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Mountains · Dhofar & Salalah

Hamtork

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Before you go

7 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed Half a day Source: editor · category default
  • Best season October–May Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Hard — steep and exposed, and the drive is part of it Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Older children — sheer drops are rarely fenced 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. Layers: it runs 10–15 °C cooler up here. Proper walking shoes. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 400 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

  • Mountain tracks can be steep with sheer drops. Check the fact box for 4x4 requirements; some routes are closed to two-wheel-drive vehicles.
  • Temperatures at altitude are much lower than on the coast; carry layers and enough water for the hike.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02

How far is it?

  • 38 mfrom Salalah Airport (SLL) · 45 km
  • 37 mfrom Salalah · 45 km
  • 7 h 42 mfrom Duqm · 639 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

October–May
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ComfortableToo hotKhareef

High ground stays pleasant into late spring; winter nights are cold. 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 Hamtork

Hamtork is a mountain 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–May; in Dhofar the khareef months are a season of their own. Nearby: Tamarind - 1000 years old tree, Sumhuram and Khor Rori.

At a glance

  • Mountains · Dhofar & Salalah
  • Season: October–May (editor default)
  • 2 open-data sources · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hamtork?

Typically October–May for mountains. High ground stays pleasant into late spring; winter nights are cold. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.

How long do I need at Hamtork?

Half a day (guidance for this category).

How high is Hamtork?

About 400 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Hamtork?

In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 17.0800, 54.4500 — near Tamarind - 1000 years old tree, Sumhuram and Khor Rori.

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