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| Qurum Natural Park |
Right at the heart of Oman’s stony capital Muscat, there lies an oasis of green trees,
endless manicured beds of flowers, water fountains, artificial water falls and
large play area – suitable for the people of all age groups for relaxation. Leaving
aside the hot months of the year (April to October), the rest of the year has a
special package for this park – view of blooming flowers, gentle winds carrying
the fragrance of flowers, sounds of chirping birds – all put together, a great
treat for your senses!
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Spreading over 400 acres of land at Al
Qurum area of
Muscat,
this garden attracts a large number of visitors during winter months. Children
love playing, some love jogging, some others love sitting leisurely on the soft
grass. On the farthest corner of the garden, there is an artificial waterfall,
the ceaseless waters of which have given rise to a small ecosystem full of
green grass and wetland in the midst of desert.
This largest
garden of Muscat
also has a replica of an ancient Omani village showcasing the Omani lifestyle
of bygone era.
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| Traditional Omani Village - Inside Qurum Natural Park |
After a long walk encircling the garden, we
got exhausted and set on a bench. I tried for Wi-Fi; it didn’t work. It works
only near the entrance. We ordered tea from a café and relaxed for some time
enjoying the fabulous surroundings.
When it was time for supper, we came out of
the park. As of food is considered, the park has two restaurants- one is Al
Maida that serves authentic Arabic food and the other is a theme restaurant
called Jungle. However, we headed for City Centre mall instead which is just
half a kilometre away from the park. It’s got a small food joint and some food
shops. We chose one called Chowking. I could not resist mentioning two of the
delicacies we had that evening – one is Chicken with Indonesian Rice and the
other one - grilled vegetables with Tofu Rice. It was delectably good!
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| Indonesian rice with chicken |
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| Tofu rice with vegetables |
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