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Article: The stunning AL HOOTA CAVE.
- Article from:
- Times of Oman (Muscat, Oman)
- Article date:
- September 6, 2009
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Byline: Aftab H. Kola
THIS indeed is the perfect spot for Eid getaways. Al Hoota caves nestled in a mountain in the vicinity of the Tanuf Valley in Al Hamra district at the foothills of Central Al Hajar mountains offers a fascinating insight into what lies beneath OmanEoe1/4aos plateaus and ruggedly enchanting peaks.
A stunning scenery greets you just before you reach the place. The cave has an extraordinary dimension and features an electric train that starts from the visitorEoe1/4aos centre reaching the mouth of the tunnel arriving to the caveEoe1/4aos main entrance. But these days the train is under maintenance. So, you need to walk straight (a short ...
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