How to plan a perfect trip to Nizwa, Oman – Experience the wonders of Oman

Visiting Oman is an experience for the ages. With a rich culture and a stunning array of landscapes to be enjoyed, it is truly one of a kind. The Nizwa region is found surrounded by the Hajar Mountains and was long considered a hub for conservatism and practically impossible to conquer due to the Nizwa fort.

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Organize your visas and passports

In order to enter Oman, you will require a valid passport, as well as visa and the process for this, will vary largely on what your nationality is. If you are from the UK, Australia or even the USA you will be able to arrive at the Muscat International Airport and then obtain a tourist visa at an additional cost.

If you are someone who is residing in a Gulf Cooperation Council nation, then your relatives or anyone travelling with them will not require any visa in order to enter the nation. Keep in mind that if people are arriving on different dates, they will need to have the necessary approval and identification document with them.

Travelling around Oman

If you are new to Oman and looking for ways to get around, then you may have to rely on the bus services at some point in time. While the services are relatively inexpensive and comfortable the biggest challenge will be to get a hold of specific timetables to catch the correct bus.

Alternatively, many taxis are available for travellers however be aware that these taxis are unmetered so you will need to negotiate a rate before starting the trip and that many taxi drivers will not be highly proficient in English either.

For example, if you are looking for things to do in Nizwa, Oman and staying at the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort then the best approach would be to ask the hotel to organize a chauffeur for you who can help you experience your itinerary.

It is suggested to keep some form of small notes of currency with you so that you can tip accordingly as well.

If you are by any chance looking to experience the best of the region, then travelling off-road is recommended however, this is an option only for the experienced as there will be a plethora of steep and dangerous roads to navigate.

Keep in mind health and safety

When visiting the nation, be sure that you are travelling with full medical insurance to account for any unexpected events that may bring on added costs. While there is no specific requirement in terms of vaccinations, typhoid and hepatitis A vaccinations are strongly recommended.

Places to visit

When in Nizwa, be sure to visit the Nizwa Souq. This is located in close proximity to the taxis Nizwa Fort and is an ancient market that was once home to a thriving hub of commerce that peddled goods such as jewellery, muskets and traditional knives.

Nowadays, this is a place where locals showcase their livestock for sale and is generally filled with people dressed in their elegant attire.

Jabreen is also a location that needs to be on everyone’s list when visiting Nizwa or for that matter, Oman is the Jabreen fort. It has been beautifully resorted and is filled with artefacts from ancient times.

When walking through this fort it is easy to grasp an idea of what life must have been like for people all those years ago. It is also considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site with large walls that rise 50 metres tall and provide security to the nearby village.