Rémi Manesse

Sinkhole Vacations

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The Bimmah Sinkhole is a natural geological formation that formed a wide hole in the rock, at the bottom of which lies a turquoise pool.

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Nature, Adventure & Sport

Sinkhole: How to get there?

Approximately a 1 hour drive from Muscat

Sinkhole: When to go?

From mid-October throug mid-March

Sinkhole: For how long?

A few hours

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Sinkhole: What to see in the surroundings?

What our travelers think about their stay

Rémi Manesse

Seasoned Traveller

The Bimmah Sinkhole is a natural geological formation that formed a wide hole in the rock, at the bottom of which lies a turquoise pool.

My suggestion

The spot isn't really easy to find. When you see the sign for Hawiyat Najm Park, don't turn on the trail that's right past it, but keep going a little bit and take the paved road.

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