lakes

5 guides in this category.

Armenia's mountain lakes: Sevan, Parz, Kari

A guide to Armenia's three most beautiful mountain lakes — Sevan, Parz, and Kari — with logistics for visiting all three on a 1- or 2-day itinerary.

Lake Parz: Dilijan's forest lake getaway

Complete guide to Lake Parz in Dilijan National Park: forest walks, zip lines, boat rentals, how to reach it from Dilijan, and what to expect in each season.

Best beaches around Lake Sevan

Compare Lake Sevan's top beaches — Sevan Bay, Tsovagyugh, Shorzha, and Hayots Dzor — with tips on water temperature, facilities, and how to get there.

Lake Sevan: the complete travel guide

Everything you need to visit Lake Sevan: beaches, Sevanavank monastery, boat trips, where to eat, how to get there, and the best time to go.

Sevan trout (ishkhan): the lake's prized fish

The full story of ishkhan, Lake Sevan's endemic trout: what makes it special, why it is critically endangered, and the ethical questions around eating it today.