🏡 Mountain Village📍 Al Batinah🚙 4WD required
Wakan Village
Oman's only mountain village with a spring blossom season — at 2,000 metres, surrounded by apricot orchards that flower every February.
Western Hajar Mountains
Oman's only mountain village with a spring blossom season — at 2,000 metres, surrounded by apricot orchards that flower every February.
Western Hajar Mountains
At 2,000 metres in the Western Hajar, Wakan smells different from every other village in Oman — in February and March the apricot orchards that ring the stone houses release a scent that carries across the entire valley. The village perches above the Ghubrah Bowl, its terraced gardens stepped down the slope below traditional stone architecture unchanged in generations.
Oman has mountain villages, but Wakan is the only one with a complete spring blossom season — the apricot trees flower simultaneously across dozens of terraces, creating one of the country's most unexpected visual events. Walking Route W25 passes through the village and continues along canyon edges with views to the Batinah Plain far below. February and March are the window — after the blossoms fall, the moment is gone until next year.
A curated selection of moments from the Western Hajar Mountains.
About 150 km from Muscat. From Nakhal, take the road toward Awabi, then follow signs to Wadi Mistal. 4WD is ESSENTIAL for the final steep ascent. About 2.5–3 hours from Muscat.
These operators offer guided tours and experiences at Wadi Hoqain — from half-day swims to full overnight treks. Book directly through them for the best experience.