Bawshar
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Outline
Bawshar which occupies the southern part of a grand muscat is a region where you can enjoy the climate of the entire Oman while it is indeed in the muscat.
It could be the best sightseeing spot for people who don't have enough time.
You can enjoy the peculiar climate. There are old houses, castles, A Flaj (irrigation channel), the hot spring, and the desert can be experienced with Bawshar.
How to get to
From Grand Mosque
It takes about 15 minutes by car. It costs 2 Rials by taxi.
From Ruwi
It takes about 30 minutes by car. It costs 3 - 4 Rials by taxi.
From Mutrah
It takes about 30 minutes by car. It costs 3 - 5 Rials by taxi.
Map
Area Highlights
Old Dwelling group
It is in the center of the town.
Bawshar Fort and Aflaj can be seen on the east side.
Bawshar Fort and Aflaj can be seen on the east side.
Bawshar Fort
There is Bawshar Fort on the end of the road which you turn right from R/A in the interior of Bawshar.
Bait al maqgam
It is a fort with the legend of a white snake.
A white snake means good luck in Oman.
This castle is opened only in winter. Details are uncertain.
A white snake means good luck in Oman.
This castle is opened only in winter. Details are uncertain.