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The Jebel Akhdar in Oman stands tall at more than three thousand meters above sea level and is the highest mountain peak in the East Hajar Mountain range and is one of the highest mountains of the country. The views from the top of the mountain is breathtaking and to go to the top of the mountain a four wheeled drive is required along with a road permit since the place has lot of military installations. Adding to the natural beauty of the place is the beautiful nature of the people which has helped the place to develop into a natural choice for tourists. The places which you can checkout on the way to the Jebel Akhdar are the small towns of Wadi Bani Habib,Al Ayn and Saiq. One can also check out the numerous small farms on the way where the farmers raise a number of fruits including walnuts, grapes and pomengranates. The place has excellent climate throughout the year with the temperature in summer not going beyond 30 C and not falling below 5 C in winter. A new tourist point has come up and it is a Canyon called Diana's Point named after the Late Princess Diana who had visited the place in the eighties. If you have heard the song desert rose and was eager to know where it belonged to, your search should ends at the Jebel Akhdar Mountain in Oman which is the home of these scented flowers. The Desert Rose as it is called is used in making rose water and the place also has woodland with junipers. The oil which comes out from these plants gives instant relief to headache and muscular pain. The place is also infested with thorn bushes which provide fodder to the livestock. Undoubtedly, Jebel Akhdar is one of the most popular and a must see destination in Oman.
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