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Noravank Monastery

Vayots Dzor  >  Armenia

Noravank is a scenic canyon with cliffs and rocky slopes, home to vultures, eagles, and wheatears, making it a great spot for birdwatching.

Ajouté* par Anna Yargina
Dernière actualisation 7 mai 2025

Description

Noravank is set in a dramatic red-rock canyon with steep cliffs and rugged terrain, creating a perfect habitat for birds of prey and mountain species. Gypaète barbu and Aigle royal soar above, while Monticole bleu and Traquet kurde perch on rocky ledges. You can also spot Bruant fou, Serin à front rouge, Sittelle de Neumayer, Perdrix choukar and Crave à bec rouge here. The stunning landscape, rich history, and excellent birdwatching opportunities make Noravank a unique and rewarding destination.

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Accès

Noravank is located in a picturesque canyon in the Vayots Dzor region, about 120 km southeast of Yerevan. The easiest way to reach Noravank is by car. The drive from Yerevan takes around 2 hours via the M2 highway. There is a parking area near the monastery. Press P on the map for directions. There is no direct public transport to Noravank. You can take a bus or marshrutka from Yerevan to Yeghegnadzor, then hire a taxi for the final 12 km to the site.

The best way to explore Noravank is on foot. The canyon offers scenic walking trails and excellent birdwatching spots. A short visit takes about 1–2 hours, but for birdwatching and hiking, plan for at least 3–4 hours.

Terrain et Habitat

Montagnes , Steppe , Arbres et buissons disséminés

Conditions

Rocailleux , Montagneux

Boucle

Non

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Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Meilleure période pour une visite

Printemps

Itinéraire

Route non pavée , Sentier étroit , Route pavée

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Intense

Accessible via

A pied

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Non

Informations supplémentaires

Many birds are located behind the high hill on the left or on elevated areas near the cliffs, so trekking poles can be useful.

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