Khawr Najd
Khawr Najd
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charlieIntrepid
Dubai, United Arab Emirates41 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Spectacular view from the shoulder of the mountain pass, down to the beach 300m below and across the Malcolm inlet to the ghabbat archipelago.
This drive is a 4WD vehicle recommended track roughly hewn into the side of the mountain, so maybe not for the faint hearted, and your 2WD saloon car may take some stone chips and skid on the shale. It’s steeper down to the beach, so at your peril.
That said it is fun getting up there, and if, like us it’s early morning it’s totally deserted, and wonderfully peaceful and rewarding.
Obvious selfie point up there now as the tourist board has put a “I❤️OMAN sign up now to pose against.
Please don’t flock there… enjoy the tranquility.
By the way the road is a cul-de-sac, so no route round. Also I recommend driving on right to the end of the main road to salla ala, then it really is the end of the road!!
This drive is a 4WD vehicle recommended track roughly hewn into the side of the mountain, so maybe not for the faint hearted, and your 2WD saloon car may take some stone chips and skid on the shale. It’s steeper down to the beach, so at your peril.
That said it is fun getting up there, and if, like us it’s early morning it’s totally deserted, and wonderfully peaceful and rewarding.
Obvious selfie point up there now as the tourist board has put a “I❤️OMAN sign up now to pose against.
Please don’t flock there… enjoy the tranquility.
By the way the road is a cul-de-sac, so no route round. Also I recommend driving on right to the end of the main road to salla ala, then it really is the end of the road!!
Written 8 April 2023
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Duncan W
Dubai, United Arab Emirates547 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Just a little travel outside of khasab accessible by 4x4 or take a safari from a tour company is Khawr Najd. An ideal place to take an elevated view over the Oman/ Arabian fjords. With its long twisting track taking you down to a beach where people fish and camp.
Spectacular views. Don’t forget to visit the small goat herders house near the bottom of the road leading upto the viewpoint.
Spectacular views. Don’t forget to visit the small goat herders house near the bottom of the road leading upto the viewpoint.
Written 7 March 2020
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dar0775
Dubai, United Arab Emirates22 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
Khawr Najd is a natural creek close to Khasab City in Musandam Oman. You need a 4WD to visit this place by road. It takes around 10 minutes on road drive to reach the base of mountain behind which this Khawr is situated. 5-7 minutes steep uphill drive on an unpaved road takes you on the top spot (420 meters high) from where a 10-15 minutes down hill drive (again unpaved road) takes you to the Khawr.
Its an excellent spot for overnight camping and in the colder months there are lots of campers around. The scenery from top of mountain is breath-taking beautiful.
Its an excellent spot for overnight camping and in the colder months there are lots of campers around. The scenery from top of mountain is breath-taking beautiful.
Written 28 April 2015
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CorruptedSanity
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates2,058 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
A trip to khasab is never complete without a trip up to the lookout point.
Especially at sunset or sunrise.
While the path is doable in a saloon, a raised vehicle is better.
Plz give this review a thumbs up
Especially at sunset or sunrise.
While the path is doable in a saloon, a raised vehicle is better.
Plz give this review a thumbs up
Written 16 December 2019
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Mohsin A
Muscat, Oman508 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
The whole point of going to khor najd is to see the ocean from above the moutain while coming down. The climb up the mountain is difficult as it is unpaved road with small boulders. Better to go with a four wheel although a few sedans can be seen going up but driven by locals who are well versed with the place.
Written 26 November 2018
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Macs-on-the-move
Dubai, United Arab Emirates183 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
An easy off road drive, easier with 4 WD though, I suspect it would get busy in winter given the ease to get there.
Some people stop at the beginning of the descent but it's worth the drive down.
Some people stop at the beginning of the descent but it's worth the drive down.
Written 15 September 2018
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Claudia M
San Diego, CA354 contributions
Feb 2020
Using a tour guide, his 4x4 took us to the top of the winding dirt roads, crevices, boulders, streams, goats, to the vistas of this picture you see above, to the top of the world in Oman....a must see!
Written 23 February 2020
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Sajeev Nair
Dubai, United Arab Emirates11 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The property is really nice. This Atana has better view than the other one. The other one has better facilities though.
Written 7 January 2020
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Ndansette
Banbury, UK40 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Driving a normal car, we hesitated at the bottom of the climb of the dirt track. Actually the climb is easily done with any car and the view at the top is superb. We did NOT try to climb down on the other side and reach the sea, so we cannot confirm that the North West slope can be driven with a 2 wheel drive.
