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Mountains · Al Batinah

Jabal Nakhl

جبل نخل

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Before you go

8 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
  • Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 m
  • 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 2065 m Source: osm

Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · 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?

  • 52 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 66 km
  • 1 h 6 mfrom Nizwa · 91 km
  • 1 h 13 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 97 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 hot

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

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

mountain in Oman

Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q31728533

About & Sources Jabal Nakhl

Jabal Nakhl is a mountain in Al Batinah, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "mountain in Oman". OpenStreetMap places it at about 2065 m above sea level. 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. Nearby: Al Thowarah hot spring, Fish Market and Nakhal Fort.

At a glance

  • Mountains · Al Batinah
  • mountain in Oman
  • About 2065 m elevation (OSM)
  • Season: October–May (editor default)
  • 2 open-data sources · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Jabal Nakhl?

Typically October–May for mountains. High ground stays pleasant into late spring; winter nights are cold.

How long do I need at Jabal Nakhl?

Half a day (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Jabal Nakhl?

Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).

How high is Jabal Nakhl?

About 2065 m above sea level (source: osm).

Where is Jabal Nakhl?

In Al Batinah (OM-BJ), Oman, at 23.3305, 57.8805 — near Al Thowarah hot spring, Fish Market and Nakhal Fort.

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