Dalkut (also written Dhalkut and in Arabic ظلكوت) is another wilayat of Dhofar Governorate. It is on the Western side of Salalah, Oman
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Distance Between Salalah and Dhalkut
Dhalkut is located some 150 kilometer from Salalah on the western side. It is around 2 hours drive from Salalah via hairpin bend road.
Dhalkut View Point from Cliff
The town of Dhalkut is located below the Al Qamar Mountains. From the height, the view of Dalkut Beach is amazing. You can stopover and see the nature before descending from the highway towards Dalkut Beach.
Dhalkut Beach with Helicopter
Notable place to visit in Dhaluk is the beach with the wreck of helicopter that is half buried under the beach sand. There are many stories about this Helicopter.
This beach has many houses along the shore and it’s common to see kids playing there, who are residing in these houses. Be respectful to the residents and dress modestly.
Baobab Tree Dhalkut
Another tourist attraction in Dalkhut is an enormous old tree known as Baobab or Hiroum Dheeri (the Tree from Far Away). This is tree, which has association with mainland Africa.
Dhalkut Sea View Point
This is perhaps one of the best view of the Arabian Sea on the Western side of Salalah, which is full of best beaches in Oman.
The walkway is along the edge of the cliff, but has a protection wall. The cows have also come to visit the view point and walk on the walkway.
Dhalkut Port
There is a small port, located in the town of Dhalkut. It’s basically a fishing port.
Who Should Visit Dhalkut?
Don’t visit Dalkut, if you have time limitation when you are in Salalah as it will take full day, but the place is worthy to visit if you are in Salalah for a few days.