AL HOOTA CAVE

I am in the royal country of Oman. Spending some quality time with my family. We recently made a visit to a natural cave called al hoota cave. Some info of the cave is given below. Enjoy:)

Show-cave

Al Hoota cave is one of nature’s most spectacular highlights in the Sultanate of Oman. You can now relax through a dreamy tour in the heart of the underground where stalactites meet stalagmites. The Cave has an extraordinary dimension featuring an electrical train that starts from the visitor center reaching the mouth of the tunnel arriving to the cave’s main entrance. To enhance the visitor’s experience, a walkway is also been carved alongside, hugging the wall of the cave, with the pathway well lit by a system that throws light on the natural formations curving the walls of the cave, making the entire experience quite surreal and unforgettable.

To make your experience more memorable, guided tours are provided and are customized to meet your expectation.

The most intresting fact

The cave homes a fragile underground ecosystem. The main cave features an underground lake with natural ventilation, resulting in the phenomenon whereby blind, transparent fish thrive in large shoals. Found only in these catchments of water, these fish feed on organic nourishment carried in by the rain water.

Al Hoota Cave Train
(train is under maintenance and will be back soon!)

The first train in Oman, Al Hoota Cave’s train takes you from the visitor’s center to the main entrance of the cave, a journey of about 4 minutes of an unforgettable ride by the dazzling nature of Oman.

The train was built in Austria by a group of professional Austrians who were keen to turn it into a comfortable passenger-room. The capacity of the train is 25 to 36 passengers. The outside skin of the wagons is made of metal that allow good ventilation. The train has a modern design with relaxing summer-wagons to accommodate passengers with the outdoor ride experience.

The visitor center

Lending a holiday experience to the cave visit, a visitor center avails you with all the necessary tourism facilities you require. Starting with parking your car or coach in a spacious parking. Reaching the visitor center, enjoying a nice lunch or dinner in Al Hoota Lebanese and international restaurant, goofing around the souvenir shop, enriching your knowledge in our Natural history museum, and relaxing in the waiting area while watching a documentary film about oman, caves in oman, and Al Hoota cave.

Restaurant
(Opens December 2007)

A fine exquisite Lebanese and International cuisine has come to table here. This exclusive restaurant, offering an inviting and a warm atmosphere with a delicate panoramic view, is ideal for a luxury day out for lunch or dinner. Don’t bypass a variety of delightful dishes spiced up with the finest aromas.

Souvenir shop

Please yourself and those you love! Don’t forget to take home with you a few of Oman’s traditional souvenirs. Wrap up some fine handmade potteries, crafts or silverware. Also check out Omani carpets weaved from palm tree leaves and goat wool surrounded with the charming scents of Oman.

Locally made handcrafts are perfect examples of a living cultural heritage.

Pottery is one of the old traditional crafts in Oman. Each Region has its own distinctive character.

Silver: Nizwa and Rustac have the best workshops and silversmiths. Items are mostly jwellery but vary to utility carved boxes and decoration items.

Carpets weaved with palm trees leaves and goat wools are also a distinguish tradition.

Coffee shop

Relax and enjoy a refreshing drink at our coffee shop located on the Al Hoota cave plateau on the southern slopes of Jabal Akhdar. Take home with you a memorable experience of Oman’s overwhelming natural heritage.

Natural History museum
(Opens December 2007)

A museum for natural history is planned on the 2nd floor of the visitor center.
Educational interactive materials are set to enhance visitors' experience: time machine, sound & light shows, displays…

Incentives

For your next conference, business meeting or special event...Al Hoota Cave is the perfect location. Just throw the idea and PromoOman will do the rest. We have the exclusive privilege of organizing successful events and we go far beyond the ordinary, making your experience extraordinary.

Kids area

A special recreational kids area is designed to make family visits an enjoyable and relaxed one. Parents could leave their kids in an oasis like area shaded by palm trees.

People with special needs

The show-cave was designed to enable people with special needs to visit partially the cave. Latest interactive technologies are set to enhance their experience.