National GeographicOct 20, 2026Why Armenia Is Becoming an Adventure Traveler’s Dream DestinationOngoing improvements to the Transcaucasian Trail mean that the best way to experience the country’s natural beauty and rich cultural history is on foot.16 things in this storyMount AzhdahakSightHighest point in Gegham Mountains, nearly 12,000 feetGegham MountainsSightVolcanic plateau with crater lakes and alpine meadowsElsewhereTranscaucasian TrailTrailMeghri, ArmeniaStretches over 500 miles through diverse landscapesLake Arpi National ParkSightArpi, ArmeniaNorthern endpoint of the Transcaucasian TrailMeghri FortressSightMeghri, ArmeniaHilltop landmark in Syunik ProvinceTatev MonasterySightTatev, Armenia9th-century monastery above Vorotan GorgeOld MartirosHotelMartiros, ArmeniaFamily-run guesthouse for cheese making and brandyArevik National ParkSightMeghri, ArmeniaSouthern region with forestsDilijan National ParkSightDilijan, ArmeniaForests with warm shades of gold and crimson in fallAreni-1 CaveSightAreni, ArmeniaSite of a 6,000-year-old wineryVayots Dzor ProvinceNeighborhoodYeghegnadzor, ArmeniaRegion with vineyards and rust-colored cliffsSyunik ProvinceNeighborhoodKapan, ArmeniaRegion with deep canyons and mountain passesAreni Wine FestivalFestivalAreni, ArmeniaSheep Shearing FestivalFestivalSyunik, ArmeniaLoriNeighborhoodVanadzor, ArmeniaTavushNeighborhoodDilijan, ArmeniaRead the full piece at National Geographic →
