Joanna James
If you have five days to experience the Omani capital, Muscat, you could visit its major attractions including the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Qantab Beach, the Natural History Museum, Al Alam Palace and more.
On your first day of sightseeing in Muscat, you may opt to start with the impressive Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque which takes pride of place in the city. This amazing place of worship would be extraordinary in every way, boasting striking architecture, an immense chandelier, a huge handcrafted carpet and so on. Your next destination would be the well-known Mirani and Al Jalali forts which inherit an interesting history extending to the 16th century. Sunset would be the best time to visit these eye-catching fortifications.
Your second day in Muscat would be devoted to experiencing the city’s alluring beaches. A great choice in this regard would be Qurum Beach which would feature gleaming waters and entrancing scenery. This beach would be one of outstanding quality, providing an enticing place at which to enjoy leisure. Next, you may visit the equally captivating Qantab Beach which happens to be U-shaped with inviting sands. The sand here would be very soft so taking a stroll would be like having a foot massage! This beach would also be very picturesque being bordered by coconut palms with inspiring mountains to be seen as well.
A fascinating attraction to visit on your third day of sightseeing would be the engrossing Bait Al Zubair Museum. This establishment would be a privately-run museum that displays many fascinating exhibits. Here, you would have the opportunity to view Omani weapons, clothing, jewellery, household articles and so on. In the afternoon, you could head to a rather different kind of attraction, the intriguing Snake Canyon. Adventurous visitors would have the opportunity to go hiking, caving, canyoning, swimming and abseiling at this appealing feature of nature. It would be advisable to avail yourself of the services of a knowledgeable guide whilst exploring this canyon.
On the morning of your fourth day in the Omani capital you may take the opportunity to visit the absorbing Natural History Museum which would present many captivating exhibits. Here, you would encounter displays relating to the nation’s geology, plants, creatures of the wild, insects and marine creatures. An accommodation choice to consider from which you could easily visit this museum would be Avani Muscat Hotel & Suites. Near this museum, you would also find the impressive Al Alam Palace which would be another of the key places to visit in Muscat. This palace would be noted for its stunning architecture and is well worth taking in.
On your final day in the city of Muscat, you could visit the well-known Wadi Bani Khalid, a scenic valley where numerous locals arrive to enjoy parties, barbecues, swimming and fishing. You would find several engrossing natural sights here including a rocky canyon, picturesque cliffs, attractive pools, palm trees and other features of nature. To round off your stay in the Omani capital, you could enjoy an appealing cruise such as one organized by Hormuz Adventure.
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