Lake Kari (Aragats Mountain)
Region
Aragatsotn
Distance from Yerevan
59.9 km
Type
Lake
An ancient legend says that once the mountains Ararat and Aragats stood nearby and were loving sisters. But once they argued, failing to decide which of them is taller and more beautiful. The wise Maruta mount tried to reconcile the sisters, but all her attempts were in vain. Desperate, she cursed them: the mountains were separated from each other. From grief on the top of Aragats mount a whole lake of tears appeared. The lake still exists today, and its name is “Kari Lich”, which is translated as “Stone Lake”. The lake is located quite high on the slope of Mount Aragats. For most of the year, snow does not melt here, so the water in Kari Lake is always very cold. It is located at an altitude of 3200 meters and most of the time is surrounded by snow, so the water in the lake is quite cold.
Interesting
facts about Lake Kari (Aragats Mountain)
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Weather in Aragatsotn
The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Lake Kari depends on the weather conditions.
Sights
near Lake Kari (Aragats Mountain)
Amberd Fortress
19 km
Artavazik Church
27 km
Byurak Observatory
27 km
Armenian Alphabet Monument
30 km
Lake Kari (Aragats Mountain) on the map on Armenia
