Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate district, Oman

Places to visit near Bidbid

Bidbid is a town in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate district, Oman, home to about 21,188 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 mosques & dargahs, 19 forts & heritage and 9 parks. The must-see places are Mazin Bin Ghadobah Mosque (20 km), Nakhal Fort (38 km) and Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch - Muscat (40 km).

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Bidbid at a glance

Location
Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate district, Oman
Population
about 21,188
Coordinates
23.4079° N, 58.1283° E
Places within 50 km
121 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks

Top places to visit near Bidbid

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bidbid

66 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bidbid. The closest is Jabal Nafah (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Jabal Nafah · viewpoint · Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate · ~1 km
  • Jabal Fanja · viewpoint · Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate · ~6 km
  • Jabal Multaqa Hadriyah · viewpoint · Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate · ~7 km
  • Jabal Hamim · viewpoint · Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate · ~8 km
  • Jabal Sarur · viewpoint · Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate · ~8 km
  • Jabal Qarn · viewpoint · Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate · ~11 km

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Mosques & dargahs near Bidbid

45 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bidbid. The closest is مسجد القضاعية (2 km); the best-known is Mazin Bin Ghadobah Mosque (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bidbid

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bidbid. The closest is حصن بدبد (1 km); the best-known is Nakhal Fort (38 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Nakhal Fort · fort · Al Batinah South Governorate · ~38 km · Must-see
  • حصن بدبد · fort · Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate · ~1 km
  • Burj al Sahwa · fort · Muscat Governorate · ~29 km
  • مقبرة سرور · fort · Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate · ~6 km
  • Far · fort · Al Batinah South Governorate · ~32 km
  • Al Hijra · fort · Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate · ~8 km

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Parks near Bidbid

14 parks within 100 km of Bidbid. The closest is منتزه ه‍صاص (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Bidbid

13 museums within 100 km of Bidbid. The closest is Fanja Heritage House (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bidbid

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bidbid. The closest is Balyong Tulay, Caranan, Pasacao, Camarines Sur (25 km); the best-known is Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch - Muscat (40 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Bidbid

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bidbid
  2. 6 km Jabal Fanja · viewpoint, Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate
  3. 8 km Jabal Hamim · viewpoint, Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate
  4. 20 km Mazin Bin Ghadobah Mosque · mosque, Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate
  5. 13 km Jabal Multaqa Hadriyah · viewpoint, Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate
  6. 7 km Jabal Nafah · viewpoint, Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate
  7. 1 km Back to Bidbid

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How to reach Bidbid

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bidbid by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2866Jabal Nafah (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs4245مسجد القضاعية (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1932حصن بدبد (1 km)
    Other attractions1218Fanja Old City (8 km)
    Parks914منتزه ه‍صاص (13 km)
    Museums213Fanja Heritage House (9 km)
    Beaches & coast312Balyong Tulay, Caranan, Pasacao, Camarines Sur (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Wadi Al-Jifnain Dam (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves06Dimaniyat Islands (62 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Oman Botanic Garden (21 km)
    Waterfalls04Waterfall (54 km)
    Churches02Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Muscat (59 km)
    Treks11Devil's Stairs Trail (13 km)
    Temples01Shiva Temple (65 km)
    Caves11Al Khuwair Underpass Entrance (46 km)

    Bidbid: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bidbid?

    Mazin Bin Ghadobah Mosque (mosque, about 20 km), Jabal Nafah (viewpoint, about 1 km), Jabal Fanja (viewpoint, about 6 km), Jabal Multaqa Hadriyah (viewpoint, about 7 km), Jabal Hamim (viewpoint, about 8 km), Jabal Sarur (viewpoint, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bidbid?

    121 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 mosques & dargahs, 19 forts & heritage, 12 other attractions, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bidbid?

    Jabal Nafah, about 1 km by road; Jabal Fanja (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Bidbid?

    مسجد القضاعية, about 2 km by road; جامع نفعاء (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bidbid?

    حصن بدبد, about 1 km by road; مقبرة سرور (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bidbid?

    Start in Bidbid, visit Jabal Fanja, then Jabal Hamim, then Mazin Bin Ghadobah Mosque, then Jabal Multaqa Hadriyah, then Jabal Nafah, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bidbid?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks.

    Towns near Bidbid

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bidbid’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bidbid on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.