Musandam·Oman
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The Musandam Peninsula juts out towards the Strait of Hormuz, with limestone mountains plunging straight to deep fjords called khors. Boat trips from Khasab reach remote walls where deep water soloing is still pioneering territory.
In season: Oct–Apr · Peak: Nov–Mar
Boat-based climbing on sharp, sometimes loose limestone, with dolphins in the fjords and no services. Summer is far too hot.
Base in Khasab and charter a dhow or boat with a local operator. Go with experienced climbers, and check each landing and depth before climbing.
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