What better way to enjoy a weekend morning, than sipping on freshly brewed Karak at the top of a mountain with beautiful views of the rising sun making its way over the mountain range. If you're looking for a quick outdoor trip and comfortable hike that's not too far away from Muscat, then you should consider heading to Wakan Village during spring.
We usually head out around 4:00am, to make it to the viewpoint at the top in time to watch the sun rise. Waken is situated in Wilayat Nakhl, it's an hour and a half drive away from Muscat, and another half an hour of walking up 700 purpose built steps that take you along a falaj system as you walk up to the viewpoint at the top.
The crisp early morning cool air fills your lungs with freshness as you make your way up in semi darkness, hastily so as not to miss the sunrise.
If you have friends kind enough to make you fresh Karak at the top as you watch the rising sun, that takes the experience to a whole other level.
The village has beautiful terraced gardens and they grow apricots, grapes, pomegranate and maize from what I could see. The pathway is well built making it a comfortable climb, with lots of lookout points with seating areas to rest as you make your way up. Unfortunately, the restrooms at the final view point have not been maintained and were locked last time we visited.
For those who find this pathway too easy, there's a hiking trail connecting Wakan to Jabal Akhdar although it may take several hours to get there, I haven't ventured that path myself yet.
Click here for more info on Wakan.
Coordinates N23.14343 E57.73541
3 comments:
beautiful shots!
Nice one.. chopped me off and made me look slim. hope to see more of these nice posts in the future.
Sounds amazing! Might venture out there soon
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