Written 10 August 2019
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Arabianbirds
Cambridge, UK5 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Khor Najd is a deep inlet which provides the only convenient access to the Musandam east coast from Khasab. Access to it is along steep and winding dirt track up a mountainside approached from the southern road out of Khasab past the airport. It is well signposted on the way to Saal Ala. The track is negotiable with a two wheel vehicle but many car drivers might be put off trying as it looks a bit difficult from the tarmac. It would be difficult after rain. You get a great view of the khor as you come over the crest of the mountain (as per picture). The dirt track goes all the way down to the beach. At the bottom there are a few slightly sad looking beach umbrellas on concrete bases and there is quite a lot of rubbish around, mostly form tourists. And goats are a pain. There are no other facilities such as toilets or shops. The beach is used by local fishermen and non of them seem to interested in doing boat trips for tourists. They are attending to their ongoing jobs of getting the boats ready for the next fishing trip or ferrying school kids and passengers to land locked villages elsewhere in the khor. I would imagine that you could enjoy snorkelling off the rocks on the left hand side of the bay. You could probably camp there, like anywhere else in Oman where there is ground without private ownership.
Written 1 April 2019
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Can we camp next to the water and is fire allowed. Any shower or toilet facilities?
Written 23 October 2019
Yes, you can camp near the water and fires are allowed. There are no shower or toilet facilities. I've been going there for over 10 years and love it, but it's probably not for everyone regarding the lack of facilities.
Written 10 October 2021
Is it possible to visit this place in a normal 2WD saloon car (toyota yaris )...?
Written 23 November 2017
Yes, it is, though it's steep in places. Many of my friends have driven here in 2WD vehicles. If you are a confident driver, and not afraid of heights, you should be fine.
Written 10 October 2021
Is it possible to visit this place (Khor Najd) by a 2WD car ( toyota - Yaris)?
Written 23 November 2017
Hi Abu_2608. You will definitely need a four wheel drive to visit Khor Najd. The road is unpaved and quite steep for a Yaris. Don't risk taking your car up there.
Written 26 November 2017
Hi everyone,
i would like to know if I can go without to book in any travel agency and just drive. also what is the requirements to cross boarder.
thanks
Written 29 September 2016
Hi you dont need to book anything to go there from the Emirates, you can spend all day driving. If your car is not insured for the Gulf then you can pick up a short time insurance package just after crossing the border.
Tourists require an Oman visa to enter Khasab Musandam by road. Oman visa fee is approximately 80 to 90 UAE Dirhams for expatriates holding UAE residence visa.
Written 3 April 2017
hi. I am planning to drive down to Khasab from Sharjah. How do i find this place Khawr Najd. I will be driving a saloon 2 wheel drive. So do not intend to go down as advised by some tourists.
Written 29 September 2016
Hi Balaji, I was driven by a guide, but I do think that the overlook for the Khawr Najd was accessible by saloon vehicles. I just did a quick Google maps check and it appears that you will need to take the Sall Ala Road to the east and then take a few roads to the overlook. Unfortunately, Khawr Najd doesn't appear to pop up on Google maps, but I'd say that a very good map or directions from one of the hotels in Khasab should get you there.
Written 4 October 2016
Hi,
I have been down to the Khor in a Dodge Durango 4x4 and had to be very careful in that. So definitely driving down that path in a sedan is not recommendable. The road is narrow and has extremely tight bends downhill. So yeah, I'd say it is pretty risky. I'd suggest you rent a good 4x4 and enjoy the drive. Be careful. If you are not confident, dont risk it.
Written 29 February 2016
When we were on the trip we did notice a couple of saloon cars on the road. I would not try it in anything other than a 4x4 as it has additional traction with the four wheel drive. The road is wide enough for vehicles to pass each other and water tankers use it delivering water to small outlying hamlets and farms. It would be a difficult journey after rainfall which makes the road very muddy and slippery.
Written 2 March 2016
I do not have a 4WD. Is the road safe for a sedan? Or is it risky? How wide is the road? Can you cross the on coming vehicle easily or do you have to give way?
Written 13 October 2015
We traveled in a 4WD driven by a local expert. The region is beautiful but the roads are unsealed, steep and windy. You need to be a very experienced and competent driver used to these roading conditions. I would recommend a 4WD although you will see the local people driving ordinary cars.
Make sure that you are able to fully enjoy the stunning scenery in this part of Oman.
Written 14 October 2015
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