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Garni Temple and Symphony of Stones

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Garni Temple sits above a canyon with basalt cliffs. The river and trees attract many birds, making it a great spot for birdwatching.

Geplaatst* door Anna Yargina
Meest recente update 13 maart 2025

Beschrijving

The canyon’s basalt cliffs are called the Symphony of Stones. Together with the Azat river, green bushes and trees, they create a perfect habitat for various birds. You can see birds of prey soaring above like Vale Gier, Aasgier, Buizerd, songbirds in the trees (Tjiftjaf , Braamsluiper), and water-associated birds (Waterspreeuw , Grote Gele Kwikstaart) near the river. The mix of landscapes makes it an exciting and rewarding spot for birdwatching.

Details

Toegang

Garni village is located just 30 km from Yerevan, making it easily accessible for a short trip outside the city.

By Car: The fastest and most convenient way to reach Garni temple is by car, which takes around 40 minutes from the center of Yerevan via the H3 highway. You can leave a car near the entrance of Garni temple and at the paid parking near Symphony of Stones entrance.

By Public Transport: You can take bus 5 or 36 (Yerevan city center) then change it to bus 266 or Marshrutka 52 on Mega Mall stop and go to Garni temple stop. After that you should go 8 minutes by foot to Garni temple or 20 minutes - to Symphony of Stones. Keep in mind that the descent to the Symphony of Stones is quite steep.

By Taxi/Ride-hailing Services: Apps like GG or Yandex.GO are a quick and affordable way to reach Garni from Yerevan.

Time Needed for a Visit: A short visit can take 1–2 hours if you just want a quick nature escape. A half-day (3–4 hours) is recommended for birdwatching.

Terrein en leefgebied

Bos , Kloof/klif , Rivier , Verspreide bomen en struiken

Omstandigheden

Heuvelachtig

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Nee

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Voorjaarstrek

Route

Verharde weg , Onverharde weg

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemiddeld

Toegankelijk via

Te voet

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

Extra info

On the map, I suggest a walking route from the Symphony of Stones to Garni Temple (about 3 km one way). However, it is also possible to travel by car or taxi between the locations and avoid the steep climb.

Links

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