And just a few kilometres before the heart of Nizwa, one of those mountains rises to a dizzying height. At about ten thousand feet above sea level, Al Jabal al Akhdar (The Green Mountain) is undoubtedly one of the highest points in the Sultanate, making it a hotspot for the adventurous. Night temperatures can drop below zero centigrade in winter from November until March, and snow is not unknown. Conversely, the climate is very pleasant in the height of summer and the jabal is a welcome retreat for campers with four wheel drive vehicles.
