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Things to see in Alayat Samail (Oman): 16 places and when to go
Alayat Samail is a town in Oman, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Nature (14), Mountains (14), History (1). The best known are Nakhal Fort, Jabal Fanjah and Jabal Gharbī. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Oman · 23.3032, 57.9782
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (14) · Mountains (14) · History (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- November to March.
- Also possible
- April and October.
- Nearest airport
- MCT Muscat/Seeb, 46 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Qarn al Ḩammām, at 2,344 m.
What to see in Alayat Samail
The places in and around Alayat Samail, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Nakhal FortFort in Oman18 km
- Jabal FanjahMountain in Oman23 km
- Jabal GharbīMountain in Oman9.4 km
- Jabal ḨaḑmMountain in Oman16 km
- Jabal ḨamīmMountain in Oman18 km
- Jabal ḨuwaymahMountain in Oman21 km
- Jabal Multaqā ḨadrīyahMountain in Oman13 km
- Jabal Naf‘ahMountain in Oman19 km
- Jabal QarnMountain in Oman21 km
- Jabal Samā'ilMountain in Oman1.9 km
- Jabal SarūrMountain in Oman16 km
- Jabal Shā'ibSummit6.5 km
- Jabal ShāqMountain in Oman1.9 km
- Qarn al ḨammāmMountain in Oman20 km
- Qarn LuzughSummit13 km
- Fanja Heritage HouseMuseum23 km
When to go to Alayat Samail
The best time to visit Alayat Samail is November to March; also possible: April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:43
- FebBest time11:13
- MarBest time11:50
- AprPossible12:33
- MayBetter not13:07
- JunBetter not13:26
- JulBetter not13:18
- AugBetter not12:49
- SepBetter not12:08
- OctPossible11:27
- NovBest time10:51
- DecBest time10:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 34. In January, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to Oman in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Alayat Samail
The nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT, Muscat/Seeb), 46 km as the crow flies. How to get around Oman (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Nizwa14 places62 km
- Muscat30 places72 km
- Ibri22 places150 km
- Hilf10 places309 km
- Mirbat11 places782 km
- Salalah34 places809 km
And all of Oman, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Alayat Samail?
The best known: Nakhal Fort, Jabal Fanjah, Jabal Gharbī, Jabal Ḩaḑm, Jabal Ḩamīm. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Alayat Samail?
November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 34.
How do you get to Alayat Samail?
The nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 46 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Alayat Samail as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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