{"id":5642,"date":"2015-03-09T07:38:33","date_gmt":"2015-03-09T07:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/5556-2\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T16:55:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T12:55:38","slug":"mysteries-of-geghama-mountains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/mysteries-of-geghama-mountains\/","title":{"rendered":"Mysteries of Geghama Mountains"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trekking in Armenia is the best way to discover the hidden treasures of our country and a lot of those treasures are hidden in Geghama mountains. The trip to Gheghama Mountains is an escape from civilization, where only shepherds with their flocks go.<\/p>\n

Geghama mountain range has a volcanic origin, as it consists of many extinct volcanoes. The length of the range is 70 km, and the width is 48km. The highest peak is Mount Azhdahak (3597 m). In the crater of Azhdahak a crystal-clear crater lake is situated, which is filled with icy water of the mountains all year round.<\/span><\/p>\n

A huge amount of petroglyphs<\/a><\/span><\/strong> and sculptures of mythological creatures, known as \u201cvishaps\u201d (dragons) are situated in the Geghama mountains, at an altitude of 2600-3200m. Almost all aspects of our human life are reflected in that petroglyphs. Most depict men in the act of hunting, fighting, dancing and even cultivating land. Some also show the worship of fertility, maternity, ancestors, heroes, spirits and time.<\/p>\n

Travel dates:<\/strong>\u00a0July – August<\/p>\n

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Day 1 \u2013 Sevaberd – Akna Lake<\/h3>\n

We will start our trip in Geghama mountains from the village Sevaberd, from where on off-road cars we will drive to the mountain Lake Akna, which is located at an altitude of 3032 m.<\/p>\n

There are volcanic mountains near the lake. On the first day we will walk along the volcanoes and enjoy the mountain views. From the top of Aknasar we will see a beautiful view of Lake Akna.<\/p>\n

In the evening, we will set up the camp near the lake. Tents, sleeping bags and other heavy equipment will be carried till the lake by car.<\/p>\n

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Geghama mountain<\/p><\/div>\n\n

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