If you still want to have a good time in the evening, being in the sights of Ararat region, feeling the breath of history and time, we recommend you to come to the capital, as there are not many nightclubs, bars and pubs in the region. You will reach Yerevan from even the farthest point of the region in 45 minutes.

Orchards are the symbols of the Ararat region. You can witness this yourself while driving towards the south along the highway that is decorated with vast apricot and peach orchards on both sides. Along the way, you can stop by small seasonal stalls that burst with a variety of colorful, sun-bathed fruits and their dried variants, jams, and more. The region is located in the heart of the Ararat Valley—the symbol of Armenian identity. A glorious view of Mount Ararat opens from the Khor Virap Monastery, which is a favorite place not only for Armenians, but also for guests from abroad. Ararat Valley is one of the world’s centers of grape domestication and viticulture origins, and contains one of the highest densities of aboriginal grapes anywhere. Some popular dishes are summer tolma with stuffed vegetables and cabbage, grilled and fried vegetables, pork and lamb barbecue, khashlama, pilaf with raisins and dried fruits, emmer wheat pilaf, and Lenten tolma. In the villages, people practice various crafts; some settlements have carpet weavers, silversmiths, and jewelers. The potters and tonir makers of Yuva village are respected throughout Armenia. These centuries-old crafts are still practiced in Yuva, thanks to the tradition of passing skills from one generation to the next. Ararat is home to two famous capitals of Armenian history: Artashat, founded in the second century BCE; and Dvin, its successor. The Khosrov Forest Reserve, founded in the fourth century, is located near Dvin, and is known for a variety of plants, animals, and excellent opportunities for hiking and active recreation.

If you are looking for big hotels in Ararat region, do not waste time, because this region is a region of guest houses, small hotels.

How to get to Artashat From Yerevan to Artashat - 35 km-40 m 1. National Transport Authority of Armenia - 🚌451, 452 Site:https://t-armenia.com/ru/app/timetable/all/all/1-Yerevan/684-Artashat/departure-now Price: 1 EUR 2. Electric train- https://www.rome2rio.com/ru/map/%D0%90%D1%80%D1%82%D0%B0%D1%88%D0%B0%D1%82/%D0%95%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD#r/Electric-train/s/0 Price: 1 EUR 3. Taxi Yandex etc Price: 7000 AMD (13 EUR) How to get to Ararat From Yerevan to Ararat- 50 km-1 h 1. National Transport Authority of Armenia - 🚌 453, 454 Site: https://t-armenia.com/ru/app/timetable/all/all/1-Yerevan/688-Ararat/departure-now Price: 2 EUR 2. Taxi Yandex etc Price: 8500 AMD (16 EUR) How to get to Masis From Yerevan to Masis - 10 km-20 m 1. National Transport Authority of Armenia - 🚌 456 Site:https://t-armenia.com/ru/app/timetable/all/all/256-Yerevan-Khaghagh-Don-St/840-Masis-Yerevan-St/departure-now Price: 1 EUR 2. Taxi Yandex etc Price: 3000 AMD (5.5 EUR)

Ararat region is rich in historical and cultural monuments, as well as wonderful places for adventure tourism. One of the most underrated places to visit in all of Armenia is the Khosrov Forest State Reserve. Khosrov Forest (Khosrov Reserve) covers an area of ​​27,000 hectares. The forest stretches on the southwestern slope of the Geghama ridge, as well as on the slopes of the Urts, Eranos, Dagnak, Irits Ler and Khosrovasar ranges. Since 1958, the Khosrov Forest has been a state reserve, which was organized for the purpose of preserving and ennobling plant and animal worlds, as well as fo r obtaining new varieties and breeds. The forest cover occupies medium heights, consists of thin thuja forests and oak forests, as well as broad-leaved euonymus, viburnum, mountain ash and Caucasian honeysuckle grow here. In the higher expanses, there is mountain-steppe vegetation. In the animal kingdom, the Armenian mouflon (wild sheep) and the bezoar goat are widespread. There are also leopard, gray bear, wild boar, fox, hare, lynx, marten, wolf, badger, etc. The bird world is especially rich. There are a black kite, a lamb eagle, a bald vulture, an eagle, a wild pigeon, a seagull, etc. There are also many reptiles, especially the poisonous gyurza. Since 1594 the Ussuri sika deer has been climatized. The reserve is called Khosrov in honor of the Armenian king Khosrov the Second Kotak. According to Movses Khorenatsi, during the reign of Khosrov, afforestation was carried out on the territory of the reserve. Khor Virap (Armenian "խոր վիրապ" - "deep dungeon") is an Armenian monastery located near the border with Turkey. The monastery is known for its location at the foot of the biblical Mount Ararat. The monastery is located above an underground prison in which, according to legend, the Armenian king Trdat the Third kept St. Gregory the Illuminator before he was converted to Christianity. On the territory of the monastery, in its central part, there is also a large church of Surb Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God), built in the middle of the 17th century. At the same time, the monks' cells and the monastery itself were built. Now it is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites for Armenians from all over the world. The church holds regular services. The medieval Armenian monastery complex Aghjots is located in the Khosrov State Reserve. It consists of churches, a vestibule, buildings for monks and a cemetery. The monastery, built in the 4th century, was partially destroyed by an earthquake in the 17th century. It was founded by Gregory the Illuminator and served as a religious and cultural center. The Kakavaberd fortress is located in the Khosrov reserve on the right bank of the Azat River. The first mentions of it date back to the 9th-10th centuries. Due to the rough terrain, Kakavaberd is inaccessible from three sides. Towers on the northeast side rise from 8 to 10 meters in height. Now, from the once majestic fortress, there are well-preserved walls with towers, the thickness of which in some places reaches up to 2.5 meters. The fortress contains the ruins of an old church and other structures. In Armenia, as in other countries, paganism left its deep mark. Some waterfalls in Armenia were even named in honor of the gods loved by Armenians. On the territory of the Khosrov reserve, for example, there are 4 waterfalls, 2 of which are in close proximity to each other and are named after the Armenian pagan gods - Astghik (goddess of love and beauty) and Vahagn (god of fire and war). The monastery complex Havuts Tar is located east of Garni on the left bank of the Azat River. It was one of the main religious and cultural centers of medieval Armenia. This formidable 11th-century walled monastery is half ruined and sits across the Garni River Gorge from the village of Goght. Havuts Tar can be reached in less than an hour on foot, either from Goght or from a dirt road at the bottom of the gorge that can be reached by car from Garni. The complex of the monastery-fortress "Gevorg Marzpetuni" is located 6 km north-west of the village of Urtsadzor in the Arart region. The complex was founded in the 10-13th centuries. The church of the monastery-fortress, founded in the 13th century, is a vaulted hall built of carefully cut white felsite stones. Fortresses of this kind have always been the most important military bases in Armenia.