Bawshar to Muscat: scenic coastal route through Oman
This route covers the scenic coastal drive back to Muscat, Oman, taking a longer scenic alternative instead of the direct highway. The journey includes stops at notable natural attractions and local towns along the way to the capital.
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- place
- Start
- Bawshar Province, Маскат
- End
- Bawshar Province, Маскат
- Stops
- 1
- Video author
- travmap
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Stops on this route
- Bawshar Province, Маскат
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Rental cars in Oman charge extra fees for kilometers over 200 per day. Plan your route accordingly or budget for overage charges.
- Transport
- Consider taking the coastal road from Vijaya back to Muscat instead of the direct route—it adds 2-3 hours of driving but offers scenic views.
- Tip
- Visit the sinkhole (Wadi Bani Khalid area) on the route to Muscat. It's a developed site with a park, palm trees, and flowers. Entry appears to be free with a local gatekeeper present.
- Food
- Try traditional Omani seafood biryani with kingfish and chapati bread at local restaurants. Oman's coastal location makes fresh seafood a specialty.
- Timing
- Avoid eating at restaurants too late (after 8:45 PM may be uncommon in Oman). Better experiences may occur during regular dinner hours when restaurants are busier.
- Food
- Ask if you should eat with your hands or silverware at local Omani restaurants—traditions vary and staff can advise.
- Tip
- The sinkhole site mentioned in Casey Neistat videos is located in Oman. There's a ledge above it, but access may be restricted by fencing.
Video on this route
LONG WAY BACK TO MUSCAT! Goats, Sinkhole & Omani Food