Mountains compose a large percentage of the environment of Oman. Some mountains have a cool weather year-round and some have Lush green areas, filled with roses, apricots & plums. If you are hiker Oman is the ideal destination for you.
2. Index
• Introduction
• Best Five Mountains in Oman
• Jebel Shams (Sun Mountain)
• Jebel Samhan
• Jebel Ghawil
• Jebel Misht
• Al Jabal Al Akhdar(Green Mountain)
• Recommended Accommodations
3. Introduction
Oman is an Arabian country.
Mountains compose a large
percentage of the environment of
Oman. Both in North and Southeast
coast.
The flora and fauna vary from one
mountain to another.
4. Best Five Mountains in Oman
Jebel Shams (Sun Mountain)
Al Jabal Al Akhdar(Green Mountain)
Jebel Samhan
Jebel Ghawil
Jebel Misht
5. Jebel Shams (Sun Mountain)
3,000 meters high
Unique place for camping, climbing,
and road tripping.
6. Samhan Mountain
Height : 2,100 metres
During the khareef monsoon season (July-
September) covered with greenery, twisted
frankincense trees & flowing streams.
Home to a number of mammals such as the
Arabian gazelle, foxes and the Nubian ibex.
7. Jebel Ghawil (The Grey Mountain)
Head to the northern side of Oman
mountain in Al Buraimi Governorate
Altitude : Camp-site is at 600m
Summit is at 1100m.
8. Jebel Misht
Climbing and hiking hub for locals and
expats
Located on the edge of the Empty Quarter
One of the highest vertical peaks in Oman
Jutting up 1,200 meters high
9. Al Jabal Al Akhdar (Green Mountain)
2,980 meters high
Most beautiful mountain, cool weather year-
round, snow falling at times
Lush green areas, Roses,
apricots & plums
Old villages within the mountain