Place to visit
Al gobrh, Oman: what it is and when to go
Al gobrh is a hot spring (الغبره) in Oman. Interests: Hot springs. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 13 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 38. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hot spring · Hot springs
- Local name
- الغبره
- Where
- Oman
- Best time
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- MCT Muscat/Seeb, 133 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 22.48872, 58.75436
What it is and where
Al gobrh is a hot spring (الغبره) in Oman.
Its coordinates are 22.48872, 58.75436; the nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT, Muscat/Seeb), 133 km as the crow flies. How to get around Oman (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Al gobrh is November to March.
- JanBest time10:46
- FebBest time11:15
- MarBest time11:51
- AprPossible12:31
- MayBetter not13:05
- JunBetter not13:22
- JulBetter not13:15
- AugBetter not12:47
- SepBetter not12:07
- OctPossible11:28
- NovBest time10:54
- DecBest time10:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Oman in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Oman
To enter Oman there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “If it falls in Ramadan, the country changes its hours”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Oman checklist. Currency: Omani rial (OMR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 9999 (police, fire and ambulance).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- HsahkHot spring6.5 km
- Ḩawrat Hal SulaymSummit13 km
- Jabal SuwādīyahMountain in Oman19 km
- Jabal HawrahMountain in Oman31 km
- Jabal MukhtarānMountain in Oman40 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Oman guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is Al gobrh?
It is a hot spring (الغبره in the local language) in Oman.
When is the best time to visit Al gobrh?
November to March. In June there are 13 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 38.
How do you get to Al gobrh?
The nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 133 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Oman is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Oman map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hsahk, Ḩawrat Hal Sulaym, Jabal Suwādīyah. The rest is in the Oman guide.
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