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Viewpoints · Dhofar & Salalah
Taiq Sinkhole
كهف حفرة إذابة طيق
Photo: Dhofar, Jabal Samhan, grotta di taiq, cratere 02.jpg · Francesco Bini · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 30–60 minutes Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy on arrival — the road to it can be the hard part Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — edges are rarely fenced Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Parking 269 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 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. A wind layer. It is cooler and much windier at the edge. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 950 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Conditions change; verify access, fees and hours locally before you go.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 1 h 16 mfrom Salalah Airport (SLL) · 71 km
- 1 h 15 mfrom Salalah · 72 km
- 8 h 3 mfrom Duqm · 642 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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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 Taiq Sinkhole
Taiq Sinkhole is a viewpoint 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 Qunf, Jabal Ghar and Wadi Darbat.
At a glance
- Viewpoints · Dhofar & Salalah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Taiq Sinkhole?
Typically October–April for viewpoints. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
How long do I need at Taiq Sinkhole?
30–60 minutes (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Taiq Sinkhole?
Parking 269 m (source: osm).
How high is Taiq Sinkhole?
About 950 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Taiq Sinkhole?
In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 17.1526, 54.6247 — near Jabal Qunf, Jabal Ghar and Wadi Darbat.
Who can take you there
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