Dhofar, Oman: heritage and hiking

Summary: Dhofar, capital Salalah, holds the Land of Frankincense World Heritage components and a monsoon season that turns the hills green and foggy.

Theme: Frankincense lands and monsoon hills · Best season: Late June to late September brings monsoon rain, humidity and fog; the rest of the year is drier.

Guides for Dhofar

Heritage · Oman

Land of Frankincense, Oman: Wadi Dawkah, Khor Rori and Al-Balid

The Land of Frankincense in Dhofar is a UNESCO site with Wadi Dawkah, Shisr, Khor Rori and Al-Balid. What each part is and how to...

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