Travel: A mix of history and adventure in Oman

You can go abseiling and trekking in the stunning Arab landscape, and also marvel at its grand architecture

Aug 05, 2019, 10:37 IST1 min
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Trekking along the balcony walk at Jebel Shams, often called the Grand Canyon of the Middle East.
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A 4WD taking passengers across the Sharqiyah Sands desert in Oman
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Traditional Omani architecture at a camp hotel at Sharqiyah Sands, deep in the desert
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Oman has a series of luxury camp hotels, which also give travellers breathtaking sunrise views
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Sunrise at the 1000 nights camp.
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A tourist goes paddle boarding in the waters of Bandar Khayran near Muscat.
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Snorkellers can look forward to the diverse marine life in the nutrient-rich waters of Bandar Khayran
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The exterior of the Royal Opera House in Muscat, where many musical instruments have been donated by the music-loving Sultan himself
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Abseiling, a popular adventure sport can be enjoyed at the bottom of Jebel Shams
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