Tourist Attraction
Wadi Bani Kharus
3-8 hours Free Al Batinah South Family-friendly
Curated 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.Wadi Bani Kharus is a top attraction in Rustaq, Al Batinah South, Oman.
- Entry
- Free
- Duration
- 3-8 hours
About
Wadi Bani Kharus is a roughly 26 km gorge in Al Batinah South, Oman, cutting deep into the Hajar toward Jabal Akhdar and famed for dramatic exposed rock strata (a classic geological cross-section) and old mountain villages. Drive up the wadi bed past terraced villages and aflaj, enjoy the geology and photography, and take light walks.
Location
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Frequently asked questions
Entry to Wadi Bani Kharus is free.