Aparan, a small town that is as severe as it is picturesque, lies at the foot of Mount Aragats, Armenia's roof. A small town in the high plateaus, buffeted by the winds, dry and freezing in winter, it is an ideal point of departure for climbing Aragats.

Europe

If someone were to ask you what Steve Jobs, Kim Kardashian and Princess Diana have in common, what would you answer? They are all of Armenian origin... of course! Sometimes more known for its famous expatriates than for itself, Armenia is a multifaceted country still widely unexplored and seldom frequented by Western tourists. But what riches are hidden there! From the capital Yerevan to the emblematic and legendary mountains (Mount Ararat, Mount Aragats), Armenia boasts churches and monasteries listed in the UNESCO list of world heritage sites, a thousand-year-old culture of incredible variety. With a rocky landscape of canyons and high plateaus, 90% of the land is situated above 1000 metres altitude to delight the soul of the lost wayfarer. Traveling in Armenia also means meeting a proud, hospitable and warm people, always overjoyed to be able to share with passing visitors and to assist them in discovering their country and its resources forged over several millennia more intimately. Don’t wait a moment longer, you too can create your tailor-made trip to Armenia. Բարի գալուստ Հայաստան (Bari galust Hayastan or Welcome to Armenia)!

Armenia

Aparan

The symbol of a country which recalls the riches of its history and the bitterness of its defeats.

Mount Ararat

Areni's excellent red wines  are produced in a small village in the south west of the country on the border with Azerbaijan

Areni

The ruin of the Amberd Fortress is 2300 m above sea level; it is a symbolic monument perched on top of a stony setting and at the foot of Mount Aragats. Just next to the Vahramashen church (11th century) is another architectural and scenic gem.

Amberd

Close to Idjevan, Yenokavan is a little mountain resort in the heart of the green Tavush province. Behind the village, the wild and luxuriant Yenokavan Canyon spreads out with its rapids, waterfalls and caves with pre-Christian inscriptions.

Yenokavan

Albania

England

Greenland

Spain

Central America

Africa

North America

South America

Asia

Middle East

Oceania

The village of Yenokavan was mostly developed during the Soviet era as a summer holiday destination. Pleasantly situated in the middle of the mountains, in a dominant position over the Idjevan Valley, it doesn't have any particular architectural characteristics, nor anything that's truly memorable. 1km away from the village, the Apaga complex is a famous holiday village located in the uplands. It has a bit of a strange appearance, with its serial houses, lined up like toy soldiers by the slope and built of stones and panelling in the spirit of traditional village houses. When it comes down to it, it's a comfortable place to stay and appreciated by those from Yerevan. 
But there's something even better: the Yenokavan Canyon.It sinks directly into this fantastic valley, bathed by the Sarnajur river. You can pitch your tent at base camp or in the wild, and then appreciate the national sanctuary of<a href="/armenia/"> Idjevan </a> (national park) in the most complete way there is.
As the Yenokavan Canyon is very picturesque, covered in forests, bordered by sheer white cliffs, it reminded me of my native Alps. It is punctuated by spectacular river configurations: falls, waterfalls, rapids... In the summer, it's a delight to bathe there. The highlight of the visit is the Anapat cave which shelters incredible pre-Christian engravings, with great bas-reliefs representing heads and almost resembling Native American art!

Yenokavan Vacations

Yenokavan: How to get there?

Yenokavan: See when to go ?

Yenokavan: For how long?

Yenokavan: What to see nearby?