JABAL AKHDAR, The Green Mountain

Mountains of Jabal Akhdar

"The Green Mountain" this is what they called to Jabal Akhdar. Journey from Muscat to Al Jabal Akhdar takes about two hours (225km) and can only be travel by four-wheel drive. This place is famous for its traditional rose water extraction, pomegranate, walnuts, grapes and dates. Pomegranate here is classified among the finest in the world. The highest point Jabal Shams (the mountain of the sun) is around 3,000 metres(around 9,800 ft.) high. This place is also known for its Mediterranean Climate and expect a snow during winter. Here are some pictures I took of this enchanting place of Jabal.

Our first stop old houses in Nizwa. Feels like  I was on the the ancient time of Oman.

Small lakes

Villages and some modern infrastructures over the mountain

Breathtaking View of Al Hajar Mountains

Native Omani families still remain and living in these historical alluring houses.

This animal is called  "GEEP" the  hybrid offspring of goat and sheep.

Ruins of Sheraija Village

Closer view of ruin house of  Sheraija Village

View from window in one of the houses of  Sheraija Village

Inside the ruin house of Wadi Habib

Only in Jabal Akhdar ( I thought only the Philippines have this kind of terraces)

One of the finest pomegranate in the world


Trees which are grown only in the desert.

Tips when travelling to Jabal Akhdar:

1. Use 4WD and only 5 persons  are allowed in one car. Rent of car is available at the main entrance of Jabal Akhdar.

2.Bring your coat especially during winter season.

3. Prepare your anti vertigo meds when your not used to zigzag roads. 

4. Hotel is available if you have plan to stay for a night.

5. Don't forget your camera.

Enjoy and have fun!!