Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman: heritage and hiking

Summary: Ad Dakhiliyah, with its capital at Nizwa, holds the 1650s Nizwa Fort, Bahla Fort and its oasis, and access to the Jebel Shams highlands.

Theme: Forts, oases and the high Hajar · Best season: Cooler months suit forts and hikes; the highlands are cooler than the valleys and can see snow in winter.

Guides for Ad Dakhiliyah

Heritage · Oman

Nizwa Fort, Oman: History, Tower and Visitor Guide

Nizwa Fort in Ad Dakhiliyah was built in the 1650s and has a drum-shaped tower with defensive traps. History and what to confirm...

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Bahla Fort and Oasis, Oman: UNESCO History and Visitor Guide

Bahla Fort, UNESCO-listed in 1987, is a mud-brick fort beside an oasis with a 13 km wall. History, restoration and what visitors...

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Jebel Shams Balcony Walk and W4 Trail: What Hikers Should Know

Jebel Shams in the Hajar mountains has the Balcony Walk along a deep canyon rim and the W4 trail to the south summit. Exposure...

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