The city of Jermuk itself and all its glory is closely connected with the famous mineral springs, which are located on the slopes of the Vardenis Range. This area has been a water-mineral and air resort for many centuries. The mineral springs of Jermuk gained fame in ancient times. This is evidenced by the traces of ancient baths and pools preserved near some sources.
Scientists, having analyzed the properties of the Jermuk springs, gave them a well-deserved high assessment and made sure that the chemical composition of the local water is very similar to the famous waters of Karlovy Vary.
The name Jermuk comes from the Armenian word "jerm", meaning "hot". The water in the springs fluctuates with different thermal temperatures from 20 to 65 degrees.
A beautiful 68-meter waterfall attracts not by the force of the water flow, but by the unusual grace of hundreds of silvery streams that spread over the stones in white stripes. Water, falling from a height, creates a huge amount of white foam below and forms a whole cloud of spray. This amazing natural phenomenon fascinates with its beauty.
Various legends are told about the waterfall. One of them is about the beautiful daughter of a local nobleman. Their castle stood on top of a cliff, and many noble young people came to ask for her hand. But she refused everyone, because she was in love with a poor but handsome shepherd. Every night she lowered a rope from her window into the gorge so that she and her beloved could meet. One day my father found out about this and got very angry. He said that if the daughter met the shepherd again, she would turn into a mermaid and would never be able to get out of the water again.
The daughter, of course, did not obey her father, and the next night, having no rope, she let her long hair down into the gorge. Then the father's spell came true - the girl turned into a mermaid, and her hair flows down from the cliff in water streams. Since then, this waterfall has been called "Girl's Braids" or "Mermaid's Falls". Such is the legend.
Jermuk waterfall is very popular among tourists due to its location. Nearby are magnificent landscapes of alpine meadows, a natural bridge, a lake, and the 10th century Gndevank monastery. And in the winter season you can rent skis, snowboards and more. Since 2007, a ropeway has been operating in Jermuk, built in accordance with international standards.
The best way to get to Jermuk is along the highway leading from Yerevan - it's 175 kilometers on the way. This can be done both with the help of fixed-route taxis, and by renting a car or taxi.
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Scientists, having analyzed the properties of the Jermuk springs, gave them a well-deserved high assessment and made sure that the chemical composition of the local water is very similar to the famous waters of Karlovy Vary.
The name Jermuk comes from the Armenian word "jerm", meaning "hot". The water in the springs fluctuates with different thermal temperatures from 20 to 65 degrees.
A beautiful 68-meter waterfall attracts not by the force of the water flow, but by the unusual grace of hundreds of silvery streams that spread over the stones in white stripes. Water, falling from a height, creates a huge amount of white foam below and forms a whole cloud of spray. This amazing natural phenomenon fascinates with its beauty.
Various legends are told about the waterfall. One of them is about the beautiful daughter of a local nobleman. Their castle stood on top of a cliff, and many noble young people came to ask for her hand. But she refused everyone, because she was in love with a poor but handsome shepherd. Every night she lowered a rope from her window into the gorge so that she and her beloved could meet. One day my father found out about this and got very angry. He said that if the daughter met the shepherd again, she would turn into a mermaid and would never be able to get out of the water again.
The daughter, of course, did not obey her father, and the next night, having no rope, she let her long hair down into the gorge. Then the father's spell came true - the girl turned into a mermaid, and her hair flows down from the cliff in water streams. Since then, this waterfall has been called "Girl's Braids" or "Mermaid's Falls". Such is the legend.
Jermuk waterfall is very popular among tourists due to its location. Nearby are magnificent landscapes of alpine meadows, a natural bridge, a lake, and the 10th century Gndevank monastery. And in the winter season you can rent skis, snowboards and more. Since 2007, a ropeway has been operating in Jermuk, built in accordance with international standards.
The best way to get to Jermuk is along the highway leading from Yerevan - it's 175 kilometers on the way. This can be done both with the help of fixed-route taxis, and by renting a car or taxi.
Do you want to see with your own eyes?
Tours to Armenia - Travel Agency "Hot Line", www. hot. com. ua +38(044)599-46-30, +38(050)346-4599, +38(067)462-9242
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