We're about to cross over from Jolfa Iran to Armenia. Having a full month to play over there we are looking for tips on what to see, cycle and what not. Most people don't stay that long so I couldn't really find good blogs with tips on the internet ( and some of them were blocked by Iranian government)
Thanxs for the help!!!
You'll find it quite interesting to move from Iran to Armenia, a Christian country. Be careful along the road from Jolfa to the crossing. Don't take photos. It is amazing scenery but leave the camera in the bag. There is lodging in Jolfa and then not till after the crossing (in Meghri). You can not camp between the two places. From Meghri you have a long climb to the pass then a great down. Leave early! Personally I am not into Christian relics and the highlights of the country, for me, were the natural geography, the Soviet remnants, and above all, the genocide museum. Visiting that in Yerevan was a life-changing experience for me.
Thanxs Noel - which road did you take from Meghri? Our map is a bit confusing which one is the minor (and there fore more beautiful?) road.
I assure you they are all minor roads in that region.
We were coming South. We had been in the Lake Sevan region and we came through Matumi at the Sth of the lake and Goris, then Kapan. From your border crossing you go North. It is a long climb as I said. There are no shops till you are well down the other side. There is a bit of water though (and snow). There are sections with signs warning not to leave the road because of land mines.
Thanxs - but you still din't mention which road...
Well today we're leaving Iran taking. And Tomorrow we will take the eastern rout through the National park - hoping this is a beautiful one. I already red on the park website that most drivers and the Iranian truck drivers don't like this new route because of the hairpins and still take the older western road. So thats good news!