Friday 23 / May / 2025
Muscat: The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat, Oman, organised a Nepal-Oman Friendship Hiking Programme.
The event aimed to foster friendship, promote wellness, and encourage environmental awareness among the Nepali and Omani communities.
The hiking commenced at 5:20 am from Riyam Park, proceeding through the historic Muttrah Fort and ended at Riyam Park.
The approximately two-hour-long hike brought together a diverse group of 46 participants, including the Ambassador Dornath Aryal, the first Omani woman to climb Mt. Everest, Ms. Nadira Al Harthy, Embassy officials and their family members, representatives of Nepali community organisations, Omani journalists, and renowned social media influencers.
Emergency safety measures including ambulance were arranged through the Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman. Prior to the hike, Everest Climber Ms. Nadira Al Harthi briefed participants on important precautions and safety tips for hiking.
All the participants enjoyed the hiking trail, which offers stunning views. Since the route mostly faces north, it is suitable for hiking in the early morning and evening even during the summer season.
As part of the environmental awareness initiative, participants also took part in collecting plastic bottles and other litter along the route, reinforcing the message of ecological responsibility.
Upon completing the hike, Ambassador Aryal thanked all the participants and recounted his personal experience on the trail. He praised the breath-taking scenery, highlighting the colourful rock formations, water-filled streams, and the variety of plants along the trail.
