We visited the place, we really liked it. We have passed the test for ourselves: it is not so easy to climb the mountain and descend, but if you do it, then Surb Hovhannes will fulfill his desire. In general, it's worth it. The place is very beautiful, the mountains are amazing. Candles and souvenirs can be bought all along the road. Even at the very end, when you go up to the Mathur (in Armenian it is a small chapel).
It was very beautiful for the 1st time, it was very cool to get into the rain. We had guys with us who were in sunny weather. And they say that I advise everyone to visit this place 2 times better. Very inspiring.
Strength, faith, hope, character, spirit - all this is manifested in this place! An incredible, extraordinary place where you are very close to God, with your soul, consciousness and thoughts. You need to go there.
A place of power. We were on April 4, practically alone. We got up in 40 minutes slowly. It is a very spiritual place, blissful, filling with faith, kindness, and love.
Make no mistake that the climb will be easy, in places quite steep, slippery (it rained two days ago). They did not dare to go down because of slippery shoes (however, people went down in slates). You are counting your strength, especially the ability to breathe normally in the mountains. God may help, but not everyone :)
In general, the ascent costs 10,000 drams, the descent costs 5000 drams. The car usually accommodates 6 people, two of whom are in Spartan conditions.
The place is beautiful, worth a visit!
в этом месте обязательно надо побывать! подниматься нужно пешком и с целью. святое место. на вершине тысяче хачкаров, которые установлены людми у которых свершилось чудо или благополучия в жизни после восхождения.
If you have garbage and you are going to come here, bring it with you, here the pilgrims have tripled a huge garbage dump in front of the holy place, you can throw it out too.