Exploring Oman

Jabal Akhdar, Oman

Jabal Akhdar

Rose terraces, cold air, and villages hanging off a cliff.

The Green Mountain, cool enough to grow roses and pomegranates, high enough that you'll want a jacket in the evening. The terraced village walk is one of the best easy hikes in Oman.

Best forCool air / terraced villages
Time neededHalf–full day
Hike2–3 hrs (village loop)
Vehicle4×4 REQUIRED, enforced at a checkpoint
Best seasonOct–Apr (roses Mar–Apr)
EntryFree

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From Exploring Oman, a guide by Hussain, a licensed Omani tour guide. 50 places are free to browse right now, each with the drive, the walk in, the entry fee and the right month.