Al-Dakhiliyya governorate is a region ofOman.
To know
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
Bahla - This interesting city is home to a large fort which is part of the Unesco list, but also has a great tradition in the production of ceramics.
- Al Hamra - Located right at the base of the mountains, this city is famous for a number of Yemeni-style mud brick buildings, some of which are among the oldest houses in Oman. They are located in an older part of the city and overlook the newer city; in recent years many of the older houses have been abandoned as the inhabitants have chosen to move to more modern buildings.
- Misfah al Abriyyin - Town perched on the mountains with a traditional old town, made up of narrow streets and splendid views
- Nizwa - Ancient capital of Oman, it is the second most visited city after Muscat and is a good starting point for day trips to the mountains or to the nearby wadi.
- Tanuf - Village with a clay castle and a nearby water bottling plant.
Other destinations
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Ḥajar Mountains - Magnificent mountain range of considerable interest are the fortresses scattered in the area of the mountains and the sites UNESCO of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn. The mountainous area affects the north of the governorate.
How to get
How to get around
What see
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Al Hoota cave
- 1 Al Hoota cave (كَهْف ٱلْهُوْتَه, Kahf Al-Hūtah, Al Hutah, Al Hotta, Al Fallah, Al Falahi), Al Hoota Cave Rd (exit highway 21 towards Al Hamra), ☎ 968 24 498258 (reservation required), @[email protected].
RO 7 / 3.5 (tourists / children 6-12), RO 3.5 / 1 (Omani adults / children 6-12), free (children under 6) (Nov 2019).
Sat-Thu 09: 00-13: 00, 14: 00-18: 00; Fri 09: 00-12: 00, 14: 00-18: 00. A 2.7km long cave network with a large chamber of stalactites and stalagmites, as well as an 800m long lake, which is home to a species of blind fish. There's also an on-site geological museum, as well as a café and gift shop.
Itineraries
- From Wadi Bani Awf to Al Hamra - is an itinerary between Hajar mountains.
What to do
At the table
Safety
Other projects
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