Climbing Mount Arayi

Arayi Mountain (Araler) is located in Armenia between the Hrazdan and Qasakh rivers. The height of the mountain is 2577 meters. It has an irregular shape, crossed peak with circular crater. There are 650 kinds of vascular plants, listed on the mount, 20% of vegetation in Armenia․ When you look at the mountain from afar, it seems as if there is a giant, lying in front of you. According to the legend, in the battle between Armenians and Assyrians Armenian king Ara the Beautiful arranged his troops under this mountain, and Assyrian queen under Hatis Mountain. The king, who was faithful to his wife Nvard, died right here. Ninos king’s wife, voluptuous Shamiram, left his body in one of the caves of the mount so that aralezes could bring him back to life. Tsaghkevank or Kuys Varvara monastery in a cave on Mount Ara in Armenia. Locals celebrate Christian holidays. There is a source Monastery, which says that it has healthy qualities, especially in view of the eye. There is a large number of zinc levels in the water, which aids in vision, as well as joints and muscle spasms. Local residents call it “Holy Water”.

10 km | ↑ 857 m | ↓ 580 m | 5 - 5․30 hours

The price includes

• Transport service of the tour on comfortable vehicles

• Mountaineering Instructor

• Tourist map of Armenia

• Spring water in the service vehicle

• Taxes

The tour price does not include

• Guide

• Picnic during the tour. Optionally, one can order a lunchbox for a surcharge of 10$ per person

• Alcoholic beverages

• Medical insurance

Notes

• List of required things: backpack, backpack, mountain climbing boots, warm mountain uniform, jacket, hat (summer, winter), gloves, sunscreen cream, medicine box, raincoat, sunglasses, food and water in order you did not order from the company

• This tour is of medium difficulty and doesn't require any special physical preparation (In case of health problems, let us know in advance)

• In case of individual requests the timing, tour program and the cost may be revised according to your preferences

• Individual tours start and finish in Yerevan, from any address convenient to you

• The best season for this tour is the period from June to September

• It is not recommended for persons under 9 years to take part in the tour

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