Sisian

Sisian is a town of about 14,000 in northern Syunik' Province, known for the nearby Zorats Karer (Carahunge) — a prehistoric stone circle sometimes called the "Armenian Stonehenge." The town is set on a high plateau with wide views.

By Plane

Yerevan's Zvartnots International (EVN) is about 200 km north.

By Train

There is no train service to Sisian.

By Car / Road

Sisian is on the M2 highway, 200 km from Yerevan (about 3.5 hours).

By Bus / Minibus

Minibuses from Yerevan to Goris/Kapan pass through Sisian.

By Taxi

A taxi from Yerevan costs around 20,000–25,000 dram.

The town is walkable. Zorats Karer is 3 km south (taxi or walk).

• Zorats Karer (Carahunge) — a prehistoric stone circle with standing stones, some with holes drilled through them. Dating to the 2nd millennium BC, it may have been an astronomical observatory.
• Sisian town centre — a modest market town.
• Shaki Waterfall — a scenic waterfall near Sisian.

Visit Zorats Karer and walk among the standing stones. The site takes 1–2 hours. The waterfall is a short drive.

A few basic restaurants (1,500–3,000 dram).

Cafes serve coffee and tea.

A few guesthouses (4,000–8,000 dram).

A market sells local produce.

• Goris — 50 km south, the charming town
• Tatev — 75 km south, the famous monastery
• Yerevan — 200 km north