How to get out Salalah
Job's Tomb (an-Nabi Ayyub) makes a very popular excursion from Salalah.
Taqa (35 KM) - Visit the fort & Taqa (castle?)
Wadi Darbat - close to Taqa. This is a beautiful green wadi with a river running through it. Even during the hottest months (May/ June). To reach the Wadi you drive into the mountains and then take a turn off for Wadi Darbat. The winding road leads you to the "oasis". There is a pic-nick spot that is shaded by large trees.
The most amazing thing about Wadi Darbat is that during the Khareef, the water creates waterfalls that flow over the edge of the wadi and plunged meters down.
Mirbat (70 KM from Salalah) - Visit Mirbat Castle and the harbor. It seems a bit run down when you first look at it but the houses are quite old and have interesting architectural details. Mirbat also has the most hospitable and friendly locals that you are likely to come across in any of your travels and the locals were the highlight of my stay in Mirbat. The beach is also beautiful but swimming should not be attempted as, despite the calm appearance, underwater currents can be a hazard.
Hasik/ Hadbin- 3 hours drive from Salalah. The last hour and a half of the road to Hasik is simply amazing. This must be one of the most beautiful costal roads in the world! The road snakes along cliffs, desert beaches and the blue sea.
Mughsayl beach (30 km from Salalah).
Khor Rori - close to Taqa. This is an inlet where fresh water and water from the sea comes together. It is a protected area where migratory birds can be found. There is also a UNESCO site that overlooks the Khor.
The road to Dalkut (near the Yemeni border) - The road leads past Mughsayl and up in to the Dhofar mountains. After about 30 minutes you reach an army checkpoint. You need to bring your passport in order to go through. The road continues onto a plateau at about 1000 m above sea level. After about another hour you pass the 2nd army check point. Now the most fascinating part of the road begins. It winds along drop offs through the mountains and valleys. The lime stone formations are impressive. This is a very beautiful mountain road. When you read Dalkul there are a number of restaurants where you can enjoy a simple lunch. At the beach you can see a wreck of a helicopter half buried in the sand.
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The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Salalah
