Oman

 

About Oman:

Oman is officially called as the Sultanate of Oman and is a country located on the southeast coast of Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East. Oman is a peaceful and silent country with some of the adventurous tourist attractions. Oman has the third strongest currency in the World. Oman is a safe country and is governed by a Monarch known as Sultan.

Country:

• Oman 🇴🇲

Flag of Oman:

Date Visited:

• April 2025

Duration: 

• 2 Nights & 3 Days

Capital & Largest City:

• Muscat

Continent:

• Asia - Middle East

Currency:

• Omani Riyal (OMR)
• 1 OMR = 223 INR (as of April 2025)

Must Visit Places:

• Muscat:
  
• Mutrah Souq
• Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
• Qurum Beach
• City Centre Muscat
• Mutrah Corniche
• Mutrah Gold Souq

• Wadi Shab:

• Wadi Shab
• Bimmah Sinkhole

Off -beat Places:

• Nizwa:
• Nizwa Fort
• Nizwa Souq


Salalah:
• Wadi Darbat - Salalah
• Al Fizayah Beach - Salalah
• Al Mughsail Beach - Salalah
• Sumhuram Old City - Salalah
• Marneef Cave - Salalah
• Sultan Qaboos Mosque - Salalah
• Souq Al Hafa - Salalah

Dialing Code:

• +968

Driving Side:

• Driving Side: Right
• Driver Seat: Left

Time Zone:

• Gulf Standard Time (GST)
• India is 1 Hour and 30 minutes ahead of Oman (9:30 AM in India is 8:00 AM in Oman)

Demonym:

• Omani

Culture & Religion:

• Islam (~ 95%)
• Hindu (~2%)

Languages:

• Arabic (Official)
• Hindi
• English

Ethnic Groups:

• Omani
• Indian

Mobile Networks with decent coverage:

• Omantel - State Owned network
• Ooredoo
• Vodafone
• Orenna

Local Transfers: 

• OTaxi cab by Yango (Most Popular)
• Yango (Most Popular)
• Tasleem Taxi
• Oman Taxi
• Taxi Muscat

Food Delivery Apps: 

• Talabat App
• Keeta
• Blinkit

Foods to try in Oman: 

• Chicken / Mutton Machboos - Oman Style Biryani (Must Try) 
• Shuwa - Lamb meat  
• Chicken / Mutton mandi - Omani style mandi
• Mashuai - Omani style grilled Fish
• Shawarma - Most popular in Oman
• Muqalab - Omani Style Fried Biryani (Chicken/Lamb) 
• Mishkak - Grilled meat Skewers (Chicken/Lamb)  
• Muthbe - Camel meat
• Qabooli - Camel meat Mandi

Desserts to try in Dubai: 

• Omani Halwa
• Dates  
• Kahwa - Omani Coffee
• Luqaimat
• Kunafa

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Visa:

• Tourist e-Visa is required for Indian Citizens to enter into Oman
• Free Visa on Arrival for Oman is applicable for Indian Passport Holders with valid US visa 

Visa Video:

Note:

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Hotel Stayed:

• Muscat:
• Hotel Name: Wyndham Garden Muscat Al Khuwair
• Cost: ~ INR 6,800/- per day for 2 people
• Type: King Room
• Meal: Breakfast Included
• Hotel booking link: Wyndham Garden Muscat Al Khuwair

Hotel Video:

Note: The price of the hotels is subjected to change. Please refer to the respective booking page for the updated fare.

Flight Information:

• Airport Information:
• Airport in Hyderabad is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) and is located at Shamshabad.
• Airport in Oman is Muscat International Airport (MCT)
• Airport in Salalah is Salalah International Airport (SLL)
• Direct flights are available from Hyderabad to Oman (MCT)
• Oman Air operates from Hyderabad to Muscat (MCT)
• Indigo operates from Hyderabad to Muscat (MCT)
• Oman Air operates from Muscat to Salalah (SLL)
• Direct flights are available from Dubai (DXB) to Oman (MCT)

Hyderabad to Muscat:

• Onward Flight Information:
• Direct flights to Muscat are available from Hyderabad.
• Flight I booked: UAE to Muscat
• Oman Air from UAE to Muscat
• Cost: ~ INR 10,000/- per person
• Layover: NA
• Type: Economy; 7 kg carry on and 30kg check-in per person
• Duration: ~ 1 hr
• Flights can be booked using the following link: Dubai - Oman

• Return Flight Information:
• Direct flights to Hyderabad are available from Oman.
• Flight Info:
• Indigo Airlines from Oman to Hyderabad
• Cost: ~ INR 9,200/- per person
• Layover: NA
• Type: Economy; 7 kg carry on and 30kg check-in per person
• Duration: ~ 3.5 hrs
• Flights can be booked using the following link: Oman - Hyd

Note: The flight fare is subjected to change with time. Please refer to the respective booking page for the updated fare.

Total Budget:

• The approximate cost that will incur for UAE trip for 7 Nights and 8 Days is:
• Oman Solo Travel (2N 3D): ~ INR 55,000/-
• Oman Couple Travel (2N 3D): ~ INR 94,000/-

• Oman Solo Travel (4N 5D): ~ INR 1,22,000/-
• Oman Couple Travel (4N 5D): ~ INR 2,14,900/-

Detailed Budget Split:

2N 3D:

4N 5D:

Note: The above budget is subjected to change with time. The above mentioned is an approximate value and may vary depending upon the itinerary that will be planned. We do not guarantee the same budget or same pricing that is mentioned in this blog.

Oman Activity Tickets:

Muscat:

• Activity tickets are available at the respective tourist places.

Wadi Shab:

• Wadi Shab Day Tour: Wadi Shab & Bimmah Sink Hole

Nizwa:

Nizwa Day Tour: Nizwa Day Tour

Salalah:

• Salalah Day Tour: East and West Salalah

Local Tour Operator:
Please DM on instagram/wanderwithlaksh for Local tour operator information.

Note: The above mentioned activities and packages are subjected to change with time and we do not have any control on them as they are operated by the tour operators. We suggest to please check the booking links and with tour operators if you are unsure about any information. Our intention here is to help you look at the best package among the other tour packages.

Oman Detailed Itinerary:

Click the below link to download the Oman itinerary: Download OMAN Itinerary

Oman Vlogs Day Wise

Day 1: Dubai to Oman

Dubai to Oman:

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Day 2: Wadi Shah

Wadi Shah, Bimmah Sink Hole:

fyi - Click here to download complete Oman Itinerary.

Day 3: Muscat

Muscat Day Tour:

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Oman Complete Tour Information:

Please refer below for complete information on Oman. This video will help you understand the places in Oman and how to plan for the same.

Oman Complete Tour Details Vlog:

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Note: The above mentioned itinerary is the one that we followed for our trip. This has been planned by us after doing extensive research. The packages, timings and transfer might change as they are managed by the tour operators. We do not own any liability for anything and we do not have any control on anything. We suggest to please check the booking links and with tour operators if you are unsure about any information. Our intention here is to help you give an idea on how you can plan for your trip.

Oman Playlist:

• Please view our Oman videos on YouTube here Oman Playlist.
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Disclaimer:

The ticket, flight and hotel prices that are listed are subjected to change and there is no guarantee that they remain the same. The prices may increase or decrease and that is completely dependent on the issuing agency/tour operator. The pricing information that I listed above is something that I got the deal for. Please do not rely on those prices and I suggest to check the updated prices using the links provided or with the operators while planning for the trip.

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