Caving in Muscat

Caving is a popular recreational sport of Muscat. Caving is related to the activities of rock climbing as well as crawling. The Majlis al Jhinn is one of the largest caves in the world. The Caving in Muscat is one of the most popular activities among the youngsters. The caves of Majlis al Jhinn have three openings to the surface on earth. The caves are more than fifteen meters deep.

There are chambers which are one hundred and seventy eight meters deep and provide amazing scope for adventure to those who dare. The caves of Majlis al Jhinn are positioned in the Jebel Bani Jaber Mountains between the Shab and Nam region of Oman. The caves of Majlis al Jhinn were discovered by a geologist in the year of nineteen hundred and eighty three.

The Omani government made the caves the popular spots for rock climbing, hiking and caving. You can take a look at the three thousand years old catacombs and tombs. The destination of the Majlis al Jhinn caves is about four to five hours away from the capital city of Oman. You should carry ample quantities of water to these caves. Water is scarce in this part of Muscat.

Getting to Majlis al Jhinn is easy in the recent times as you can take your car till the wadi of the mountain Jebel Bani Jaber. After you leave your car, walk northwards for ten minutes or so. After ten minutes you will experience an uphill climb. While caving, you can even visit the villages nearby, enjoy lunch and dinners with them, and spend a night with them. You should be aware of the sink holes in the region which are dangerous to the activity of caving in the Jebel Bani Jaber Mountains in Muscat. Browse to obtain more information on Adventure and Recreation in Muscat .