Armenia: Hiking Tour to Girl’s Fortress – Ararat, Armenia

EXPERIENCE

After breakfast, we will go to the Girl’s Fortress in Tavush Region. The Girl’s Fortress is one of the most remarkable fortresses in Armenia. During the middle ages, the fortress, as the whole region, was called Kayen. The fortress is located in Tavush Region, near Aghstev River, on the top of a mountain covered with forest. The Girl’s / Kayen fortress was situated in a quite unapproachable place and was the residence of the lords. The rocks bound the pyramidal walls of the fortress from every side, which used to have a function of defense. There are ruined apartments, reservoirs, churches and a bathroom inside the fortress. All the constructions and external walls are built by basalt and calx. This fortress has a great historical and archaeological value, because its integrity is well-preserved. We start the hike from the end of Hovk village and finish the tour in the same place (time permitting, we will have a car drive to Haghartsin monastery) and return to Yerevan.

HIGHLIGHTS

After breakfast, we go to discover the Girl’s Fortress.
We start the hike from the end of Hovk village.
We will admire the beauty of Girl’s Fortress.

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