The Strait of Hormuz.
This is a strait between the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Arabian Gulf,to the open ocean and is one of the world's most strategically important choke points.As an essential choke point for the oil and gas sector, the Strait of Hormuz has been the site of many attacks and disputes in recent years. But why is the strait so important to the offshore oil and gas industry? Umar Ali sheds some light on this significant waterway. the Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The strait consists of two mile-wide channels for inbound and outbound tanker traffic, as well as a two-mile wide buffer zone.It is the only passage through the Persian Gulf to the rest of the sea, and is a strategically important choke points for the world’s oil and gas industry.According to the US Energy Information Administration, a third of the world’s liquefied natural gas and around 20% of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.It is also located between Iran and Oman, which means ships passing through the strait must also pass through the territorial waters of these countries.
Lion’s Jaws Gate.
It is a rock formation in the form of a lion's head near the Musandam Peninsula. The rock formation got its name.
because of the two rock masses, which look like an open lion's jaw. It’s the meeting point of the Sea of Oman with the Arabian Gulf .
Lima Village.
This is a small village separated from Wilayt Khasab in Musandam Governorate by rugged mountainous peaks.
That is why the best way to reach this village is by boats that will take you through marine vistas that will be engraved in your memory for ever.
Jabal Hareem.
The mountain scenery surrounding Musandam Peninsula's highest peak, Jebel Harim (Mountain of Women), is very striking, with strong striations in the rock face and spectacular vistas across the arid landscape. In spring, the scenery softens as a tinge of green touches the mountainside and delicate blooms such as wild geraniums and miniature iris contrast with the rugged backdrop. The mountain can be accessed from Khasab via a graded road (4WD only), which switchbacks through limestone formations until it reaches the Sayh plateau, a startling patchwork of fields and grazing donkeys surrounded by stone settlements. The road climbs a further 8km to a pass below the telecommunications tower (off limits to the public) that marks the top of the mountain. The pass can also be reached from Wadi Bih, shared by Oman and the UAE. The whole area makes for a spectacular off-road day trip.
Kumzar Village.
Kumzar a village in Wilayat of Khasab located in Musandam is the second most northerly inhabited part of the country, hidden round the bend of the Strait of Hormuz, is a microcosm of the way tourism could reshape the world,If you want to reach the village of Kumzar in the state of Khasab in the Musandam governorate, you will not be able to reach it with your car.. The village is a small peninsula, and to reach it you must board the fishing boats owned by the people or a military helicopter.
Khasab Castle.
Khasab is a lively town in the scenic north with landmarks that include the ruins of Bait al - Qufl, fortified buildings and picturesque Khasab Castle that overlooks the harbour.Located in Khasab, Khasab Fort was built to protect the coastal settlement from raiders who sometimes tried to steal goods from ships that passed by there.Today, it is a popular tourist attraction for those who visit Oman’s northern outpost, access to which is provided both by land, sea and air. Ferry services connect Oman's mainland to Musandam, while direct flights are available between Muscat and Khasab.. “Originally built by the Portuguese in the 17th century around a pre-existing circular tower, this well-preserved fort is home to one of the best ethnographic museums in Oman and the Bait Al Qufl, the house of locks, in the courtyard was built by an Omani master craftsman,” says Oman’s Ministry of Tourism. The current castle compound features an exhibition on the history of Musandam, a model of a traditional elevated summer house, a model of a date storage vat (Bait Al Quful), an old documents exhibition, and many rooms displaying jewellery, clothes, weapons, kitchen equipment, wedding decorations, and a Quran learning school,” the Ministry said.
Khawr Najd.
Khawr Najd is a natural creek close to Khasab City in Musandam Oman. You need a 4WD to visit this place by road. It takes around 10 minutes on road drive to reach the base of mountain behind which this Khawr is situated. 5-7 minutes steep uphill drive on an unpaved road takes you on the top spot (420 meters high) from where 10-15 minutes downhill drive (again unpaved road) takes you to the Khawr.
Khawr Sham.
This lagoon covers 20 kilometers. Many villages overlook Khawr Sham, which can be reached only by sea in traditional vessels.
Khawr Sham is considered a tourist destination for hiking, camping and watching dolphins.
