Hiking · Al Sharqiyah Governorate
Wadi Bani Khalid
EasyFree entry📍 Al Sharqiyah
🗺️ 2–4 km⏱️ Half day📈 Easy🌅 Best: Year round🚗 Approx. 2 hrs from Muscat from Muscat
About this trail
One of Oman's most accessible and beautiful wadis with water flowing year-round. Turquoise pools perfect for swimming surrounded by dramatic limestone scenery.
Unlike many wadis that dry up in summer, Bani Khalid keeps its water all year making it a reliable destination any time.
Trail highlights
✓Year-round turquoise pools
✓Small waterfalls
✓Easy family access
✓Café at entrance
🎒 What to bring
0/7 packed💧 1.5L water minimumMust
👟 Trail shoes or bootsMust
🧢 Hat and sunscreenMust
📱 Offline maps downloaded
🩹 Basic first aid kit
🍌 Light snacks
🔦 Torch if starting at dawn
💡 Before you go
→One of very few wadis with swimming water year-round
→Upper pools require a short hike but are less crowded
→Café and bathroom facilities at the entrance
→Great for families — lower pools are shallow and safe
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Ready to hit the trail?
Free — no booking needed. Bring water, wear trail shoes, start early.