Saturday 20 / April / 2024
Muscat: One of the most popular tourist destinations in Dhofar governorate is the Wadi Darbat. Among many other things that this scenic place has to offer, the two most popular are its — waterfall and springs.
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Located in the northeast of Taqah state, the Darbat Valley is well connected to the historical area of Samharam. The wadi is located about 42km away from Salalah and is home to one of the most important water springs in Dhofar Governorate, in addition to a waterfall that has reappeared after a long time.
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Shihab Al Shandodi a tourist at Wadi Darbat said, "The place is very nice and the temperature is usually between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. Because of unfavourable weather conditions in 2002 the waterfall was affected and subsequently stopped flowing. But now, 16 years later, it has returned to the valley and the number of tourists have dramatically increased.”
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But it isn’t just the natural beauty that draws people here. Wadi Darbat is also a hit with tourists because of the other amenities it provides. For instance, tourists have a wide variety of options to choose from restaurants and small stalls that sell food. The area is also leveled, so one easily use a BBQ grill with a great view.
But if you’re looking for other activities, Wadi Darbat doesn’t fail to provide. Visitors can rent boats and go on a tour of the fresh water lake in Salalah. This is one of the biggest lakes in the city, and is great to visit anytime in the year. But Khareef is the best time because the mountains surrounding are all green and the weather is at its best.
— Video courtesy: Shihab Al Shandodi
