It is almost impossible to leave Armenia without having a glance at the blue-eyed beauty Sevan. It is one of the highest mountains lakes in the world – 1900 meters high from the sea level. Sevan is a sweet water lake, which means its water is drinkable. There are numerous guest houses, hotels and resorts around Sevan that a favorite place for both the locals and tourists to spend their holidays. People visit Sevan for swimming, fishing and to see some of the cultural and historical landmarks popular among them Sevanavank Monastery and Noratus cemetery of cross-stones.