Nakhal Fort
A large fortress in the Al Batinah region, standing on a rocky hill above the date palm oasis of Nakhal. Its foundations are said to predate Islam, and the restored rooms, towers and cannons can be explored up to the roof.
- Where
- Nakhal, South Al Batinah, Oman
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 23.3947, 57.8285
Get the Nakhal Fort stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Nakhal Fort. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your South Al Batinah volume with your photos and a note.
Near Nakhal Fort
Al Thowarah Hot Spring 2.1 km
A natural hot spring a few kilometres from Nakhal Fort, off the road that connects Barka with Rustaq. The warm water runs through channels beside the road and fills small pools where local families come to bathe and rest.
Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque 21 km
A mosque in Samail, in the Ad Dakhiliyah region of Oman, also known as Masjid Al Midmar. It was founded by Mazin bin Ghadoubah, an early convert to Islam in Oman, and is often counted among the oldest mosques in the country.
Al Hazm Castle 40 km
A fortress near Rustaq in the Western Hajar Mountains, built in the early 18th century by Imam Bil'arab bin Sultan. Its thick walls, towers and a well inside the courtyard made it a stronghold of the Ya'arubi dynasty, and it now houses a small museum.
Jebel Akhdar 47 km
A high plateau in the Hajar Mountains, about 80 kilometres long, known as the Green Mountain. Its terraced villages grow pomegranates, apricots and roses, and the cooler air makes it a retreat from the summer heat below.
Wadi Bani Awf 50 km
A wadi in the Hajar Mountains linking the Dakhiliyah and Batinah regions, with a rough mountain road. It runs past small villages, palm groves and deep gorges, and is known for off road driving.
Aflaj Irrigation System 53 km
A set of ancient channels that carry water from springs and underground sources to fields and villages across Oman. The systems date from about AD 500, and several, including Falaj Daris near Nizwa, are still shared out by traditional timetables.
Ad Dimaniyat Islands 58 km
A chain of nine small islands in the Gulf of Oman, off the Batinah coast near Muscat. They form a protected nature reserve with coral reefs, and green and hawksbill turtles nest on the beaches.
Al Hoota Cave 60 km
A show cave of about 5 kilometres in the mountain near Al Hamra, with lakes, stalactites and stalagmites. Local people have known it for centuries, and visitors enter on a small train and then walk on a marked path.
More hidden gems in South Al Batinah
Questions
Where is Nakhal Fort?
Nakhal Fort is in Nakhal, South Al Batinah, Oman. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Al Thowarah Hot Spring (2.1 km), Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque (21 km), Al Hazm Castle (40 km).
How do I get the Nakhal Fort stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Nakhal Fort and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your South Al Batinah volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Nakhal Fort before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your South Al Batinah volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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