ALASHKERT, BULANUKH, MUSH, BAGAVAN 3 DAYS

The first day of our unique trip promises us many discoveries. We will see one of the largest lakes of the Armenian highlands, Tsovakn Hyusiso (Childir), after which we will go to the banks of the Araks River. Then we will see the local legendary salt mines in Koghb, then passing through the slopes of Mt Ararat, we will visit Artsap, where unique khachkars await us. We will finish today's program at Bayazet, also known as the historical Daroink (Bayazet) fortress. Dinner and overnight stay are in Bayazet.

First, we will visit Gailatu (Balikli) Lake, whose location and unique colors will impress you immensely. Next is the visit to the temple of Bagavan, which is one of the most important places in the history of Armenia, both during Christian and Pagan periods. And here we pass through the fields of Alashkert, including Dzirav, the city of Alashkert (Vagharshakert) is waiting for us, after which we will pass through Manazkert and Bulanukh. Dinner and overnight stay are in Mush.

In Mush, we will be in an Armenian Quarter, where the Church of St. Marine is. Then we will visit the Sulukh bridge and Aratsani (Eastern Euphrates) River. And now it's time to visit one of the most important places of Western Armenia, Saint Karapet Monastery. After all this, we will go to Basen, where we will see the Hoviv (Shepherd's) bridge. After this we will come back to Yerevan passing Sarighamish forests.