On a Budget Trip to Armenia

Armenia is bestowed with lush green forests, rocky highlands and sand lakes. The landscapes of Armenia fascinate thousands of tourists around the globe who prefer calm and silence. Ancient geographers called the Armenian Highlands the “Island of Mountains” or the “Rooftop of Asia Minor.” The country is also blessed with old forts, buildings and churches that represent its rich culture.  It is one of the most ancient and captivating countries in the world and a budget trip to explore Armenia is just irresistible to an avid traveler.

Best Time to Visit

Armenia is usually referred to as a sunny country. Its climate ranges from dry subtropical to cold. The best months to visit Armenia in a budget tour is January, February and July as these months fall in the off season. The hotels and local transport can be hired in a much cheaper rate this time.

Places to visit

Armenia preserves their significant ancestral buildings. This includes churches, fortress, citadels and other monuments. In a budget trip, you must visit these places as they are enriched with the wealth of history and they don’t hurt your pocket much.

Carahunge

Carahunge is a Prehistoric Monument consisting of hundreds of Standing Stones on a territorial area of approximately 7 hectares. It has a history of 7.500 years and scientists believe there is a tight connection between the observatory in Armenia and Stonehenge in Britain.

Cross-stone Khachkar

Cross stone is the famous designs of middle time Armenia which has been decorated with number of ideas and spiritual themes. This is the true evidence of traditional art and philosophy and is the widely chosen subject for marvels.

Zorats Karer

The Zorats Karer dates back to the second millennium B.C.  It is situated 3 km north of Sisian. The site consists of hundreds of vertically constructed boulders situated in a deliberate arrangement covering over 3 hectares. Archeologists believe that Zorats Karer was a place of activity for 4000 years until Armenia’s adoption of Christianity.

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