Nakhal lies at the foothills of the mountains near an abundant source of water, which irrigates extensive date palm plantations. Drive along the magnificent Batinah coastline to Barka then heading south to the Oasis of Nakhal. Visit a Fort dates back to the 17th Century and Al Thowarah Hot Springs. Picnic lunch in one of the many shades. Then moving to Rustaq to visit another pre-Islamic fort. Return to Muscat .