Dilijan National Park, National park in Tavush Region, Armenia.
Dilijan National Park is a protected area in northeastern Armenia with forests, mountains, and natural mineral springs across different elevations. The terrain includes steep hillsides and valleys with numerous trails that connect various habitats throughout the landscape.
The area was first designated a nature reserve in 1958 and became a national park in 2002. This change aimed to protect the landscape from uncontrolled tourism and farming activities.
Medieval Armenian monasteries like Haghartsin, Goshavank, and Jukhtak Vank sit scattered within the forested areas, showing how monks shaped this land over centuries. Visitors walk among these sites and see how stone structures blend with the surrounding landscape.
Visitors can explore multiple ecosystems on numerous hiking trails, with many routes passing through forests and over ridge tops. It is best to wear proper footwear and prepare for changing weather depending on the season.
The area contains rare redwood forests, particularly in the Aghnabatin region near the Getik basin, among the last of their kind in the region. These trees surprise hikers who do not expect to find such species in Armenia.
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