Musandam, also known as the Norway of Arabia, is a wonderfully beautiful place that is a must-visit on your bucket list. This destination offers a myriad of natural beauty through its spectacular blue waters, mighty landscapes, biodiversity and culture that makes the place a popular tourist spot. To ensure you perfectly capture Musandam’s beauty in one trip, here is a list of things that you should not miss.
Marine Life
You can explore the waters that surround the mountain peaks in Musandam by swimming in the cool and blue ocean. This will allow you to see colorful fishes and other life that exist in and around the islands and mountains. Snorkeling is also a definite option for individuals looking to get a surface level experience in the water.
Besides these exciting activities, you can also do dolphin watching from the Dhow cruise and catch these beautiful, graceful and playful creatures swim away in the ocean. Some even approach the cruise that will give you the perfect photo opportunities. You can also grab a taste of the fishes in the sea through the traditional fishing hand lines that are provided to you on the trip. You can learn the local way of enjoying this activity and make the best out of this beautiful destination.
Fossil Sites
Musandam is home to many fossil sites that are well preserved and allow you to see the remains of marine life that existed many centuries ago. From fishes, clams to other ancient ones that do not exist any longer on earth, you can discover the theory of evolution at its finest sight. Many other ancient rocks have captured other fossils on their surface, which can be observed and captured with cameras.
Historical Islands
On a Dhow cruise around the mountains and ranges of Khasab Musandam, you will come across beautiful and historical islands known as Seebi and Telegraph. Telegraph island provides for a best spot in the travel destination from where your snorkeling can start, and you can take pictures of fishes that reside in Oman’s waters. Both islands work as good spots to stay during the night for overnight tours and trips. You will be able to take some of the best pictures from this perfect place.
Bedouin Villages
There are many villages that can be observed from campsites and islands in Musandam. Some are fisherman villages who regularly explore the waters that are present at this destination and live and share peculiar traits of their culture. You can also learn more about the traditions and culture of Omani people and their Bedouins by visiting villages and forts that still house many artifacts from the past.
The village of Sayh, in particular, is situated over a plateau mountain in the Jebel Al Harim range that provides a perfect view of the sky, landscape and water. A mesmerizing view of the Indian Ocean and Khor Najd is accompanied by peace and serenity like no other place. A trip to this place will help you view the beautiful mountain ranges that surround the village and take in the magnificent view.
Food
Omani food is a definite delicacy that you must try on your visit to Khasab Musandam. You can enjoy a semi-buffet with a variety of dishes that are customary of this cuisine. You can also enjoy Omani tea with other fruits and refreshments throughout the Dhow Cruise if you choose a package that includes it. Besides this, you will also be given a perfect opportunity to eat fresh finds from the sea with other foods through a live BBQ.
These perfect provisions, places and activities in Khasab Musandam make it an absolutely desirable destination for nature enthusiasts and wanderlust travelers alike. You can enjoy the spectacular beauty of this wonderful destination by approaching our Musandam Tours agency and we can arrange the best fit trip for your travel itinerary and schedule today.