Travel To Armenia
General Info
Armenia is a country with mountainous terrain in Eurasia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, situated in the Southern Caucasus. Officially called Republic of Armenia, Armenia is historically as well as culturally a part of Europe. Since it is located in the southern Caucasus, it serves as imaginary border between Europe and Asia.
Armenia has a splendid natural beauty. When your Airplane flies over Armenia and you cross the plateau region, you will observe a continuous sequence of mountains, lakes concealed in the statures, mountain white water and waterfalls, gorges and lonely highlands. Armenia is gorgeous not only in summer but also in winter when the mountain peaks and valleys are enclosed with snow.
Visa Information
No letter of invitation is necessary from Armenia to gain a single entry visitors visa to reside in Armenia up to 21 days. For visits of longer than 21 days or any other type of visa, an official invitation is mandatory. For stays longer than three months, a nationality sanction has to be gained through the Foreign Ministry in Yerevan. Transit visa is necessary if Armenia is a stopping spot to travel on to other countries. This type of visa can be attained only in case of having fundamental visa. Transit visa is legitimate for three days.
Traveling to Armenia
The type of weather in Armenia is noticeably continental. Summers are dry and sunny, lasting from June to mid September. But the breezes from the mountain make the evenings very cool and refreshing. Springs are small, whereas falls are long. Autumns are recognized for their vivacious and multicolored flora. Winters are rather chilly with abundance of snow, with temperatures varying between -5° and -10°C. Armenia is beautiful in summers as well as winters, you can choose any time to travel to this beautiful place.
Language
Over the years, the Armenian language has undergone grammatical and phonological alterations. Not less than three diverse types of the Armenian language are in use in Armenia today - Classical Armenian, or Grabar, the learned type of the language practiced to this day by the Armenian Church; Western Armenian, usually found in American, European and Middle Eastern Diaspora societies; and Eastern Armenian, the official tongue of the Republic of Armenia and the spoken tongue of Armenians in Iran and Russia. Russian is extensively used in Armenia, and English is more and more gaining distinction, tracked by French, German and numerous oriental languages.
Attractions In Armenia
Armenia is a beautiful place to be. One of the most admired attractions of Armenia is Lake Sevan. Lake Sevan reveals itself with frequently altering insignia, sometimes identical the sky in synchronization or complementing itself to the sky blue. It is more or less seems to be an offense to come to Armenia and not to witness Lake Sevan or swim in it or meander around it. Lake Sevan is a lake of secrecies. The pearl of Armenia, Sevan is also a favorite destination for fishing. It is situated at an elevation of 1,900 meters above the sea level, the greatest depth is 99 meters, there is a cape that was an island few years ago, 28 rivers combine in it whilst only one river called Hrazdan runs out of it. Another major attraction of Armenia is the Virgin forests. You can see the flora and fauna that you have never seen anywhere else in the world. You can just go out hunting and you will be really happy with your achievements. Mount Teghenis is also a place to be in Armenia. You can reach thee by a cable car from Tsakhkadzor town. This magnificent highland has the beauty of its own. If you are there in winter, you can enjoy the skiing down the mountains. The Shirak valley can also present you winter sport prospects. In gorges and mainly on the seashore of Sevan or on the banks of Araks you can observe the transmigration of birds in spring and fall, take pleasure in the singing of storks and flamingos of dissimilar kinds and insignia. If you love art and architecture than Echmiadzin is a place for you. Echmiadzin is simply 20 km from Yerevan and is recognized as the center of the Armenia, Gregorian Church. The Churches of St. Hripsimeh (618 AD), Shoghakat (1694) and St. Gayaneh (630 AD) are absolute work of art of Armenian architecture. A visit to the temple of Garni is also worthwhile. Another attraction is the Geghardadzor's Caves.
Shopping In Armenia
Although Armenia's financial system is still comparatively immature and underdeveloped, new shops are now coming up in Armenia. The Vernisaj flea market in Yerevan draws sellers of all types of goods and is admired by the tourists for buying local goods. At bigger shops you can get credit card facilities. Also some of the shops and hotels accept traveler's cheques.
Entertainment
You can have a lot for your entertainment in Armenia. If you are an art lover, you can treat yourself at various museums and art galleries. National Gallery of Armenia is the most famous place. Sergej Parajanov Museum has a biography, a gallery of works, a catalog of exhibits and the manuscript of a dialogue with the famous film director Yereven. You can also entertain yourself with the famous Youth Chamber Orchestra that was created in the year 2002 and has become very popular amongst the young crowd. You have plenty of restaurants in Armenia to serve you delicious food. The two most famous restaurants are Cactus and the Phoenicia Restaurant.
Resorts
Regarding the resorts in the country, there are normally small and cheap resorts and hotels available. But they do promise comfort and enjoyment. There is a large tourism complex in Tsapatagh Village which comprises of number of moderately priced hotels that offer luxury and a piece of good old architecture. Then there is Sevan Motel at the Lake Sevan that is cheap with well maintained facilities for you to offer. Harsnakar resort just before you reach the peninsula of Sevanavank is also a good resort. Astafian Hotel Complex Yerevan Armenia also promises good services and luxury to its guests. Staying at the Astafian Hotel will also not disappoint you. It provided all the amenities for a comfortable and luxurious stay.
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