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Dakhiliyah, the heart of Oman, bridges Muscat and the coast with breathtaking wonders. Towering peaks, hidden caves, and legendary forts await, alongside ancient ruins and timeless towns. Home to Jebel Shams, Jebel Akhdar, and Wadi Ghul—Oman’s own Grand Canyon—this region should be high on any traveller’s must-see list. Here, Nizwa Fort towers over the city, echoing its past as Oman’s political and cultural heart. Explore Falaj Daris in this region, one of five aflaj (canals) irrigation systems in the country designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Carved over two million years ago, Al Hoota Cave lies beneath Jebel Shams, Oman’s highest peak. This 4.5km subterranean wonder boasts shimmering lakes, dramatic stalactites, and a hidden world of rare fauna. While aptly named the ‘Mountain of the Sun,’ Jebel Shams, Oman’s highest point at 3,009 m is a truly amazing sight at all times of the day, year-round. With spectacular mountain scenery at every turn packed with gorges, ravines and precipitous heights, you will want to stay a day exploring this location.

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