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 Outline

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The Nakhl fort of Nakhal is printed on 500 Bz note.
Moreover, it has an aspect of the Oasis city from old time, and it is famous as a home of mandarin orange.
It is a very smalltown and it is a typical medium-scale town of Oman.

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 How to get to

From Muscat
It takes 2 hours by car.
From Rustaq
It takes 50 minutes by car.
From Barka
It takes 25 minutes by car.
 
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 Map

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 Area Highlights

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Nakhl fort
Spectacularly perched on a rocky prominence in the foothills of the Western Hajar, Nakhl's 17 th-century fortress stands guard over verdant palm plantations and commands a superd 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside.
Nakhal is famous for its mineral-laden hot springs, which flow year-round from clefts in the mountain rock.
fort 9:00 - 16:00 (Sa - Th) 8:00 - 11:00 (Fr)
Fee: 500 Bz 
 
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Hot Spring (Ain A'Thawwarah)
There is a Hot Spring which locates 2 Km from Nakhl Fort.
It gets crowded with Omani family on weekends.
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 Photo Album

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