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The Sultanate of Oman, occupying the south-eastern section of the Arabian Peninsula, is a culturally rich country with some of the most magnificent natural scenery in the world. Its long history and ancient traditions are strengths that have underpinned its modern development guided by its Government, which is led by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.
In Muscat : alqurm Beach, Aljusah beach, Mutrah dark Market, alqurm Park, military museme, natural museme. In nizaw: the tradional Market, the Fort, falaj Dares. In bahla: Jabrin Castel. in Sohar : the fort, the farms, wadi haibi. in Salalah: go there at summer , it is the paradise in the desert. Sur : the beach, Fish market, the fort. Others, wadi shap, wahaiiba desert. I am living here, so what i can say more than that i love my country.
Muttrah souk is a must especially for those that like a good barter, the silver bit is my favorite part and it is very cheap The thing I miss most is the people and just the general laid back way of life, could be a bit annoying if you want to get anything done but hey
How do I get a visa to come to Oman?You can apply for a visa through the Oman Embassy or Consulate in your home country, or that country nearest to you.To query any of the information listed below, please contact the Royal Oman Police, Residency and Passports department (ropnet@omantel.net.om). Information correct as at time of going to publication (6 January 2002) and extracted from Royal Oman Police website (www.rop.gov.om) Tourist VisasThese are issued to foreigners for the purpose of tourism. The visa is valid for six months from the date of issue. If it is issued by the Sultanate's missions abroad with the coordination of the authorities concerned it must be stamped within one month from the date of issue only and must be utilized within one month from the date of stamping on the passport. Visas are valid for a maximum stay of three weeks from the date of entry and can be extended...
Stay in a Othe at sea, the best one is the Albustan palace hotel which the ex sumer residence of the sultan of Oman. From there visit the beautiful sand's dunes in the south, the little city of Muscate with the Bazar and the fish market. Visit the village of Al Nizwa and the legendary village of al Misfath.Take some baths in the naturale swimmingpools (Wadis) which ae scattered through the whole country, especially the north part of it.The Picture shows a view of the famous al misfath village. The village of al misfath, The Albustan palace
Buy some antique Silver Jewellery. In the old days,silver St.Teresa talers from Austria were commonly used as payment for Frankincense exported to Europe so they entered as a currency in Oman, but were also used to fashion necklaces, or melted down into other forms of jewellery. Beware the modern copies which have a low silver content. They can be recognised by their bright finish, but may be artificially aged and passed off as antiques at high prices .
Oman is -- I think -- the single most interesting country in the Arabian Gulf. Yemen would be its only competition in the region, for Oman has everything: scenery, local population in ethnic dress, superb beaches and diving, not to mention more rock climbing opportunities than almost anywhere. If I had a short term visitor and could take him/her to only one place, it would surely be a 4x4 trip up to the top of Jebel Shams, Oman's highest mountain (ca. 3,000 m). Omanis out in the Interior. If you're in trouble -- a car breakdown or something -- the first car to pass will stop and lend assistance, no questions asked and no fee required. Or if you're walking through a village, you're likely to be invited in for refreshments in someone's home.
Drive 4-wheel through the route that takes you to 'Tiwi' and 'SUR' and along the coast. The drive is absloutely fantastic The courteous people. They stop while driving to let pedestrians walk across busy shopping areas (Something you'll only dreamn about in India - where I live...)
see business district in Ruwi. Most big Omani and foreign companies are located there. Modern architecture, perfect asphalt, almost new cars - this is modern life in Muscat. pic shows: Markaz Mutrah at-Tijari Street with the clock tower at it's end
then see the contrast of a new built, ultra modern shoppling mall. This is CCC (something with comercial center)in Qurum, where you can buy everything from cheese to postcards, from batteries to a new car, ... There is even the countries oldest internet cafe.
InterContinental Al Bustan Palace Muscat Muscat
16 Reviews and 186 Opinions If you have a chance to visit this prestigious hôtel , you will not regret it. Outstanding...
Hilton Salalah Salalah
6 Reviews and 99 Opinions The minute I entered this hotel I knew something was special and it did not take me long to discover...
Sur Beach Hotel Sur
4 Reviews and 23 Opinions This hotel is a three star option and in my opinion the best you can choose in Sur. Having stayed...
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Q: who could inform me about a really good local travel agency or tour operator in oman, in order to book with them a 15 days round...
A: I recommend Nomad Tours in Oman. We stayed at Nomad Guest House in Muscat- it was excellent, and Lorna (the owner) can organize any tour that you might like to...
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