Route: Dadivank-Sarsang reservoir –Tsovin Kar(Rocky Lion)-Gandzasar-Monument *We and our mountains*, Shushi fortress-Hunot canyon-Umbrelas Waterfall-The Church Of Kanach Zham-Church Of Ghazanchetsots.
Duration: 1 nights/2 days
DAY |
DESTINATION |
Day 1 |
Dadivank- Sarsang reservoir –Tsovin Kar(Rocky Lion)-Gandzasar- Monument *We and our mountains*. Night in Stepanakert |
Day 2 |
Shushi fortress-Hunot canyon-Umbrelas Waterfall- The Church Of Kanach Zham-Church Of Ghazanchetsots. Return to Yerevan |
1 Day: Dadivank- Sarsang reservoir –Tsovin Kar(Rocky Lion)-Gandzasar- Monument *We and our mountains*
The Dadivank monastery is one of the largest architectural complexes in Medieval Armenia, distinguished by a large number of Church and secular buildings, as well as by its distinctive designs and ornaments. It dates back to the first century ad, but the name of the monastery is mentioned only from the IX century. The name of the monastery was chosen for a reason. According to legend, the complex was built in the first century near the grave of Saint Dadi. Dadi was one of the disciples of the Apostle Tadevos, who preached Christianity in the Upper Khachen district of Artsakh . The Church was also called “Khutavank” because it was built on the “hoot”, that is on the hill. The remains of the Holy Apostle Dadi were found under the altar of one of the churches of the complex during restoration works in 2007.
Sarsang reservoir is located on the Terter river, the largest reservoir in Nagorno-Karabakh. It was built in 1976.
Gandzasar is a monastic complex located near the village of Vank, in the Martakert district. Gandzasar Cathedral was built in 1216-38 by Hasan Jalal. In 1400-1816 years Gandzasar was the residence of the Catholicos of Agvan. For centuries, Gandzasar was one of the most important religious centers of the Eastern provinces of Armenia. Bas-reliefs of biblical characters have been preserved on the walls of St. Evan. Almost 200 ancient Armenian inscriptions have been preserved in the monastery complex. In the courtyard of the Church there is a family mausoleum.
Monument “We and Our Mountains” (1967), perhaps one of the most beloved monuments in the people, which people here affectionately call “Grandfather and grandmother” (“Papi u tat” or “Papik-tatik”). The monument is an iconic symbol of the capital of Artsakh – the city of Stepanakert. Located “Grandparents” at the entrance to the city on a high hill. The sculpture symbolizes the will to live, the preservation of traditions and the great value of the family.
Night in Stepanakert
2 Day: Shusha fortress-Hunot canyon-Umbrelas Waterfall- The Church Of Kanach Zham-Church Of Ghazanchetsot
Breakfast
Shushi fortress-built in the XVIII century, and belonged to the Shahnazarian princes. The fortress walls are 2.5 km long and start from a high rock mass overhanging the precipice. They defend the most accessible places of the city and merge with steep cliffs up to 300 m high.
Cathedral of St. Amenaprkich kazanchetsots (Cathedral of St. Christ the Saviour) is an Armenian Cathedral in the city of Shushi. It was built in the years 1868-1887. The Church was built by the residents of Shusha, the architect was Simon Ter-Hakobyan. For the first time the Cathedral was mentioned in the book Mesrop Takhiadyan “Journey to Armenia”(1820). Being in harmony with the environment, the Church is the pride of the city of Shushi.
Kanach Zham (“Green Chapel”) is located in the center of Shushi, in Artsakh . The high Church dome can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. The Church of “Kanach Zham” is also called the Church of St. John the Baptist. According to the inscriptions preserved on the walls, the Church was built in 1847. Previously on this place stood an old wooden Church from the 18th century Karabakhtsi . “Green chapel” has an unusual architecture, which makes it a unique monument in its own way.
The state natural and historical reserve “Unot Gorge” will not leave any visitor indifferent. This picturesque gorge, located right in the heart of Artsakh, contains a lot of historical, natural and architectural monuments. Huge rocks, 20 to 300 meters high, stretch from the valley of the Karkar river to the city of Shushi. Under these rocks is hidden the cave of the military commander Avan, as well as a natural monument waterfall “Umbrellas”, the village of Unot with its medieval bridge, old mills and much more.
Natural waterfall Umbrellas or Mamrot Kar-this is a great place for family holidays, as well as for extreme or educational tourism, that is, historical places, architectural monuments. This is a stone formation completely covered with moss on which water flows in drops and trickles, hence the second name Mamrot Kar, which literally means – a stone covered with moss in Russian. On the way to the umbrellas, you can see stunning mountain scenery, a great view of the canyon itself, get the opportunity to pass through an old, abandoned Armenian village, the remains of which can be seen on the slopes of the mountain.
Return to Yerevan
Rate includes:
- 1 night accommodation in Stepanakert hotel 3* or 4* with breakfast
- High-quality guide service
- Transport services during the tour
- Excursion: Dadivank- Sarsang reservoir –Tsovin Kar(Rocky Lion)-Gandzasar- Monument *We and our mountains*.
- Excursion: Shushi fortress-Hunot canyon-Umbrelas Waterfall- The Church Of Kanach Zham-Church Of Ghazanchetsots.
- Bottle of drinking water for every day
Rate doesn’t include:
- Extra meals and drinks
- Extra tours
- Souvenirs