Place to visit
Land of Frankincense, Oman: what it is and when to go
Land of Frankincense is a cultural landscape (أرض اللبان) in Oman. Interests: History. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 13 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 57. 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
- Cultural landscape · History
- Local name
- أرض اللبان
- Where
- Oman
- Best time
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- SLL Salalah, 66 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 17.62982, 54.04165
What it is and where
Land of Frankincense is a cultural landscape (أرض اللبان) in Oman.
Its coordinates are 17.62982, 54.04165; the nearest main airport is Salalah International Airport (SLL, Salalah), 66 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)
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the History places in Oman. 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 Land of Frankincense is November to March.
- JanBest time11:03
- FebBest time11:26
- MarBest time11:53
- AprPossible12:24
- MayBetter not12:50
- JunBetter not13:03
- JulBetter not12:58
- AugBetter not12:36
- SepBetter not12:06
- OctPossible11:35
- NovBest time11:09
- DecBest time10:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 57. 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
- Jabal MajalīSummit3.3 km
- Jabal SuniyibSummit4.5 km
- Wadi Dawkah Frankincense TreesProtected area in Oman32 km
- Jebel Bayt SafteerMountain in Oman50 km
- Khujum, KhujumCave51 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Oman guide.
More in Oman: History
- Bahla Fort: medieval Islamic fort in Oman
- Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn: archaeological site
- Qalhat: ancient city of the Kingdom of Hormuz, in Oman
- Al Alam Palace: ceremonial palace of the Sultan of Oman
- Nakhal Fort: Fort in Oman
- Nizwa Fort: fortress in Oman
Every Oman place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Land of Frankincense?
It is a cultural landscape (أرض اللبان in the local language) in Oman.
When is the best time to visit Land of Frankincense?
November to March. In June there are 13 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 57.
How do you get to Land of Frankincense?
The nearest main airport is Salalah International Airport (SLL), 66 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 Jabal Majalī, Jabal Suniyib, Wadi Dawkah Frankincense Trees. The rest is in the Oman guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Land of Frankincense on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.