Salalah is the second largest city in Oman with lots of amazing tourist destinations. This sultanate state of the world is full of mysteries, myths, and stories. While visiting it, you will definitely remember the stories of the Arabian Nights. With all those waterfalls, springs, mountains and greenery, Salalah is really an awesome tourist destination for your next vacation. If you are talking to your agent, make sure the Salalah Oman tour package from Dubai, Ireland, the USA or from any place you are booking should include the following destinations. Read on to know more-
1.Ittin
Once you are in Ittin, you can be mesmerized by the beauty of the place. Visit the Ittin Cave and feel like an explorer. It is located on the mountain. Also, you should not miss Ayn Jarziz, the newly built walkway in Ittin. Presently, this is one of the best tourist attractions in Ittin. From Salalah Airport, Ittin is only 10 minutes away.
2.Museum of Frankincense Land
Salalah is the city with rich culture and heritage. If you want a glimpse of Omani culture and history, you should include this museum on the list of sight scene. If you are traveling with kids, visiting the museum can be an interesting and educational tour to them. Being the UNESCO Heritage Site, this museum will definitely help you to time travel and live the history once.
3.The Anti-Gravity Point
Keep your car on the neutral gear and you will be amazed to see the vehicle to be pulled up the hill! Yes, for some mysterious reasons, the law of gravity doesn’t work here completely. This is one of the most visited places in Salalah that is located in between Taqah and Mirbat.
4.Al-Husn Souq
Whenever you are traveling to a new place, you definitely want to shop for your family and friends, back in the country. This is the shopping zone in Salalah where you can find everything you want. You may not get the flying carpet, but the carpets from Persia are really a work of art. From clothes to foods, this place is perfect for finding a memoir of your visiting Salalah. Don’t forget to bargain for your goods.
5.Mirbat
You can call it the beach town of Salalah where you will be amazed by the serene beauty of the white sand beaches. The scenic beauty of the road, from Salalah to Mirbat, will leave you spellbound. And strolling on beaches of Mirbat and tasting the grand seafood on the beach shacks are an awesome experience to have with your friends and family. The distance from Salalah to Mirbat is only an hour.
6.Jebel Samhan
While you are in Salalah, this is the place that you must not miss. The pasture land of the Dhofar range is protected as the wildlife sanctuary and it is known as Jebel Samhan. This sanctuary is the place to keep the Arabian leopards safe that became endangered species. Apart from the leopard, this sanctuary is the host of several endangered species of flora and fauna that are found in Arabian Peninsula.
So, these are the top 6 places you should visit while you are in Salalah, Oman. There are more exciting things to do over there. Make a plan and book early to get discounts on flight tickets and hotel rates.
