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Backpacking Armenia: 10 best places to visit

The most rewarding stops for backpackers in Armenia, ranked and mapped. Tap any place to drop it into a free, day-by-day route built around how you actually travel.

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  1. Yerevan, Armenia1

    Yerevan

    Yerevan

    Pink-stone capital under Ararat.

  2. Lake Sevan, Armenia2

    Lake Sevan

    Gegharkunik

    Vast highland lake.

  3. Tatev Monastery, Armenia3

    Tatev Monastery

    Syunik

    Cliff monastery by cable car.

  4. 4

    Garni Temple

    Kotayk

    Greco-Roman temple and gorge.

  5. Dilijan, Armenia5

    Dilijan

    Tavush

    Forested 'little Switzerland'.

  6. Geghard Monastery, Armenia6

    Geghard Monastery

    Kotayk

    Rock-carved medieval church.

  7. Khor Virap, Armenia7

    Khor Virap

    Ararat

    Monastery facing Mount Ararat.

  8. Gyumri, Armenia8

    Gyumri

    Shirak

    Artsy second city.

  9. Noravank, Armenia9

    Noravank

    Vayots Dzor

    Monastery in red cliffs.

  10. 10

    Jermuk

    Vayots Dzor

    Waterfall and spa town.

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