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Sur most preferred short holiday destination

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With just around 200km from the capital Muscat, Sur in the South al Sharqiyah Governorate is one of the most preferred short holiday destinations.


A ride along the pristine coast towards Sur from Muscat and Qurayat offers pleasant travel experiences that are unmatched anywhere in the country, perhaps even in the region.


With hotels and apartments of choice easily available online, Sur and South Sharqiyah are worth exploring around the year.


Sources in hotels around the Ras al Jinz Turtle said that bookings are nearly 90 per cent during April 21-24.


“Sur and the travel to Sur is one such that people will get never bored despite making several visits I still feel the route to the wilayat can be commercially exploited giving


more amenities to visitors without disturbing the natural environment,” said Naeem Khan, who plans to visit the region with his friends from Pakistan.


Rashid, a private Omani tour guide, said, “Irrespective of the season I get a booking to places around Sur and upto Ras al Jinz once a month. This is a lifetime experience for any visitors, domestic or international. Though announced many times, I feel there is a shortage of enough restrooms and refreshment places on the route which can be provided even if it is for a small fee.”


It may be noted that the travel to popular tourist destinations such as Ras al Hadd, Ras al Jinz and Al Ashkharah, and even Masirah are via this route.


The Wadi Daykhah Dam, Fins Beach and Wadi Shab, Bimmah Sinkhole, and the Qalhat ancient city are located on the route to Sur.


First-time visitors to Sur should not miss the Bilad Sur Castle, Dhow industry, maritime museum, and Al Ayjah Lighthouse.


Bilad Sur Castle offers a spectacular view of the surrounding areas and it hosts a museum.


Situated to the south of the Khor al Batah suspension bridge, the Dhow Industry gives insight into how wooden boats were made in the past.


Fatah Al Khair is the name of a ship that is currently part of an open-air museum which is dedicated to the shipbuilding lineage of the city of Sur in Oman.


Built over 70 years ago, the wooden fishing vessel of Fatah Al Khair has strong historical significance to it. It was brought back to Yemen, restored, and grounded on dry land.


The ship is said to be hand-built without any nails.


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