Time to tick off my 172nd nation – Oman! After exploring the attractive metropolis of Muscat, we headed to Sur the place we stayed for 3 days and a pair of nights. And on this metropolis, our dwelling was Sur Plaza Lodge.
Situated simply 220 kilometers from the capital metropolis, Muscat, Sur is thought for its shipyards which have been very important in relation to the town’s maritime previous. Attributable to its location, Sur additionally turned an important metropolis for sailors and merchants, particularly these from East Africa and India. That is additionally why seeing giant picket boats on this metropolis isn’t a surprise in any respect!
Good after our fantastic day touring Muscat and the desert, we drove straight to Sur to spend our 3 days and a pair of nights whereas additionally exploring the close by points of interest. The second we arrived on the Sur Plaza Lodge, Mr. Mahesh and his staff already gave us a heat welcome! We felt so at dwelling that they even gave us items and surprises! Extra about Sur and Sur Plaza Lodge beneath!
Issues To Do in Sur, Oman
1. Wadi Shab
If you happen to like mountain climbing, this can be a must-do! Wadi Shab is a really spectacular panorama! You’ll hike barely uphill via the wadi over rocks and stones till you stand in entrance of the clear, cool lake. It’s advisable to put on comfy footwear because the stones may be very sharp. If in case you have seen the arid panorama of Oman earlier than, it’s nearly like a fairy story.
2. Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
An incredible place however with lots of vacationers. Within the night, you possibly can watch the laying of eggs, and within the morning, the digging and hatching of the newborn turtles. Sadly, there isn’t a lot value seeing within the space close by.
3. Sur Maritime Museum
A go to to this small open-air museum is value doing. It presents rewarding photograph alternatives, notably the big dhow. After that, you possibly can pay a go to to the close by shipyard that we extremely advocate so you possibly can watch the craftsmen constructing or restoring dhows.
4. Go to the Castles
Probably the greatest issues to do in Sur is to go to its well-known historical monuments – the castles! That is the place you’ll be taught extra about this historical Omani Metropolis and the way historical past formed it into what it’s now.
- Bilad Sur Citadel – This absolutely renovated fort is situated on the outskirts of Sur, through which a number of inside rooms have been ready and may be visited. It’s only round 200 years outdated and was meant as a protection towards invading tribes from the mountain area/desert.
- Ras al Hadd Citadel – Simply outdoors bustling Sur, the well-renovated complicated within the common Ottoman fort fashion is properly value a go to. Whereas there isn’t a lot to see within the few accessible inside areas, the guides there make up for it with their heat demeanor and native tales.
- Al Sinaisilah Citadel – Al Sinaisilah Citadel in central Sur is a well-restored and maintained fortification. The few out there rooms are signposted and partly lovingly adorned. There are additionally adequate parking areas, a rest room, and picnic areas on the location.
The place to Keep in Sur, Oman
We visited so many locations in Muscat earlier than we drove to Sur. Sur Plaza Lodge, hosted by Mr. Mahesh and his staff, welcomed us with numerous items and surprises. We have been spoiled! Haha!
At Sur Plaza Lodge, our room was upgraded to Govt King Room which is de facto cool! It’s outfitted with a flat-screen satellite tv for pc TV and free Wi-Fi. The fashionable decor additionally feels very enjoyable within the eyes. The mattress? Oh wow, I felt like I don’t wish to get off the bed anymore, however I gained’t lose the prospect to discover Oman, so it was a troublesome choice! Haha! For many who are on a good finances, Sur Plaza Lodge additionally has a typical room.
Eating places at Sur Plaza Lodge
This is likely one of the fundamental explanation why it’s tough to go away Sur Plaza Lodge, the eating places! There are 2 fundamental eating places on the resort – Oyster Restaurant and Al Najoom by the Pool Aspect.
Oyster Restaurant
This restaurant overlooks the pool with a tremendous view of the mountain and is situated within the foyer space of the resort. With the dishes they provide, it nearly seems like we have been having a meals tour around the globe! Sure, they don’t solely supply oysters, that’s what I believed too haha!. They’ve conventional Omani/Arabic, Continental, Chinese language/Oriental, and Asian dishes in buffet and a la carte fashion. These scrumptious cuisines are already sufficient to make me joyful!
Restaurant Schedule:
Breakfast – 6:00 am to 10:00 am
Lunch – 11:00 am to three:00 pm
Dinner – 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm
Captain Lounge Bar
If you would like some booze when you’re on the resort, make your option to the Captain Lounge Bar, the drinks and meals listed below are very good!
The meals in Sur Plaza is likely one of the issues to sit up for while you examine in right here. Except for having a soothing keep, I’m fairly positive additionally, you will get pleasure from digging into all of the scrumptious meals in entrance of you!
Excursions
One more reason why it’s best to spend your days at Sur Plaza Lodge is the excursions they provide. Visitors can get pleasure from a Dhow Cruise on the pure coastal panorama of Ras Al Hadd. You’ll get to expertise an hour-long cruise exploring the charming locations in Sur, Oman.
Oops! That’s not sufficient, whereas cruising, you too can have lunch or dinner on board. If you happen to fancy fishing, then you possibly can attempt that too! The Dhow is absolutely furnished so I’m fairly positive you’ll have a memorable expertise right here (you too can have a good time your birthday on a cruise, yay!)
We solely had a restricted time in Oman so it was actually not sufficient, however I used to be so stunned by how enjoyable it’s to discover this charming nation! I’m simply so glad that Sur Plaza Lodge was part of my journey to go to all of the international locations on the earth.
