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Urts Gorge

Ararat  >  Armenia

A dry canyon in the mountains near an agricultural area, with underground springs that make the region greener and attract many bird species.

Adicionado* por Anna Yargina
Ultima atualização 3 março 2025

Descrição

Urts Gorge is a great destination for birdwatching due to its diverse landscape, combining rocky canyons with green oases nourished by underground springs. Birds of prey like Quebra-ossos, Águia-cobreira and falcão-peregrino can be spotted here, along with many other species like Sombria-de-pescoço-cinzento, Chasco-isabel, Trepadeira-rupestre-oriental and Pintarroxo-trombeteiro. The quiet and sparsely populated area allows for uninterrupted birdwatching in a natural setting.

Detalhes

Acesso

Urts Gorge is located in the Urts Mountains in the Ararat Province of Armenia. By car: this is the fastest and most convenient option, the distance is about 55 km from Yerevan, and the travel time is around one hour. The route starts by taking the M2 highway southeast from Yerevan towards Armas village. Follow the road south through Armash to mountains to reach a anti-mudflow dam. The road accessible by sedans ends here, you should go on foot further.

By taxi, the travel time is also about one hour, with an estimated cost of 7,000 to 12,000 AMD, depending on the service. Apps like GG Taxi, Yandex Go, or local taxi services can be used. The route is the same as for the car.

By public transport, the journey is longer and requires multiple transfers. First, take a marshrutka (minibus) or bus from Sasuntsi Davit Bus Station in Yerevan to Artashat, which takes around 40 to 50 minutes and costs approximately 500 to 700 AMD. From Artashat, transfer to a marshrutka or taxi to Armas village, which takes about 30 minutes and costs around 500 AMD for a marshrutka. From Armash you should continue on foot. The total travel time by public transport is around 2.5 to 3 hours.

Terreno e Habitat

Desfiladeiro/precipício , Árvores e arbustos dispersos

Condições

Rochoso , Seco , Montanhoso

Caminho circular

Não

é útil um telescópio?

Pode ser útil

Boa temporada de observação de aves

Primavera , Outono , Verão

Melhor hora para visitar

Migração da primavera , Primavera

Rota

Caminho largo , Estrada não pavimentada

Caminho dificil

Caminhada média

Acessível por

Abrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves

Não

Informação extra

There are some spots with unfriendly dogs along the road:

- At the end of Armash village (carrying a shock device or an ultrasonic dog repeller is recommended).

- At the farm (it's better to go around via the dry riverbed).

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