This trail makes it possible to travel in space and time, crossing the path between the Byurakan Observatory and the Orgov Radio Observatory.

Byurakan Observatory was founded in 1946. astrophysicist, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor Viktor Ambartsumyan and was an important scientific center of the USSR. Over the decades, scientists have made a large number of astronomical discoveries here. From Byurakan we will go down along the river, then go up to the village of Orgov on the other bank. This trail ends at the Orgov Radio Optical Observatory. Tours of the Orgov Radio Optical Observatory and Control Room are available from Monday to Saturday. You just need to get permission. Construction of the radio telescope was completed in 1985. This huge and unique object, created by Paris Erun, Armenian engineers, craftsmen, and builders, continues to evoke admiration and surprise among many local and foreign tourists.

Route length: 4.3km

Elevation: 256m

Region: Aragatsotn

If you are interested in this hike, then:

1. go to the Terms and conditions page (read the requirements for compliance with safety rules and preparation for the hike, the conditions for canceling the ascent and fill in the informed consent),

2. then contact us,

3. and finally, make the appropriate money transfer, the size and order of which you will find out when doing point 1.

P.S. the proposed tour may also undergo changes as a result of joint discussion.

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