Wadis · Ash Sharqiyah
Wadi Bani Khalid
وادي بني خالد
Photo: Aerial view of the river Wadi Bani Khalid, Oman (53696857287).jpg · "dronepicr" · CC BY 2.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–4 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Moderate — wet rock, uneven ground Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, with close supervision near water Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Toilets 225 m · Food nearby 222 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. Quick-dry clothes and shoes with grip. Modest swimwear at village pools. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 680 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
- Flash floods: never enter a wadi when rain is forecast anywhere in the catchment, even under a clear sky. Water rises fast and there is often no quick way out.
- Pools can be deep and cold with slippery rock. Wear shoes you can swim in and keep valuables in a dry bag.
- Dress modestly on the approach through villages; swimwear only at the pools themselves.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 2 h 54 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 229 km
- 56 mfrom Bidiyah (Wahiba gateway) · 48 km
- 1 h 42 mfrom Sur · 79 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 hot
Cooler months for hiking; pools are swimmable most of the year. Avoid rainy forecasts (flash floods).
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
watercourse in Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q5903599
About & Sources Wadi Bani Khalid
Wadi Bani Khalid is a wadi in Ash Sharqiyah, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "watercourse in 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: Moqul cave, Wadi Hawer and beehave_grave.
At a glance
- Wadis · Ash Sharqiyah
- watercourse in Oman
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 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 Wadi Bani Khalid?
Typically October–April for wadis. Cooler months for hiking; pools are swimmable most of the year. Avoid rainy forecasts (flash floods).
How long do I need at Wadi Bani Khalid?
2–4 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Wadi Bani Khalid?
Toilets 225 m · Food nearby 222 m (source: osm).
How high is Wadi Bani Khalid?
About 680 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Wadi Bani Khalid?
In Ash Sharqiyah (OM-SS), Oman, at 22.6206, 59.0955 — near Moqul cave, Wadi Hawer and beehave_grave.
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