Lastiver is a cave complex with ancient rock paintings, located in the gorge of Khachaxbyur River, 3 km from Enokavan. The path to the caves lies through a thick and picturesque forest, where you will meet many waterfalls and enjoy fresh air and beautiful nature.
The inhabitants of the region were hiding in the medieval caves during the Mongol invasion in the 13th-14th centuries. They had to build long ladder of logs located on each other to get to them. The construction looked like a dam, that’s why people began to call the terrain a “lastiver”, which means “up on the dam”.
There are amazing bas-reliefs depicted on the walls of the caves and perfectly preserved to the present days. If the weather is good, those who wish can swim in Khachaxbyur.
You can also (before or after the descent) ride a Zipline (it’s not included in the tour’s cost). Zipline are the descents on steel ropes, stretched between special platforms over the gorge. You will fly along 5 lines: 135m, 268m, 200m, 375m and 750m. The average speed is 5m/s, the height is 200-300m.
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