Aragatsotn Region

The province of Aragatsotn is located in the western part of Armenia and is surrounded by mountains from three sides; one of which is Mount Aragats, the highest peak of Armenia (4,090 m), a most wanted hiking and climbing destination for travelers.

THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN ARAGATSOTN
•Stargazing at the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory
• Hiking tours and winter sports
• Rock climbing below the village Ohanavan, in the Kasagh canyon
• 10th century fortress Amberd
• Fishing at the 17th-century bridge of Ashtarak on Kasagh river
• Bird Watching at Aragats (best in April, May, September)
• Voskehat Wine Fest (September)
•Armenia on the Crossroads of Peace Festival (September)
• Christian heritage along the Kasagh gorge