Musandam

Musandam Governorate (مـحـافـظـة مـسـنـدـم) is the smallest region in Oman located at the tip of the Arabian peninsula separating the Persian Gulf from the Gulf of Oman. Musandam is quite unique because it is physically separated from mainland Oman by the UAE. Musandam overlooks the Strait of Hormuz, one of the busiest waterways in the world. It is also sometimes called “The Norway of the East”, due to the rugged mountains that cover the coasts, forming fjords resembling the ones created by glaciers in colder regions. The peninsula consists of the capital city Khasab and a couple of other cities and townships.

We went to Musandam for a weekend and had an amazing time, but due to time constraints we only managed to explore Khasab. You can definitely do lots in two days, especially if you’re in and around Khasab, but if you want to explore the many attractions in Musandam peninsula, we suggest you extend your holiday a bit more.

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