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Oman: Day 4 – Jebel al Akhdar; dune bashing & overnight camp in Wahiba Sands

By Mithun Divakaran
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Jun 04, 2015
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Oman, Travel

Date: 28th October, 2014

Yesterday was a very eventful day. It began at the Grand Mosque of Muscat, then to Nizwa, before ending our evening at Jebel Shams. After a good night’s sleep, I awoke to a chilly morning.

Jebel Shams hills drive Oman — We checked out of Jebel Shams Resort after a quick breakfast

Jebel Shams highway Oman — We were back on the highway, and it gave me an opportunity to take in the sights I missed on the way up (because I was asleep on the ride up yesterday)

Dry river Oman mountains — Dried up river?

Security check Jabal al Akhdar Oman — We reached a security crossing en route to Jebel Al Akhdar. The check was mostly to see if our vehicles were fit enough for the next uphill ride

Uphill road Jebel al Akhdar Oman — Because it was one heck of an uphill climb!

Downhill highway Jebal al Akhdar Oman — And then downhill… and up again

Jebel al Akdhar panorama Oman — This is the view of Jebel al Akdhar we came for

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