First Day in Oman 🇴🇲 ｜ Exploring Muscat City ｜ Food, Culture, Mutrah Souq ｜ Oman Travel Guide ｜ Ep1

Oman Vlog Series – Episode 1 🇴🇲 | My First Impressions + Mutrah Corniche + Useful Travel Tips

I always carried a fear of visiting Gulf countries for many reasons on the personal front.
But I decided to face my fears and travel to Oman — and my experience changed everything. Oman is a beautiful blend of mountains, deserts, and turquoise seas — a place where tradition and modern life coexist with grace. The historic Mutrah Corniche, the aroma of frankincense in the old souq, and the friendly smiles of locals make this destination unforgettable for me. It’s one of the Gulf’s most underrated gems, offering raw adventure, rich culture, and genuine hospitality that stays with you long after the trip ends. On my first day in Muscat, I explored the beautiful Mutrah Corniche, the Souq, stunning seaside views and friendly local culture.

This episode is all about:
✔ My honest first impressions as an Indian girl in Oman
✔ How safe it feels for solo female travellers
✔ Exploring Mutrah area (Corniche, Souq, waterfront)
✔ Currency exchange, SIM card & local transport
✔ Where to stay in Muscat
✔ Cost of food + daily expenses

📍 Places Covered in This Episode:
1. Mutrah Corniche
2. Mutrah Souq
3. Local café scenes

🛬 Traveling to Oman from India

Flight: Direct flights available from major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Bangalore, Hyderabad. I booked my flight from Mumbai to Oman. Applied my visa a week in advance and got it in 3 days. It was easy and smooth.

Best time to visit: October to April

Currency: Omani Rial (OMR)

Exchange Rate: ₹231 = 1 OMR (approx)

ATMs easily available in Mutrah & City Center

SIM Card: Omantel / Ooredoo available at airport

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🏨 Where I Stayed in Muscat: IBIS, Al Khuwair

Mutrah area is great for first-timers — close to Corniche, Souq, attractions & bus routes

Other good areas: Al Qurum, Ruwi, Al Khuwair

🚍 Local Transport Tips:
Taxis available (negotiate or use apps like Otaxi)

Oman is a country that gently breaks your fears and surprises you with kindness. I arrived with so many inhibitions, unsure of what to expect. But the more I walked through its streets, the more I realised how welcoming, peaceful, and respectful life here truly is. Oman doesn’t shout for attention — it embraces you quietly and makes you feel safe, especially as a woman traveller. What I thought would be a trip filled with hesitation turned into a journey of healing and new perspectives. Oman surprised me in the most heart-warming way. 💙
I hope my stories give courage to more Indian women to travel freely and confidently.