Wakan Village
700 steps up through the orchards, and the blossoms in spring.
A tiny terraced village hanging 2,000m up the wall of Wadi Mistal, stone steps climbing through apricot and pomegranate gardens to a viewpoint over the whole valley. In late February the orchards blossom white and pink, and half of Oman drives up to see it.
| Best for | Village walk / blossom season |
|---|---|
| Time needed | Half day with the drive |
| Hike | ~700 steps up, same back |
| Vehicle | 4×4 strongly recommended, the final climb is steep switchbacks |
| Best season | Oct–Apr (blossoms late Feb–Mar) |
| Entry | Free |
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.