Forts & Castles · Ad Dhahirah
Yanqul Castle
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Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 93 m
- Time needed 45–90 minutes Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — but stairs and uneven stone throughout Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — watch children on open stairs and towers Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Parking 60 m · Shop 173 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. Flat shoes for the stone. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 550 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Interiors can be hot and steps steep and uneven; go early and watch children on ramparts.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 3 h 9 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 237 km
- 47 mfrom Ibri · 57 km
- 1 h 33 mfrom Sohar · 111 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
Open year-round; go early in summer.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Yanqul Castle
Yanqul Castle is a fort in Ad Dhahirah, 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: Hawrat Yanqul, Hawrat Mahyul and Jabal Khutaym.
At a glance
- Forts & Castles · Ad Dhahirah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Yanqul Castle?
No — approach is asphalt at 93 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Yanqul Castle?
Typically October–April for forts & castles. Open year-round; go early in summer.
How long do I need at Yanqul Castle?
45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Yanqul Castle?
Parking 60 m · Shop 173 m (source: osm).
How high is Yanqul Castle?
About 550 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Yanqul Castle?
In Ad Dhahirah (OM-ZA), Oman, at 23.5837, 56.5405 — near Hawrat Yanqul, Hawrat Mahyul and Jabal Khutaym.
Who can take you there
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