To look for Noah's ark.
Around 270 people climb Mt. Ararat every year.
People have always wanted to climb high mountains.
Physically you can if you have permission, someone says that Ararat is dangerous area bcs of politic problem, but be sure Ararat is safe place to go and see. You can take your permit for climbing in your country by visiting Turkish embassy or contact trekking companies who organise Ararat Trekking Tours. It is easier to do it with travel agencies. I was on Ararat in 2007. There is a trekking company who I can recommend to you. Araratsunrises Ltd. -- see web site in related links below.
People have always wanted to climb high mountains.
The first recorded person to climb Mount Ararat was Frederic Parrot, a German explorer, in 1829. However, the mountain has great religious significance as it is believed to be the final resting place of Noah's Ark from the biblical story of the Great Flood.
100 people have climbed it but 36 people have died!
People want to climb Mount Everest for many reasons. The challenge. Sense of Achievement. Life Changing Experience.
Mount Ararat is located in Turkey. Go to Google maps, and type in "Mt Ararat".
Mount Ararat is in Armenia.
Mount Ararat is in Turkey.
The country code and area code of Ararat- Ararat province, Armenia is 374, (0)238.
Ararat Sarkissian was born in 1956.