Oman is an amazing place on earth, where the uncombinable is combined: mountains, waterfalls, deserts, oases and the sea. How harmonious this combination of nature is, how harmonious there are a number of different types of cultures: Persian, Indian, African and Oriental. Thanks to this diversity, every traveler will find something for himself having been in Oman.
You can relax on the beach, go ecotourism, diving or underwater fishing. Here you can admire wild animals in their natural environment. Great pleasure can be obtained from the presence on horseback and camel races or having a desert safari.
And such sights as the caves of the Wadi Darbat valley, the “lost city” of Ubar, the grotto of Kahf al-Marnif, the “sea fountains” of Mugseil, or the caves of Tiui at-Teyr you will not see anywhere else in the world.
Keep in mind that in Oman, you must abide by the rules of conduct in a Muslim country and treat with respect the traditions and faith of the people of Oman. This is especially true of women. Open clothes are taken here, you can pay for breaking this rule. The best time to travel around Oman is a period from September to May. In summer it is very hot and the humidity is high. Although the locals are not at all embarrassed.
From the sights you can see the Museum of Oman, where you can learn more about the history of the country. It is also interesting to visit the National Museum and the Museum of Natural History, where for a short period of time you can see exhibits of the fauna and flora of Oman.
One of the largest mosques in the world, Sultan Qabus, is located in the capital of Oman, Muscat. In the mosque you can see the largest carpet in the world. This record was listed in the Guinness Book of Records. Having been in Muscat, you should not bypass the oldest market in Oman, where you can buy handicraft products of the masters of Oman and also enjoy the local flavor.
The capital of Oman is known for producing some of the most expensive perfumes in the world, called Amuazh. The perfume consists of components that can only be purchased on the territory of the sultanate. The creators of the spirits were able to display the spirit of Oman and make the perfume unique and exotic.
It attracts tourists and the beauty of the ancient capital of Oman – Nizwa, where you can visit the eastern markets and two fortresses – Fort Nizva and Fort Jibrin. However, the country’s largest fortress is located in the village of Bahla. It was included in the UNESCO heritage list.
Lovers of virgin nature should visit the Ras al Jinz nature reserve, where large green turtles live. Tourists can watch turtles only when it gets dark. And of course your attention will attract flocks of pink flamingos.
If you mention the Omani cuisine, then perhaps the most appropriate word will be a variety. The most famous dish of Omani cuisine is halva. Halvah is eaten both on holidays and every day. In each region of Oman, halva has a different taste. The people of Oman eat a lot of rice. Rice is a component of so many dishes. Despite the fact that Eastern cuisine is usually very spicy, there are practically no spicy dishes in Omani cuisine. Having been in Oman, you will long remember the taste of these unusual dishes.
