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Tirinkatar: The Mystery of the Dragon Stones
We are heading to the high-altitude southern part of the Aragats massif to discover the ancient site of Tirinkatar (Karmir Sar) at 2,850 meters. The plateau hosts 12 mysterious vishapakars — dragon stones — featuring ancient carvings of snakes and fish, once used in water and fertility rituals. The hike starts and finishes near Amberd Fortress; you can visit the fortress at the end of the trek if you wish. Route stats: 22 km length, 1,000 m elevation gain/loss. What to bring: — Suitable hiking clothes and boots (preferably non-fabric) — Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat — A second pair of shoes (to leave in the car) — Food and water for one day (reusable containers preferred) How to register: 1. Call 094 274 654. 2. First-time participants must complete the agreement: https://forms.gle/QCFzSNBDv5FJqmrC6 3. Make the transfer (IDBank 118 140 062 753 00, Astghik Harutyunyan) and send the receipt. Cancellations are accepted until 10:00 AM on the day before the hike. In case of late cancellation or no-show, the fee is non-refundable.
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Tailor-made guided outdoor adventures in Armenia and beyond — offering hiking, camping, gastro and cultural tours for all ages. Multilingual (Armenian/Russian/English) and family-friendly, they run day hikes, kids' outings and multi-day trekking trips.
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Tirinkatar: The Mystery of the Dragon Stones
We are heading to the high-altitude southern part of the Aragats massif to discover the ancient site of Tirinkatar (Karmir Sar) at 2,850 meters. The plateau hosts 12 mysterious vishapakars — dragon stones — featuring ancient carvings of snakes and fish, once used in water and fertility rituals. The hike starts and finishes near Amberd Fortress; you can visit the fortress at the end of the trek if you wish. Route stats: 22 km length, 1,000 m elevation gain/loss. What to bring: — Suitable hiking clothes and boots (preferably non-fabric) — Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat — A second pair of shoes (to leave in the car) — Food and water for one day (reusable containers preferred) How to register: 1. Call 094 274 654. 2. First-time participants must complete the agreement: https://forms.gle/QCFzSNBDv5FJqmrC6 3. Make the transfer (IDBank 118 140 062 753 00, Astghik Harutyunyan) and send the receipt. Cancellations are accepted until 10:00 AM on the day before the hike. In case of late cancellation or no-show, the fee is non-refundable.
Organizer
Tailor-made guided outdoor adventures in Armenia and beyond — offering hiking, camping, gastro and cultural tours for all ages. Multilingual (Armenian/Russian/English) and family-friendly, they run day hikes, kids' outings and multi-day trekking trips.
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