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Ayn Sahalnoot
Photo: Ayn sahalnoot.jpg · Syed99975 · CC BY 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
7 facts, each with its source- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — wet stone at the edge Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, with supervision near water Source: editor · category default
- Drones Permission required from CAA Oman — approvals have been suspended at times in 2026, so confirm the current position before you travel Source: official · national rule · Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Oman) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Oman expects shoulders and knees covered in public. These sit in working villages, not resorts. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 121 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Many springs feed working falaj systems and villages; bathing may be restricted or segregated — check locally.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 25 mfrom Salalah Airport (SLL) · 23 km
- 24 mfrom Salalah · 24 km
- 7 h 42 mfrom Duqm · 676 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
October–April- J
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ComfortableToo hotKhareef
Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Ayn Sahalnoot
Ayn Sahalnoot is a spring or oasis in Dhofar & Salalah, Oman. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April; in Dhofar the khareef months are a season of their own. Nearby: Jabal at Tut, Jabal Milah and Wadi Sheikh.
At a glance
- Springs & Oases · Dhofar & Salalah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ayn Sahalnoot?
Typically October–April for springs & oases. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
How long do I need at Ayn Sahalnoot?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Ayn Sahalnoot?
About 121 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Ayn Sahalnoot?
In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 17.1483, 54.1785 — near Jabal at Tut, Jabal Milah and Wadi Sheikh.
Who can take you there
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