Land Journey

How to Travel from Muscat to Jabal Akhdar?

How to Travel from Muscat to Jabal Akhdar?

Journey by road is the best way to travel from the capital of Sultanate of Oman – Muscat to Jabal Akdar – a year round tourist destination located at Al Hajar Mountains range in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman.

Road Map From Muscat Airport to Jebel Akhdar

The way from Muscat Airport to Jabal Akhdar is through Rusayl, Fanja, Izki and Birkat Al Mouz via Highway 15. The road is good and travel time is somewhere around 3 hours.

Travel Advice: Book Rent a Car Online at Muscat Airport via RentalCars

The road journey from Muscat to Jabal Akhdar can be done on any type of car – Saloon or 4×4 but while ascending on Jabal Akhdar only 4×4 vehicle will be allowed. As Jebel Akhdar is located on height, it is highly recommended to check the brakes of the cars prior to mountain ascend as there will be steep slope on the return. The car must be in good condition. ROP will carry out a check just at the base of Jabal Akhdar.  You can Rent 4×4 vehicle online

Birkat Al Mouz (near Nizwa) is the gateway to Jabal Akhdar. It’s approximately 2 to 3 hours journey but economical and a memorable road trip. The landscape from Muscat to Birkat Al Mouz is amazing. There are mountains of contrasting colors on the way.

Where to Stay in Jabal Akhdar?

Below are the recommended options for a memorable weekend stay at Jabal Akhdar.

  1. Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
  2. Alila Resort Jabal Akhdar

Recommended Read: A Guide to Hotels in Jabal Akhdar

Hussain

Hussain is traveling world since he was a child. Through "Travel with Hussain" blog and social media, he is sharing his travel stories. Follow him on Facebook and Instagram @travelwithhussain

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