Orbelian Caravanserai

It’s a beautiful, old monument situated in mountain. Heard it’s resting place for traders using Silk Road. The drive through vandenyats pass was so beautiful, the best views you will get in Armenia. Feels like you are in the road to nowhere. And views of valley from the monument is magnificent.

There is a very friendly couple selling things in a car. We bought some good homemade wine , dry fruits from them .

Old medieval homestay by Orbelyans, high on the mountains, in the middle of nowhere with breathtaking views. Please note that it’s very cold over there :))

Nice view but hard to access in the winter with the snow

We visited this place in early December and though we didn't get to go inside, the outside itself was superb for us. This was the first time we experienced snow up close in Armenia which made the point a magical surprise for us, the entire family enjoyed this point. Definitely recommended to go only before complete snowfall will start or at the end season if visiting during winter otherwise in summer it would be a beautiful drive with lush green on either side of the roads.

I am a fan of old structures built centuries ago and still standing up to this date. This was built for the use of weary travellers passing at the mountains in the province of Vayots Dzor in Armenia.

The Drive from Areni to Orbelians Caravanserai is one of the most beautiful trips you can make in Armenia! Just make sure you fuel up with gas before you cross the mountains! The scenerie is epic and the landscape changes every 30 minutes!

Very interesting. Medieval hotel from Silk Road days

Very nice view on valley and mountains

There is not a lot to see, but worth a visit.
You have a great view of the surrounding mountains.
Also, we met a friendly local couple, who sold fruits, jam and sweets.

Silk road era inn in a mountain pass. Beautiful view of the valley towards yeghergnadzor and an interesting building. There are a also a few signs around giving some historical background and significance. Definitely worth stopping at but I wouldn't go out of my way to see it.

One of the most mystical places in Armenia. It's better drive from Sevan region, for using this road will let you see the whole beauty of the area, feel the spirit of old travelars from Silk Road.

This stop on famous Silk Road is really breathtaking. This is end of March. When you imagine medieval caravans of traders passing here in winter you understand how it was awfully difficult and dangerous to do trade that time. This stop was built on the highest point of the Vardenyants passway to accommodate traders and travelers. Surely this facility saved hundreds of lives from snowstorms, rain, wild animals etc. To enjoy its architecture and enter into the facility it is better to come in summer. To see and feel the extreme of that time and enjoy some adrenaline welcome in deep fall, winter (if you are to much adventurous) and early spring.

Nice spot, if you have a tent you are free to use it there (with beautiful view to the valley). Caravanserai building were renovated and it is easy to get there. Just do not sleep inside;), there are a mouses;)

Beautiful nature, amazing bas-reliefs. Arabic letters above entrance were destroyed by locals who believed they were Turkish. Arabic was a Franca lingua in this area of trade routes

Part of historic silk road, in nice mountains with beautiful view 😊

A great place! It is a good caravanserai. The scenery here is awesome! You can check this place while moving from Vayots region to Gegharkunik. You can also spend the night there.

Fabulous views.

One of the most stunning views I've ever encountered in my life. Come from the north over the Selin Pass. Quite dangerous in winter

Cool historic site, also slightly creepy. A must-stop if you cross the Selim pass.

Super Interesting! A beautiful building with a lot of history and an amazing view