2 days ago
Nakhal unveils longest tourist walkway
Nakhal: The Wilayat of Nakhal in South Al Batinah Governorate has officially unveiled the longest tourist walkway in the region. The new path will connect the historic Nakhal Fort to the scenic Ain Al Thawwarah Park, covering a total distance of 3 kilometers.
The walkway will pass through various natural springs, aflaj irrigation systems, and lush agricultural villages along Wadi Nakhal, offering a significant visual and ecological enhancement to the area.
His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Salih Al Busaidi, Wali of Nakhal, emphasized that the project is aimed at boosting tourism in the wilayat and highlighting the natural and cultural landmarks in the villages and farmlands along the route.
The project will be executed in multiple phases, with the first phase spanning one kilometer. Subsequent phases will follow in due course.
The total cost of the project, including attached service facilities, is expected to exceed 1 million Omani Rials. The walkway will be equipped with lighting, interlocking or stone paving, and a range of public amenities.
The Wali also noted that local farm owners along the route will be given the opportunity to establish their own tourism projects in coordination with relevant authorities. These may include eco-lodges, cafés, and electric tourist carts that will transport visitors between the fort and Ain Al Thawwarah. This initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion at the park while also generating employment opportunities for local residents.
The main committee overseeing the project has held its first meeting to approve the implementation plan and form sub-committees to begin execution.
