Wadi Bani Kharus…

This week, I traveled with a friend about two hours out of Muscat to explore Wadi Bani Kharus in the Sultanate of Oman. We started off with a serene stroll through the shade of the wadi’s pleasant palm grove, ushered along by the sounds of rushing water, croaking frogs, and the greetings of Southeast Asian migrant workers tilling in the fields.
Since there was no clear path, we had to splash through some water, climb over boulders, and make our own way. Eventually we hiked up above the wadi along its falaj irrigation system for a charming view of the valley and fields below. When we reached the source of the water, we were dazzled by the pool’s turquoise hue — a stunning gem hidden in the mountains.