughly round the 3rd Quarter of every year. This is when monsoon clouds from India provide a constant drizzle to the area and, as a result, the area’s surrounding mountains and plains are transformed into an oasis of misty pastures. Just a caution, hotel and lodging have a tendency to be scarce this time of year due to the massive number travelers that arrive.
Salalah is also known for its abundance in tropical fruits like bananas, papayas and coconuts plus the cultivation and trade of frankincense. It is believed that one of the Three Kings came from this area.