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Things to see in Hilf (Oman): 10 places and when to go
Hilf is a town in Oman, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Mountains (8). The best known are ‘Ayn Duwayyah, Jabal Dawwah and Jabal Abū al Khashūl. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Oman · 20.6562, 58.8768
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- November to March.
- Also possible
- April and October.
- Nearest airport
- DQM Duqm, 183 km as the crow flies
What to see in Hilf
The places in and around Hilf, 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.
- ‘Ayn DuwayyahNature14 km
- Jabal DawwahMountain in Oman15 km
- Jabal Abū al KhashūlMountain in Oman17 km
- Jabal ash ShabbahSummit15 km
- Jabal at TurābīMountain in Oman1.5 km
- Jabal MadhrūbSummit11 km
- Jabal ŢaḩawţahSummit20 km
- Jabal ŢaymaḩSummit18 km
- Khaţm Daynāt ar RawḑahSummit14 km
- Khawr Ḩumr aş Şaghīrah, Khawr Humr as SaghirahBay30 km
When to go to Hilf
The best time to visit Hilf 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 time10:53
- FebBest time11:19
- MarBest time11:51
- AprPossible12:29
- MayBetter not12:59
- JunBetter not13:15
- JulBetter not13:08
- AugBetter not12:42
- SepBetter not12:07
- OctPossible11:31
- NovBest time11:00
- DecBest time10:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 45. In January, 10 of the 10 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 Hilf
The nearest main airport is Duqm International Airport (DQM, Duqm), 183 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 places288 km
- Alayat Samail16 places309 km
- Muscat30 places330 km
- Ibri22 places376 km
- Mirbat11 places601 km
- Salalah34 places647 km
And all of Oman, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hilf?
The best known: ‘Ayn Duwayyah, Jabal Dawwah, Jabal Abū al Khashūl, Jabal ash Shabbah, Jabal at Turābī. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hilf?
November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 45.
How do you get to Hilf?
The nearest main airport is Duqm International Airport (DQM), 183 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hilf as the destination and these 10 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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