Kumzar (Arabic: كُمْزَار), is a village in Musandam, the northernmost province of Oman. It is the second most northerly inhabited part of the country, and the most northerly inhabited part on its mainland, located on the Strait of Hormuz .

Apr 28, 2021 · Hidden among the wild fjords of northern Oman, between the mountains and the sea in a quiet bay, sits the small village of Kumzar. This is the country's northernmost frontier, but Kumzar has a...

Feb 13, 2025 · Kumzar Village offers visitors a unique cultural experience through its distinctive customs and traditions. Visitors can immerse themselves in traditional Omani music, craft workshops, and local culinary delights, such as fresh seafood and date-based dishes.

Apr 28, 2007 · Forty percent of the world's oil exports travel on tanker ships from the Persian Gulf, through the narrow Strait of Hormuz. On the banks of this important international waterway sits a small...

Kumzar is an isolated village located in Musandam, the northernmost province of Oman. Accessible only by boat it's a strategic spot on the Strait of Hormuz.

Jan 15, 2025 · Discover the beauty, culture, and history of Kumzar Village in Oman’s Musandam Peninsula. Accessible only by boat, this remote village offers breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and a glimpse into Oman’s storied past.

Kumzar Village is situated in the northernmost part of Oman, and is also the northernmost inhabited part of the Arabian Peninsula. It is located on the tip of the Musandam Peninsula, which is separated from the rest of Oman by the United Arab Emirates and accessible by sea or via a mountainous road.

Kumzar. One of the most inaccessible settlements in Oman, the famously remote town of KUMZAR sits perched in solitary splendour at the northernmost edge of Musandam, hemmed in by sheer mountains and accessible only by boat. Sadly, outsiders (meaning non-resident Omanis as well as foreign tourists) have been banned from landing in the town since ...

Apr 12, 2024 · Kumzar is a village located in the northernmost province of Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz, which divides Iran and is also known as Musandam or the ‘Norway of Arabia.’ This village can only be accessed by a one-hour speedboat ride or a 2.5-hour journey by sailboat from the nearest town, Khasab.

Feb 16, 2023 · Kumzar (كُمْزَار in Arabic) is a remote village located in the Musandam province, governorate of the Sultanate of Oman. It lays in one of the most strategic trade arteries of the world, the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf , between Oman and Iran , through which the majority of the world's oil exports are transported; however, it is ...