Khosrov Forest State Reserve — Attraction in Ararat Province

Khosrov Forest State Reserve, is a nature reserve in Ararat Province of Armenia. The reserve is one of the oldest protected areas in the world having a history of about 1700 years. It was founded in the 4th century (334-338) by the order of Khosrov Kotak, King of Armenia who gave it his name. It was founded to improve the natural climatic conditions of adjacent territories of Artashat - the capital city of Armenia of the given period and the newly established city of Dvin to ensure conservation and enrichment of flora and fauna species; serve as a ground for royal hunting, military exercises and entertainments.

This area was designated as a state reserve in September 1958 and covers around 23213.5 ha at elevations from 700 to 2800 m above sea level. The Khosrov reserve protects juniper (Juniperus polycarpos) and oak (Quercus macranthera) forests from Tertiary Period, arid associations of semi-desert and phrygana landscapes and other Mediterranean relict plant ecosystems as well as the genetic fund of rare animals and plants adapted to the reserve conditions. It also includes wetlands of international importance. Khosrov Forest State Reserve, thanks to its numerous peculiarities, is unique not only in Armenia but also in the whole...

Living symbol of Nature loving Armenians, this beautiful Khosrov Forest Reserve is having a history of 1700 years. Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery are on the northern periphery of this Reserve. As history goes, in the 4th century Armenian King Khosrov II created the beautiful forest on the slopes of the Geghama ridge where he bred various species of animals. Even after passing 1700 years it has enhanced its beauty. Apart from beautiful mountains and forests, the Khosrov Forest Reserve has many historical sites, monuments around the Reserve. They are, Aghjot's Vank, Kakavaberd Fortress, Havut's Tar, Azat Caves, Azhdahak, Garni Gorge, Church of Garni and Garni Temple. Visit all the places. Be...

This is a place you can have heavy rain and thunderstorms then sun and beautiful sceneries in one hour. Here one can spend leisure time enjoying nature, one can research rare herbs and animals ( details you can find in khosrov State reserve web page). Unforgettable, inspiring and amazing experience...