Salalah is Famous for its beautiful valleys during the Monsoon

Salalah is the major city of the Dhofar region of southern Oman, and one of oman's chief ports. It is located approximately 1000 km south of the capital, Muscat, and lies at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, on the Indian Ocean. Oman is located on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. The southern region, Dhofar, is famous for its beautiful valleys during the Monsoon (Khareef) season.

Oman's southern Dhofar region has a glorious history and heritage-the wonders of nature, rich culture, traditions and notable economic development. Dhofar's history and heritage are strongly reflected in the mores of the Omani people. Frankincense enjoys a pivotal place among all things that embody the region's fine heritage. In antiquity, the scented gum inspired a trade of spectacular proportions with other civilizations, spawning in its wake legendary cities like (the lost city of Arabia), Sumharam and AlBalid, the ruins of which are a big draw to tourist. Salalah, better known as the perfume city of Arabia, is the capital of Dhofar region. Two compelling reasons draw visitors to this mystical land antiquity of the place dating back thousands of years, stemming from historical and religious factors, and the scenic splendors of the magnificent mountains, captivating beaches and an awe-inspiring desert. Ancient history dating back to 2500 BC lies in slumber in Salalah. Visitors have the opportunity to step into the very spots where legendary men lived their lives. The tomb of Prophet Job located on Mount (Jabal) Eiteen, 40 km from Salalah, has special appeal to Muslims, Christians and Jews as the prophet's life is mentioned in the scriptures of the three religions splendors of the magnificent mountains, captivating beaches and an awe-inspiring desert. Ancient history dating back to 2500 BC lies in slumber in Salalah. Visitors have the opportunity to step into the very spots where legendary men lived their lives. The tomb of Prophet Job located on Mount (Jabal) Ittin, 40 km from Salalah, has special appeal to Muslims, Christians and Jews as the prophet's life is mentioned in the scriptures of the three religions links of the port city, the pioneering one in 1952 by Wendell Phillips, a leading American Archaeologist, who made remarkable headway through subsequent visits and excavations. Sumharam is located in Taqah, 30 km from Salalah.