🦌 National Park📸 Tourist Attraction

Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastër

Gjirokastër, Albania

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Overview

World Heritage Site in Albania. It rises in Albania's high country, best for hiking between June and September and snowbound in midwinter.

Why visit: Protected forests, glacial lakes and canyons that stay quiet even in high season.

Things to do

›Walk the marked nature trails
›Look out for wildlife
›Picnic by the water or forest
›Photograph the landscape

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Travel Information

Best time

May – October (open trails, alpine flowers)

Weather

Mountain weather — mild, bright summers (12–24°C on the heights) and cold, snowy winters; conditions turn quickly, so check the forecast before heading up.

Entry fee

Usually free; small parking or entry fee at some parks

Hours

Open daily, daylight hours

Est. budget

₹800 – ₹3,000 for the day

Duration

Half to full day

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Jorgucat chamber tomb

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