Wadi Bani Khalid, Muscat: Address, Wadi Bani Khalid Reviews: 4.5/5
Wadi Bani Khalid
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Mussab
Al Hamra, Oman7 contributions
very good for enjoy with water
Feb 2020 • Business
Wilāyat Wādī Banī Khālid is a Wilāyah in the Northern Governorate of the Eastern Region of Oman. Located about 126 mi from Muscat, and 120 km from Sur, the province has a wadi which serves as a destination for tourists, that is Wādī Banī Khālid
Written 18 December 2020
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Vesta
Muscat, Oman98 contributions
wonderful place
Jan 2020 • Friends
Amazing around view, greenery and water surround you, there is one restaurant even and prices is not high
Written 5 October 2020
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Abbas Z
21 contributions
A must see - 1.5 -2 hours from Muscat
Oct 2019
Beautiful day trip. Walk, hike climb up and down then take a swim in the crystal clean ponds.
Let the little fish nibble at your feet.
Look around a lot because your brain may not be able to process how beautiful this wadi is.
Time yourself to be back before sunset. Take your water with you.
TAKE YOUR GARBAGE BACK WITH YOU ___ PLEASE
believe it or not there are the ignorant one that think they can leave a pile of their garbage for someone else to collect.
TERRIBLE
Plenty of local young and old offering help if you need it.
Watch the weather forecasts for the area. Listen to the local advice. Rain in the mountains could result in flash floods even though you see no rain.
It is a challenging hike on some slippery rocks and jagged edges. If you can manage this it will be worth the hike!
Let the little fish nibble at your feet.
Look around a lot because your brain may not be able to process how beautiful this wadi is.
Time yourself to be back before sunset. Take your water with you.
TAKE YOUR GARBAGE BACK WITH YOU ___ PLEASE
believe it or not there are the ignorant one that think they can leave a pile of their garbage for someone else to collect.
TERRIBLE
Plenty of local young and old offering help if you need it.
Watch the weather forecasts for the area. Listen to the local advice. Rain in the mountains could result in flash floods even though you see no rain.
It is a challenging hike on some slippery rocks and jagged edges. If you can manage this it will be worth the hike!
Written 15 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Tomo
147 contributions
Beautiful Wadi
Oct 2019 • Couples
We passed by Wadi Bani Khalid on the way to Jebel Akhdar. We saw a lot of local families swimming in the Wadi.
Unlike Wadi Shab, where you have to walk for a while before you reach the water, it's just a short walk from the car park until you reach the area where people are swimming.
I would love to come back again for a swim!
Unlike Wadi Shab, where you have to walk for a while before you reach the water, it's just a short walk from the car park until you reach the area where people are swimming.
I would love to come back again for a swim!
Written 2 April 2020
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pbhPlymouth
plymouth990 contributions
Relaxing
Mar 2020
A short level walk from the car park. Several places to picnic and paddle your feet. There does appear to be a small cafe.
Written 14 March 2020
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Dragos68
Bad Mergentheim, Germany228 contributions
I prefer Wadi Shab
Feb 2020
This Wadi is good if you have problems with walking and climbing. It is a short way from the street and it is easy to walk. Afterwards you need to swim.For women you need shirts and leggings, you can't swim with swimming suit!!!!!
It is crowded specially at the weekends. Therefore I prefer Wadi Shab. It is not crowded and nicer.
It is crowded specially at the weekends. Therefore I prefer Wadi Shab. It is not crowded and nicer.
Written 11 March 2020
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Tiwi, Oman25 contributions
Wadi bani Khalid
Mar 2020 • Solo
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Written 8 March 2020
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Charlotte G
Copenhagen, Denmark117 contributions
Nice wadi
Mar 2020 • Couples
We were there super early, so had it all to our selves for 2 hours. It gets a bit crowed. But the main pool is huge, so room for everyone. It is a beautiful place, with lots of nice views. The upper pools are so nice, if you want to take the hike.
Written 5 March 2020
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Taki P
London, UK298 contributions
Lovely place to visit for a few hours
Feb 2020
This is a really nice wadi to visit. It is large, picturesque, has a cafe for food, toilets and lovely area for swimming. The one thing to note is that there is a dress code for swimming, for men it is cover up the top half, wear a t-shirt, for women also cover up.
Written 4 March 2020
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Philip_Bolster
Groningen, The Netherlands753 contributions
Refreshing swim
Feb 2020 • Family
Swimming in the wadi is a nice experience. To get there please do not rely on google maps which directs you to the left shortly before arrival to a road that cannot be used with a normal car. Just follow the surfaced road till the end and you will find sufficient parking spots. After parking the car follow the path to the large waterhole and continue at the right to the cave. After 5 minutes you will find smaller waterholes which are less crowded.
Written 2 March 2020
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Richard P
Muscat, Oman
Hi good morning, you already open? i had good experience Here, that why i recommend to all my friend to visit with our friends. We planning to by this week, or next week if its ok now to visit your place. Thanks and regard.
Stefania M
Copenhagen, Denmark1 contribution
Hi,
Is anyone going to any Wadi’s in the next two days?
Unfortunately me and my boyfriend could not rent a car and there is no public transport from Muskat to Wadi. We could share the gas costs and enjoy Wadi together 😄
Hi, how about the next week and we can shear the car rent fees?
Vinni
Bolzano, Italy13 contributions
Ciao,
si trova un posto da parcheggiare se si arriva li a mezzogiorno ca.?
alex t. freelander
Rome, Italy439 contributions
si ma in effetti c'è moltissima gente, parcheggerai lontano soprattutto se è sabato
Pastenague
Paris, France17 contributions
D'accord avec votre appréciation sur le lieu, mais moyennement sur celle ce Couleurs d'Oman.
Leur prestation fut moyenne avec nous, et extrêmement chère.
nous ne recommanderons donc que le lieu, qui est magnifique.
Ale
Verona, Italy15 contributions
Si può raggiungere con una semplice berlina?
Gaetano Di Tursi
San Pietro in Bevagna, Italy54 contributions
Noi abbiamo affittato una Jeep 4x4 in quanto in molte recensioni consigliavano una 4x4. Ma se non si deve andare in posti sterrati non è assolutamente necessaria. Le strade in Oman sono buone e quindi anche una berlina va bene. Anche alle Wadi ci si arriva comodamente con strade asfaltate
Tambli
Engelberg, Switzerland183 contributions
Hi there, how much time would you plan to explore this Wadi? Some swimming time included, but no major hikes? Thank you!
AmandaWiltshire
Wiltshire47 contributions
You won't need much longer than an hour if you are doing the swimming. Although if you trek further up and swim down you may need another hour. It is worth going a little further up to experience the full beauty. Some of the swimming sections near the bottom can be a little mossy and slippery.
wathsala2017
Dubai, United Arab Emirates7 contributions
Hellow ! How much will cost me to get here from Muscat. Please tell in OMR.
Angelo O
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia214 contributions
Better you rent a car! It takes 3hours go there. Every hotel in Muscat offers different package depending the number of people. I can’t remember the price but I confirm it’s expensive.
