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8 hours day trip from Muscat to Ayn al Thawara, it is the perfect picnic spot. Along with its fort, Nakhal is also famous for its hot springs. These are found a short drive through the date palm groves leading out of the village from below the fort. At quiet times of the year, Ayn al Thawara is a pleasant place for a picnic either on the banks of the wadi in the shade of the palm trees or at one of the covered picnic tables.

You will also stop at Wadi beni Auf that links Rustaq to Nizwa. The road in this wadi is really made for 4WD cars, The main point of interest of this track will be the “Snake...