Al Hamra' Travel Guide

 DSwede Says:  Entrance is free. Opening hours are daylight. There is no guard, no official notices or placards.When you arrive at this pedestrian-only town, park just on the outside and walk in. Follow the beaten path into the old corridors. Do not wonder into any homes unless you have... 

 victorwkf Says:  The donkey is an important transportation in the mountain areas of Oman where vehicles cannot reach. They are used to transport goods among different towns, as well as carry supplies for tourists going for mountain trekking in Oman. You will see some donkeys in Misfah, which... 

 victorwkf Says:  The Falaj is a very vital component of the rural towns of Oman, including Misfah, as these man-made channels provide fresh water from the mountains to the towns. A visit to Oman will not be complete without seeing the Falaj and you can see (as well as walk along it which the... 

 victorwkf Says:  If you are walking around Misfah, you will realise that there are some simple agriculture in this town since there are crops being grown on the terraces of the slopes. Across the other slide of the deep gorge next to the town and terraces, there is a steep cliff of the... 

 victorwkf Says:  The streets of Misfah are narrow and historical. Exploring this town is like going back in time where people used to live many centuries ago. The architecture of the old buildings are very interesting and you can see the local people going about their daily life. It is... 

 victorwkf Says:  The view off the road as you approach Misfah is indeed very beautiful with the town jutting out of the Western Hajar Mountains. Msifah remains one of the most historical town in Oman where not much have changed throughout the years. 

 victorwkf Says:  You should explore the old town of Al Hamra and experience the locals going about their daily life, the interesting architecture of the buildings and the many palm trees in this area. When driving, you have to pay extra attention as the roads here are very narrow. 

 victorwkf Says:  There is the remains of an ancient watch tower on the plateau overlooking the town of Al Hamra. This watch tower is worth a visit, and you can sit around and admire the beautiful scenery from up here. 

 victorwkf Says:  As you approach the old town of Al Hamra, you will reach a plateau with a fantastic bird's eye view of the town and the Western Hajar Mountains as the backdrop. 

 victorwkf Says:  During my time in Misfah, I am surprised that many small fishes actually live in the waters of the Falaj (water channels) which supply fresh water to the town. I even spotted a pair of frogs next to the Falaj and apparently they may be mating. Next expect to find frogs in... 

 victorwkf Says:  When I was in Misfah, I had the chance to go a relaxing walk to trace the source of the Falaj (water channel) of Misfah. This involves walking along the Falaj for about 20 minutes (one way) before finally reaching the source among the mountains. The walk is relatively easy...