TOURING ITINERARIES
Possibilities for scientific-educational and ecological
tourism in Dilijan National Park
Strong with its wealth of historical and cultural patrimony, Dilijan National Park offers vast opportunities for the development of wildlife safari. Its unequalled forestry and wonderful highland sceneries make the Park open for sightseeing at any season of year and can entertain visitors with such interesting pastimes as hiking, riding and biking during spring, summer and autumn, as well as skiing in winter.
Some of Dilijan National Park's historical monuments, like Haghartsin's monastic complex, Goshavank, Joukhtak Vank, Mathosavank, the Monastery of Akhnabat and others may attract several thousands of tourists. The harmonious co-existence of cultural and historical patrimony and natural wonders is an important asset for tourism development.
There are no serious impediments for ecotourism development in the national park with the latter being known as a recreational and holiday zone.
There is an expanded network of well-conserved hiking itineraries available in the Park.
The following itineraries are offered for tourist expeditions of cognitive character across the territory of Dilijan National Park:
1. National Park - Mineral Water-Bottling Plant - Joukhtak Vank - Mathosavank - Frolov Balka
2. Parz Lich - Haghartsin - Fish-farm
3. Goshavank - Tezerka Lich - Monastery of Akhnabat
Even the most fastidious of tourists can find picturesque resorts to have a nice food and holiday in, get satiated with cold water from pure mountain springs. Those most fond of wildlife may find some more interesting itineraries in addition to the above:
Route 1
Trip to Maimekh Mouintain
Walking tour
Length of journey - 22-24km /one-way/
Duration - 1 day and 1 night
The route is effective from April 15 through to October 30.
Route constituents:
Day 1 - Walking trip to Maimekh Mountain / 2642m above sea-level/
Day 2 - Journey off the camping site to Semionovka village, then descent along twisty roads to Dilijan town /16km/.
Route 2
Trip to Haghartsin Monstery
Walking tour
Length of journey - 17-17km /one-way/
Duration - 1 day and 1 night
The route is effective from April 15 through to October 30.
Route constituents:
Day 1 - Walking expedition to Haghartsin Monastery with the night spent at the National Park.
Route 3
Trip to Abeghakar
Riding tour
Length of journey - 31-34km /one-way/
Duration - 2 days and 2 nights
The route is effective from June 1 through to October 30.
Route constituents:
Day 1 - Visit to Haghartsin Monastery, Papakh Kar with the night spent at the National Park /14-16km/
Day 2 - Visit to Tshantshi Kar, Spitak Jour, Soflourt, Kesnajour and Abeghakar /10-11km/ with the night spent at the National Park
Liaising with holiday-homes, motels and other tourist organizations is key to promoting tourism and ecotourism in the national park.
Considering that as from 1958, Dilijan has been one of Armenia's leading recreational zones and there are currently sufficient conditions for tourism promotion in the town of Dilijan and neighboring rural communities which, as attended by the emerging base services, might well provide an effective framework for the development of national park-bound ecotourism. The town abounds in holiday-homes and motels with a daily intake of 500 visitors charged an average of AMD7000 for each day of accommodation. There are numerous restaurants, taxi services, rent-houses operational in the town with private horse-owners residing in neighboring villages who can provide holiday-makers with horses. For its part, the national park is ready to offer to eventual visitors a broad range of tents, sleeping-bags, small gas-cookers. At the same time, touring guides will be available to get visitors familiarized with the region's history and geography.
Specialized services and diversified information will be available from:
Directorate of Dilijan National Park - Tel: +374 2680 (70-32, 71-71).
Dilijan National Park is looking forward to hosting you and stands ready for eventual cooperation with you.
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