Balcony Hike – An Nakhr Balcony

We got up at sunrise, and broke camp

It’s referred to as Oman’s Grand Canyon – located on Jebel Shams (mountain of sun). Jebel Shams is the highest mountain in Oman (and eastern Arabia) at 9,800 ft and is part of the Al Hajar range. The Balcony Walk (An Nakhr Balcony) is a well-marked trail that runs the rim of the canyon. This 4 hour out and back hike dished up some of the best views in Oman. We passed by abandoned villages and some hidden waterfalls. A few daring goats followed us for a bit. The hike was moderate, and at times narrow if you are scared of heights.
We explored some abandoned villages before heading to the hotel in Nizwa for a hot shower, food and beer