Jabel Harim is the beauty that is surrounded by Musandam peninsula’s highest peak. Located in northern Oman with an elevation of 2.087 meters from the sea level, it is famous for the fun four-wheel safari rides with its iconic views.
The rocks on the mountain are studded with fossils enriched with a glimpse of its historic value and that can be explored further for those who are keen to know all about fossils. The Musandam trip on a four-wheel drive along the rocky and steep road will give you the vibe of long-off day trips similar to that of in movies.
Story Behind The Name
The mountain has given its name for a reason which leads to an interesting story from the ancient era. During that time when men go hunting and fishing which usually takes several days for them, the women used to stay hidden in these caves to protect themselves from the rival tribes or pirates.
Your astonishing Musandam trip with a local tour guide will benefit you with a detailed story about all the secrets of this cave and take you back in time where you can feel how it would have been to stay in the caves all day paved with mountains.
Aspects To Discover
Jabel Harim is riched with fossils and depicts its geological age to those who come to visit the beauty of it. The famous fossil wall down the road is engraved with impressions of sea animals like crabs, seashells, and starfish which are clearly visible with an extraordinary look.
The presence of stone impressions and petroglyphs represents the images of humans and animals used by them for different purposes giving us hints on the heritage value of the mountain and how civilization has arisen in these mountains years ago.
A military installation and a telecommunication tower are based on the top of the mountain and hence the road doesn’t go over the top. Before entering the mountain area you will also be able to witness the beauty of the town built with unique and impressive architecture.
Kick Start Your Trip
With all the elements about this great mountain, ensure a day is reserved in your itinerary of the Musandam tour package to visit this beauty. Taking a walk in these archaeological sites will be a great cultural experience and will make you want to spend hours relaxing by the mountains.
Do not forget to get yourself packed with some fine foods and drinks to have a great picnic time in the mountains while enjoying the scenery with your family and friends. Ensure to wear trekking shoes to appreciate the beauty of the caves without any discomfort.
Our professional guides will help you to explore this beauty in the Musandam peninsula with safety and guarantee that you will not miss any part throughout the journey. Plan your trip to Musandam with the experts in the industry to enjoy a fun-filled memorable experience. Contact us now for the best holiday inspiration trips to plan your upcoming vacation.