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Ararat - The Holy Mountain Of Armenians

Mount Ararat

Ararat is known as the “Holy Mountain” of the Armenian people. Despite lying outside the borders of modern Armenia, the Ararat Mountain is the principal national symbol of Armenia and has been featured prominently in Armenian literature and art and is an icon for Armenian...

Gutanasar Volcano

Gutanasar

Gutanasar, also known as Gutan - is a dormant three-headed volcano in the center of Armenia’s Kotayk Province, 2.5 km south of the village of Fantan. Covered with thick snow from January through March, it is part of the Geghama Mountains that neighbor Lake Sevan...

Azat Reservoir

Azat Reservoir

The Azat Jrambar is a reservoir close to Yerevan, located in Ararat Province, above the village of Lanjazat, with amazing views of Mount Ararat. The lake sits at around 1,050 meters above sea level, surrounded by the Yeranos Mountains....

Bezoar Goats: A "Red Book" Animal

Bezoar Goats

Would you be interested to see the graceful endangered Bezoar goats grazing and jumping over the red cliffs in the Vayotz Dzor Province of Armenia? Then pack your bags, come down to our amazing country and join any of our tours featuring Bezoar goats sights!...

White Storks - A Cultural Icon Of Armenia

White Storks In Armenia

The Stork ("Aragil") is traditionally considered a sacred bird in Armenian legends and mythology, and it was regarded as the messenger of Ara the Beautiful, as well as the defender of fields. As such, the stork has often been a source of inspiration from the...

Mount Aragats

Mount Aragats

Aragats, formerly one of the largest volcanoes in the world, is the highest peak of Armenia (4,090m/13,419 ft). People come here to enjoy the scenery of Aragats, experience the alpine zone of the Mount, and to see the meadows decorated with colorful flowers. ...