Gegham Mountains, Sevan

National GeographicOct 20

Why Armenia Is Becoming an Adventure Traveler’s Dream Destination

Ongoing improvements to the Transcaucasian Trail mean that the best way to experience the country’s natural beauty and rich cultural history is on foot.

Volcanic plateau with crater lakes and alpine meadows

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Mount AzhdahakSightHighest point in Gegham Mountains, nearly 12,000 feet
Gegham MountainsSightVolcanic plateau with crater lakes and alpine meadows
Elsewhere
Transcaucasian TrailTrailMeghri, ArmeniaStretches over 500 miles through diverse landscapes
Lake Arpi National ParkSightArpi, ArmeniaNorthern endpoint of the Transcaucasian Trail
Meghri FortressSightMeghri, ArmeniaHilltop landmark in Syunik Province
Tatev MonasterySightTatev, Armenia9th-century monastery above Vorotan Gorge
Old MartirosHotelMartiros, ArmeniaFamily-run guesthouse for cheese making and brandy
Arevik National ParkSightMeghri, ArmeniaSouthern region with forests
Dilijan National ParkSightDilijan, ArmeniaForests with warm shades of gold and crimson in fall
Areni-1 CaveSightAreni, ArmeniaSite of a 6,000-year-old winery
Vayots Dzor ProvinceNeighborhoodYeghegnadzor, ArmeniaRegion with vineyards and rust-colored cliffs
Syunik ProvinceNeighborhoodKapan, ArmeniaRegion with deep canyons and mountain passes
Areni Wine FestivalFestivalAreni, Armenia
Sheep Shearing FestivalFestivalSyunik, Armenia
LoriNeighborhoodVanadzor, Armenia
TavushNeighborhoodDilijan, Armenia

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Why Armenia Is Becoming an Adventure Traveler’s Dream Destination