Photo of Terraced hanging gardens & falaj-irrigated orchards
Ketan Mehta · CC BY-SA 3.0

Tourist Attraction

Terraced hanging gardens & falaj-irrigated orchards

1-2 hours Free Ad Dakhiliyah Family-friendly
Book a tourFind a guide
Muscat Shapers logoCurated with Muscat ShapersThe Muscat hub of the Global Shapers Community, a World Economic Forum youth initiative. They helped gather Oman's regions, attractions and trails.

Terraced hanging gardens & falaj-irrigated orchards is a top attraction in Nizwa, Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman.

Entry
Free
Duration
1-2 hours

About

These terraced hanging gardens are ancient stepped mountainside plots in Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman, fed by falaj channels and planted with pomegranates, walnuts, apricots and roses. Visitors take village walks and viewpoints over the terraces and enjoy the photography and seasonal fruit.

Location

Available Tours

Discover guided tours that include this attraction

Main tour image for Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar Tour
Image 1 of 9

Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar Tour

Nizwa Central Souq and 3 more

From27.5 OMR/ per person
Main tour image for A trip to the three mountain villages + Bani Habib roses
Image 1 of 6

A trip to the three mountain villages + Bani Habib roses

Al Ain Village

From7.5 OMR/ per person
Main tour image for Al Jabal Al Akhdhar Rose Track 🌸
Image 1 of 2
Males only

Al Jabal Al Akhdhar Rose Track 🌸

Bayt Ar Ridaydah and 2 more

From8.64 OMR/ per person

Available Guides

Meet local guides who can show you this attraction

Photo of Abdulmalik, a local guide
4x4

Abdulmalik

The Travel Enthusiast

Spanish · Arabic

From38 OMRwhole group
Photo of Abdullah, a local guide
4x4

Abdullah

Luxury Oman Experience Guide

English · Arabic

From38 OMRwhole group
Photo of Abdullah, a local guide
4x4

Abdullah

since 10 years

English · Arabic

From38 OMRwhole group

Other attractions in Ad Dakhiliyah

Photo of Bahla Fort
Image 1 of 8

Bahla Fort

fort

Photo of Nizwa Fort
Image 1 of 8

Nizwa Fort

fort

Photo of Jabreen Castle
Image 1 of 8

Jabreen Castle

fort

Photo of Al Hoota Cave
Image 1 of 5

Al Hoota Cave

cave

Photo of Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque (Samail)

Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque (Samail)

Religious Site

Photo of Oman Across Ages Museum (Manah)
Image 1 of 2

Oman Across Ages Museum (Manah)

Museum

Photo of Nizwa Souq
Image 1 of 7

Nizwa Souq

souq

Photo of Misfat Al Abriyeen
Image 1 of 8

Misfat Al Abriyeen

Cultural Landmark

Photo of Bahla Oasis
Image 1 of 8

Bahla Oasis

oasis

Photo of Al Hamra Old Houses
Image 1 of 2

Al Hamra Old Houses

Cultural Landmark

Photo of Bilad Sayt
Image 1 of 8

Bilad Sayt

Cultural Landmark

Photo of Jabal Shams
Image 1 of 8

Jabal Shams

Mountain

Hiking trails in Ad Dakhiliyah

Photo of Jebel Shams Balcony Walk (W6) hiking trail
Image 1 of 8

Jebel Shams Balcony Walk (W6)

Al Hamra

5.64 km ●●●○○
J

Jebel Shams Summit Trail

Al Hamra

22.63 km ●●●●●
W

W25 Wakan to Jebel Akhdar Summit

Saiq Plateau

11.15 km ●●●●○
Photo of Jebel Akhdar Village Walk hiking trail
Image 1 of 8

Jebel Akhdar Village Walk

Saiq Plateau

2.96 km ●●○○○
Photo of Misfat Al Abriyeen Walk hiking trail
Image 1 of 7

Misfat Al Abriyeen Walk

Al Hamra

4.29 km ●○○○○
Photo of Saal Steps hiking trail
Image 1 of 8

Saal Steps

Nizwa

3.68 km ●●●●○
M

Masirat Al Nakhar

Al Hamra

5.86 km ●●●●○
W

W19a - Wadi Qasha to Wadi Tanuf

Tanuf (Nizwa)

12 km ●●●●●
W

Wadi Muaydin and Wadi Halfayn Foothill Walks

Birkat Al Mouz / Izki

6 km ●●○○○

Seasons in this region

C
Starts in 8 days

Cool Season in Northern Oman

October 1 to March 31
S
In season now

Shoulder Season (Transition Months)

September 20 to October 10
W
Starts in 8 days

Wadi & Canyoning Season

October 1 to April 30
M
Starts in 8 days

Mountain Hiking Season (Jebel Shams & Jebel Akhdar)

October 1 to April 30
C
In season now

Camel Racing Season

September 20 to February 28
O
Starts in 56 days

Oman National Day

November 18 to November 19

Frequently asked questions

  • Free