Ayn Athum is one of the waterfalls in Dhofar Governorate, outside the city of Salalah. This part of Oman has plethora of natural springs and waterfalls, some of which are seasonal and can only be found during the monsoon season (locally known as Khareef).
Ain Athum is also a season waterfall and can only be found in July and August only, subject to the sufficient rains during the season.
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The Details About Ayn Athum Waterfalls
Ain Athum is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Salalah. You can only visit it in Khareef season.
A Popular Tourist Attraction in Khareef Season
Ain Athum is usually crowded with tourists during Khareef season, most of whom have come from the warmer cities in the Middle East. The weather in the monsoon season is great for the outdoor picnic and explore the amazing landscapes.
Usually, the monsoon season is from the end of June to the mid of September each year.
During this time, there are many makeshift stalls are made on this tourist spot, selling kids toys, kites, cut pieces of fresh fruits, umbrellas and other stuff that you might need. Some cabins sell ice cream and other snacks. It’s a common sight to see the vendors selling grilled corns for 700 baiza.
As khareef gains momentum, the waterfall becomes better and the surrounding mountains turns greener.
Guided Tour to Ayn Athum Waterfall
A special guided tour, private as well as group one, is arranged by Beautiful Salalah Tours every Khareef for you to explore Ayn Athum.
For booking the tour, you can contact Beautiful Salalah Tours, which is the leading online tour operator in Salalah. The company arranges the tour with the licensed guide, who are Omanis and know Salalah pretty well.
Booking the memorable tour with professional team of Beautiful Salalah is very easy. Just drop a Whatsapp message to our 24/7 customer support numbers +968 9120 6678 or +968 9012 3004 and book the trip.
Alternately, you can drop an email to info@beautifulsalalahtours.com or book via TripAdvisor.
Beautiful Salalah Tours has 4.5 star review in TripAdvisor and is operating in Salalah since 2018. You can read all the reviews on TripAdvisor before making a decision.
Ayn Athum Location
Ayn Athum waterfall is in Jabal Qara, which is one of the three series in Dhofar mountains. This waterfall is located East of Salalah city and the drive will take around 25 to 30 minutes. The drive to this place is simply stunning and memorable, it is through green mountains and curvy roads.
Recommended Place to Stay in Salalah
For a memorable and comfortable family vacation, the best place to stay in Salalah are the Resorts, located on the Indian Ocean coastline.
The white sandy beaches, palm trees, tropical and Khareef weather and the hospitality of the Salalah hotels 5 star is incomparable to any place in the world.
If you are traveling on budget, there is nothing to worry about as Salalah also has clean and spacious apartments to stay.
There are Over 100 Hotels and Apartments on Booking.com for Salalah, which you can consider for your comfortable and memorable stay.
Below are our recommendations:
Luxury: Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
There couldn’t be any better choice of staying in Salalah other than Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara. This is the finest and premium resort in the city with private pool villas, which are not available in other resorts.
Anantara is located next to the famous tourist location of Al Baleed Archeological Site, Frankincense Land Museum and is on the white sand beach of the Arabian Sea.
Indeed, it is a great place to have a fun filled family vacation. Check prices, reviews, and availability here
Mid Range: Fanar Hotel and Residences
Although Fanar Hotel and Residences is a 5 star resort, but since it’s a little bit away from the city, its price is almost equal to that of a 3 star hotel in the center of the city. It is located at Hawana Salalah Marina, and is by far the largest resort in Salalah.
The only drawback is that this hotel a little away from the city. But hotel will arrange the airport transfers, so there is nothing to worry about. Also if you have rent a car, or are planning to book guided tours by Beautiful Salalah then it’s an ideal pick. Check prices, reviews, and availability here
Budget: Star House Elite
There are many apartments by the name of Star House, but this one is preferred as it is a nice apartment in the center of the city. There are many restaurants, including Indian cuisine and local food, at walking distance. It’s right opposite of the largest mosque in Salalah – Sultan Qaboos Mosque.
The most unique feature of this apartment is that its on the bus route of Mwasalat public transport and you can arrive here from airport using the bus. Also Star House Elite is at walking distance from the bus station of Mwasalat, GTC, GLT, and other intercity buses. Check prices, reviews, and availability here
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