Khasab - Norway of Arabia
Description
Khasab is a port city on northern Oman’s Musandam Peninsula. Khasab Fort has crenellated stone turrets, model wooden boats and a museum with handicrafts and archaeological finds. From Khasab Harbor, wooden boats cruise the Strait of Hormuz, offering rugged coastal views and dolphin sightings. South, past mountain villages and green valleys, Jabal Hareem peak is known for its marine fossils.
The beauty of Musandam Oman is multiplied by a factor of a thousand when you experience it with your senses, from touching the glistening seas to sipping the cardamom coffee and smelling the frankincense. When planning a journey to Khasab Oman, you should prioritize seeing the essential must-see sights. Through this guide, you will get extensive details of Musandam Oman tourism. You can choose any of your favorite places and enjoy these holidays with lots of fun. Explore the best places to visit in Musandam for the best experiences. Visit beautiful Khasab Oman and explore culture, traditions and lifestyle. Use the combination of the following options to plan a Musandam Oman trip.
1. Dhow cruise
An adventurous boat ride along the coast line and beautiful Musandam Fjords charms most people up. The warm clear waters offer much to the eye with a usual Dolphin watching opportunity that never seems to stop.
2. Khasab Fort/Castle and City
Historical and unique architecture of the Khasab Castle in the capital city and the beautiful Bukha fort located 30 km away from Khasab are sites to see. You can learn a lot about the history and tradition of the region from the tour guides and take those pleasing pictures with you.
3. Mountain safari
Powerful vehicle can also drive up the breathtaking Musandam shorelines providing all the safari adventure you could wish for. The mountain road on the Eastern Side of the peninsula offers the most spectacular of drives but only if you are an adventure head. Faint hearted people should avoid this one.
4. Overnight Dhow Cruise
Overnight dhow cruise is one of the most admired attractions in the whole region. Various dhow cruises or other modern cruises and boat trips anchor their boats at locations like the Telegraph Island, Seebi Island or other small Islands spread across the peninsula for some peaceful and calm overnight zen.
5. Fishing Trip
We arrange for you some basic fishing lines & baits on the dhow/speedboat. Fishing boat tours is all about entertainment & fun. Enjoy real fishing, choose our speedboats/dhow. You can also just sit and relax on the dhow, we will takes you to the main fishing area where you can enjoy the real fishing.
6. Trekking
Khasab Musandam offers visitors a lot of opportunities for trekking. Best time for trekking from November to April. Trekking is the best way to enjoy the beauty of high mountains. Places for hiking are Sham Village fjords, Kumzar village mountains & some other nice places. We drop you near the trekking routes & arrange guide upon request.
6. Diving and Snorkeling
Diving and snorkeling are some of the most enjoyed tourist activities in the entire region with dozens of sites offering great opportunities. Telegraph Island is known for the coral formations underwater and the colorful fish to charm up almost every mood perfectly.