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Why visit Oman?

Oman, a beautiful country but one that is the most road less traveled. You’ll be surprised of how many things you can do in this country but for the sake of this article, we’ll cover four things that are cool, informative and fun to do.

1. Chandelier at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is located in Muscat. This spectacular chandelier in the mosque is the second largest chandelier in the world.

The chandelier measures 45 feet tall and 26 feet wide, and weighs around 9 tons. It’s decorated with 600,000 pieces of crystal trimmed with gold. It even has a small staircase inside it for workers to perform the maintenance needed to keep its 100-plus lamps shining bright.

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque second-largest mosque in the world, able to accommodate 20,000 worshippers at one time and is one of the only mosques in Oman that allows non-Muslim visitors.

2. Bimmah Sinkhole

This beautiful sinkhole turned swimming hole, is attributed to a meteorite.

By definition, a sinkhole also known as a cenote or swallow hole is a depression or hole in the ground caused by some form of collapse of the surface layer. Most are caused by karst processes – the chemical dissolution of carbonate rocks.

Known locally by the name Haweat Najm (The Falling Star), this natural phenomenal with turquoise mix of fresh and salt water is found in Northern Oman, just off the road between Dibab and Bimmah.

3. Bahla fort

Bahla Fort is a one of the lesser-visited places in Oman. If you want to experience one of the more unque things to do in Oman, this history filled, UNESCO heritage fort should be on your top list of places to visit in Oman.

4. Rock Garden Duqm

Ever been to a rock garden? This amazing garden is filled with an array of unusual sandstone and limestone formations.  

This bizarre landscape is full of jaw-dropping rocks that resemble animals, thrones, human body parts, and whatever else your imagination can conjure up.