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8 Hours of Salalah Best: East & West Private Tour
8 Hours of Salalah Best: East & West Private Tour
8 Hours of Salalah Best: East & West Private Tour
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Highlights
The excursion begins with a visit to the old fishing village of ‘Taqah’, famous for the manufacture of ‘Dried Sardines’ & its traditional & old ‘Dhofari Houses’.
Visit the century old ‘Taqah Castle’, the former official residence of the ‘Wali’ (Governor) of the region & obtain a glimpse into the rich history of the region.
Continue onto the ancient ruins of the once famous city of Sumharam (Khor Rohri). Khor Rori was an important port on the coast of Dhofar, and one of the major trading cities with frankincense,
(UNESCO World Heritage site). A picturesque drive then leads you to explore the ‘ever green Wadi Darbat’ for a relaxing stroll along the Wadi bed, surrounded by herds of Camels, Goats & Cattle.ON WEST OF SALALAH visit beach of Mughsail where the white sand, where waves burst through the natural titanic ‘Blow Holes’. See the historical ‘Frankincense trees’ growing in their natural habitat.
Note: entrance fee to Taqa Castle & Sumharam 3 OMR, not included.
Itinerary
Wadi Darbat
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWadi Darbat is a splendid lush green valley with a river running through the middle. The surrounding hills have small caves which people can hike up to. It's the perfect spot for a little family picnic, or a friendly gathering. During the Khareef (monsoon season), the wadi is packed with locals and tourists that have come to enjoy the scenerySumharam Street
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe ancient ruins of the once famous city of Sumharam (Khor Rohri). The city was the easternmost outpost of the Hadramawt Kingdom on the ancient incense route between the Mediterranean Sea, Persian Gulf and India. Khor Rori was an important port on the coast of Dhofar, and one of the major trading cities with frankincense, believed to have been the hub & harbor for the shipping of Frankincense (UNESCO World Heritage site).Taqah Castle
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Taqah Castle, built in the 19th century, was used as a the office and residence of the Wali of Taqah until 1970Al Mughsail Beach
40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAL Mughsail where the white sand touches the deep blue of the ocean & at high tide, where waves burst through the natural titanic ‘Blow Holes’, at the far end of the ‘Rocky beach’ with a cave-like entranceAl Mughsail beach is white sand beach about 5 km long. blowholes is fountains near al mughsail areaThe Frankincense Trail(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeSee the historical ‘Frankincense trees’ growing in their natural habitat, deep down in the valleys, dotting the dry & craggy countryside. Take a short walk into the valleys to smell the ‘Holy incense’ amidst the scenic view of the region.Ayn Sahalnoot
30 minsAdmission Ticket Freenatural spring waterTaqah
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTaqah plateau is wonderful view of taqah beach and cliffs
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Salalah Glory Tours
GBP 275.88
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