Jebel Akhdar

#16 among destinations in Oman

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Jebel Akhdar or Al Jabal Al Akhdar, is part of Al Hajar Mountains range in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. It rises to a height of 2,980 m and encompasses the Saiq Plateau at 2,000 m above sea level. Jebel Akhdar is famous for its labyrinth of wadis and terraced orchards, where pomegranates, apricots and roses grow in abundance due to its mild Mediterranean climate. ()

Local name: الجبل الأخضر Coordinates: 23°12'54"N, 57°16'31"E

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Ad DakhliyahOman

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Jebel Akhdar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jebel Shams, Ghul, Hajar Mountains.

1.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Jebel Shams
44 min walk • Jabal Shams or Jebel Shams is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of Al Hamra town. It is known as Jabal Shams because it is the first place to receive sunrise in Oman due to its high peak.
6.2 miSW
Village, Archaeological site
Ghul
159 min walk • Ghul or Wadi Ghul is an abandoned village, located to the northwest of Al Hamra in Oman. The area is referred to as the "Omani Grand Canyon" or "The Grand Canyon of Arabia". It is near Jebel Shams, the highest mountain peak in Oman.
~0 ftN
Locality
Hajar Mountains
1 min walk • Al-Hajar Mountains in northeastern Oman and also the eastern United Arab Emirates are the highest mountain range in the eastern Arabian peninsula.