If you are looking for fresh cool water and a bit of solitude take a drive to Nizwa and visit Wadi Tanuf, where you not only find some fresh cool waters but also a quiet spot to camp and barbecue besides the mountainous terrains. Located at the foot of Jabal Al Akhdar, around 20 km behind Nizwa, is Tanuf village. From Muscat, drive to Nizwa and then straight towards Hamra. Almost half-way between Nizwa and Bahla lies Tanuf village. As you go along the road into the village you can see Tanuf Ruins right at the edge of the mountain range, right before the off-road drive to Wadi Tanuf. For those who are ardent lovers of exploring old historic sites, this is the place to be