Jebel Shams
It is located in the middle of the western Hajar mountain range in the Al Dakhiliyah region, which also includes the Green Mountain. Jebel Shams is the highest mountain in the Sultanate of Oman, reaching a height of 3100 meters above sea level. It is one of the landmarks that every visitor to the Sultanate of Oman must go to, and the mountain overlooks... On the amazing Wadi Al-Nakhr, which was called the Grand Canyon of the Arabs. In addition, the mountain enjoys a moderate climate, exciting hiking trails, and exciting adventures that it offers, and it was named by this name; Because it is the first place that reaches the sunrise rays in Oman due to its having the highest peak. As for the climate; Temperatures there are moderate and usually about 10-15 degrees Celsius lower than in the Hamra area. The heat is pleasant in the summer and cold in the winter, with the occasional chance of snow. Jebel Shams offers many activities for everyone, such as night photography, climbing to the summit, exploring abandoned villages, camping under the stars, or a bit of off-road adventure.
Tourism in Jebel Shams
There is a center in the region called the Jabal Shams Trekking and Camping Center, 240 kilometers from the capital, Muscat. This center includes 6 chalets designed with the latest methods to maintain the comfort of the visitor, in addition to Arab tents equipped with all hotel accommodation facilities. The center also includes a restaurant that includes all types of food that suit With visitors, which includes Western and Eastern cuisine, the camp provides four-wheel drive vehicles for visitors, and tourist trips to various sites within the Sultanate, such as Ras Al Hadd and Al Jabal Al Akhdar. The center also contributes to seminars and lectures that aim to encourage the country’s tourism movement.
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The Green Mountain is the highest and most magnificent area in the Western Hajar mountain range in the Sultanate of Oman. It is located approximately 153 km southwest of Muscat. Jabal Shams is the highest peak in the Green Mountain region, rising to 304 metres. The region was given this name due to the presence of several types of plants. abundantly on its slopes and valleys; This is because the region receives annual rainfall estimated at approximately seventy centimetres, and parts of it contain fertile soil in its valleys, plateaus and artificial terraces, where a variety of agricultural products can be grown in Al Jabal Al Akhdar, including wheat, legumes, and a variety of fruits such as grapes, pomegranates and peaches. Irrigation is provided by the falaj system, an ancient method that uses canals to direct water from underground sources to distant crops.
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