The terraces of Jebel Al Akdar are the most fascinating tourist attractions in the country, where the mercury falls below zero in the winter and gets a good amount of rains, making it a good water reservoir benefited by the villages buying at the foot of the towering mountain range. The area is also known for its exotic fruits, such as, grapes, pomegranates, almonds, walnuts, apples, guavas.

 

At about 10,000 feet above sea level, Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar (The Green Mountain) is the highest peak in the Eastern Hajar Mountains and one of the highest points in the Sultanate. The thrilling views from the Jabal, as well as its balmy climate, are among the qualities that distinguish it as one of the top tourism spots in Oman.

The summer does not exceed 30 C° on the Jabal, while in winter the temperature can plunge below 5 C°. The Jabal receives an annual average of 303 mm of rainfall. The higher planes of the mountain are densely populated with lush vegetations comprising fruit trees, flowers and shrubs, which gives rise to the name. Some 54 nuclear communities sprinkled over different levels on the mountain, have clusters of farms growing pomegranates, apricots, peaches, cherries and walnuts.