Jebel Akhdar — the Green Mountain
Terraced villages above 2,000 metres, pomegranate orchards and Damask roses, and air that stays cool even in summer.
- Region
- Ad Dakhiliyah
- Length
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- Rose season: March and April / Summer escape: June to September
Jebel Akhdar, Oman’s Green Mountain, is part of the Hajar range. Terraced villages, pomegranate orchards and Damask roses, and the old falaj water channels set it apart from the heat below, and the air stays cool even in summer.
How the trip goes
A draft plan; the order and the times are set in the final programme.
The mountain road
Up the mountain road by 4×4.
Terraced villages
A walk through the orchards beside the falaj channels.
Viewpoints
Stops at the viewpoints on the canyon rim.
Wadi Bani Habib
The abandoned old village, then the way back.
What the plan includes
DraftA draft; we send the final programme before anything is confirmed.
- The mountain road by 4×4 (required on this route)
- Terraced villages and their falaj water channels
- Viewpoints on the canyon rim
- A traditional rosewater distillery in rose season
Stops
- Jebel Akhdar
- Wadi Bani Habib
What to bring
- A warm layer; it is cooler at the top
- Walking shoes
- Water
- Sunscreen
Good to know
- Only four-wheel-drive vehicles are allowed on the Jebel Akhdar road.
- Rose season is usually in spring, pomegranate season in late summer.
- Respect the privacy of homes and orchards in the villages.
Frequently asked questions
Why is a 4×4 needed?
The road is steep and only four-wheel-drive vehicles are allowed up the mountain.
When is the best time for Jebel Akhdar?
Autumn to spring; summer is popular too, for air much cooler than below.
How much does the tour cost?
The tour is not on sale yet and no price has been set. Pre-register and we send the details when places open.
Pre-register for this tour
This tour is not on sale yet. Message us and you will hear first when places open; no payment is taken.