点评:Lake Kari is the highest point in Armenia accessible by a sedan, thanks to an old but paved asphalt road. Located at 3,200 meters above sea level, it also serves as the main starting point for climbing Mount Aragats, especially the Southern and Western summits. For the Eastern and Northern summits, starting near Gegharot Waterfall is a better option.
The road is usually open from mid-May to mid-October, but conditions can change quickly, especially early in the morning if the bulldozer has not yet cleared the snow. There is a restaurant on the lakeshore serving the traditional Armenian dish khash; it is also responsible for keeping the road clear of snow. Some sections are exposed to strong winds, and from mid-September onward, snow may remain on the ground. Drivers using rental cars with summer tires and limited mountain-driving experience can easily get stuck.
Overall, Lake Kari is a great place to see snow in summer, often until August—a memorable experience for visitors from tropical countries who rarely encounter snow.
On the shore of the lake stands the Cosmic Ray Research Station, which requires a special permit to visit.
There is a parking area, but it can be overcrowded on weekends. The road is narrow and mostly allows one vehicle at a time, so drivers often need to stop and give way to oncoming traffic.
A visit to Lake Kari can be easily combined with Amberd Fortress or the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory.
翻译:卡里湖是亚美尼亚境内轿车可通行的最高点,这得益于一条虽老旧但已铺设沥青的道路。卡里湖海拔3200米,也是攀登阿拉加茨山的主要起点,尤其是南峰和西峰。若要攀登东峰和北峰,从格加罗特瀑布附近出发则更为理想。
这条道路通常从五月中旬开放至十月中旬,但路况变化迅速,尤其是在清晨,如果推土机尚未清理积雪,路况可能更差。湖畔有一家餐厅,供应亚美尼亚传统菜肴哈什(khash),该餐厅也负责道路的清雪工作。部分路段风力较大,从九月中旬开始,路面可能仍有积雪。驾驶配备夏季轮胎且山路驾驶经验不足的租赁车辆的司机很容易陷入困境。
总的来说,卡里湖是夏季赏雪的好去处,通常一直到八月都有积雪——对于来自热带国家、难得一见雪景的游客来说,这将是一次难忘的体验。
湖畔坐落着宇宙射线研究站,参观需要特别许可。
湖边设有停车场,但周末可能会非常拥挤。道路狭窄,通常一次只能通行一辆车,因此司机经常需要停车让行。
卡里湖之旅可以轻松地与琥珀堡或比尤拉坎天体物理观测站的游览结合起来。