Karmir Shuka
From Janapar
Karmir Shuka (Կարմիր Շուկա) is a village located in the Martuni Region.
People of this village, believe that Karmir Shouka is not a village but a big “avan”. On the main, renovated road of the village you can find 6 or 7 shops one after another. Our first home stay is Samuel’s family. Even though he doesn’t live in the village due to his job (he is an officer), I have stayed at his house with his parents Mrs. Donara and Mr. Borik. Samuel’s mother is a nice woman and makes light, but delicious food. The other home stay is Samuel’s brother’s family. He is married and has a son. His wife Nona is a young and shy woman. They have one separate extra room for the guests. Nona prefers to take girls into their house. They don’t have a phone so you have to contact them thru Samuel or his Father. They have an outdoor toilet and bathroom with shower.
The last home stay is again a young couple- Vasak and Tatevik Tovmasian- who have a toddler. They are very quite but friendly. They have an outdoor toilet and bathroom with shower.
There is no church in Karmir Shouka and the villagers are not thinking about having one in the near future (I have asked them about it). 4-5 km far from Karmir Shouka, the trail of the foot signs will lead you towards a huge tree, which is like a shelter for the animals, especially for the sheep, when it rains. People light candles inside its huge and hollow trunk.
Here the foot signs are in the worst condition they could be, and villagers don’t care about taking care of them at all.
-Vasak and Tatevik Tovmasian-(097)259500 -Samuel Aserian-(097)213335-((097)224149, Mr. Borik) -Davit and Nona Aserian-call Samuel
A side trip to Amaras Monastery is possible from Karmir Shuka, though it should be done by car as it is closer to where fighting took place and there is a danger of possible mines.
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History
Homestays
Samvel
Samvel (Սամվել ♂) Tel: 097-213-335 Samvel is in his late 20's and lives with his mother. Their house is currently under renovation, but livable. They have a shower, which is nice, since most of the other homestays don't. They provide you with good food and good company (his friends are usually over hanging out... nice guys). Samvel's grandmother lives across the street. One big perk of visiting Karmir Shuka is meeting Samvel's grandmother. She's really sweet, lives across the street, and looks like Yoda. She is also able to provide lodging if you're traveling with a large group. Languages spoken at Samvel's house are Armenian, Russian and Turkish. His friend Ando also speaks some English.
Tiko
Tiko (Տիքո ♂) Tel: 286-828 Tiko is married with 2 young children. He is another option if you plan on staying in Karmir Shuka. He also lives 2 houses down from Samvel and Yoda.
Camping
Trails
| Himnakan Janapar (Backbone Trail) |
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| Nor Manashid > Dadivank > Vaghuhas > Vank > Kolatak > Ptretsik > Aygestan > Stepanakert > Mkhitarishen > Avetaranots > Karmir Shuka > Azokh > Togh > Hadrut |
