Heritage Sites · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah
Salut
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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 — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes 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. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 430 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
- Respect the site: no climbing on walls, no removing stones or artefacts, and modest dress at religious buildings.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 2 h 22 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 196 km
- 1 hfrom Nizwa · 65 km
- 1 h 30 mfrom Ibri · 116 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 hot
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Salut
Salut is a heritage site in Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah, 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. Nearby: Bisya and salut visitor center, Jabal Qulaylah and Jabal Nukhayl.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Salut?
Typically October–April for heritage sites
How long do I need at Salut?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Salut?
About 430 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Salut?
In Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah (OM-DA), Oman, at 22.7470, 57.2314 — near Bisya and salut visitor center, Jabal Qulaylah and Jabal Nukhayl.
Who can take you there
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