If you are already in Armenia and love to spend time in nature, breathe fresh air and see beautiful places, Tsaghkadzor is always a good idea for you and your friends. By the way, the city is located not far from Yerevan, only 1.5 hours drive from the capital. This is not far, so you can take a cheap rental car in Yerevan and go on a mini trip.
If you are in Yerevan, especially in summer, then the place where you can escape from the hot weather is Tsakhkadzor, or simply the Valley of Flowers, as the name means. Pack your bag and go there.
But first, let me explain the significance of the place you are about to visit. This is a very good story. In Armenian, “tsakhik” means a flower, and “dzor” is a ravine, as you might guess, “Tsaghkadzor” means “valley of flowers”, and this is true. This is a very beautiful place with pleasant smells of different bright colors. Tsaghkadzor was also called “darachichag” – a Turkish word that has the same meaning as “gorge of flowers”. Before you go there, make a plan. We will help you with this. So let’s get started!
Church of Kecharis.
Kecharis is a medieval monastery complex that was built in the early Middle Ages almost in the 1050s. Over the centuries, various Armenian royal families ruled this place, it was even conquered by the Turks.
Kecharis Monastery includes 4 churches, a courtyard, 2 chapels and many khachkars. You can sit there in peaceful silence and think about life, nature and everything.
Zip line.
What could be better than a view of nature from above? There is no difference between summer and winter weather. Zip line is fantastic at any time of the year. Moreover, you can make your holiday more dynamic, interesting and full of adrenaline.
The Tsakhkadzor Zip Line is open at any time of the year and operates every day from 11:00 to 18:00. The cost per person is 10.000 AMD.
Museum of famous Armenian scientists Orbeli brothers.
Orbeli is a famous family of scientists in Armenia. We respect and are extremely proud of them. In the museum you will find all the information about this amazing family. The ticket costs 500 AMD.
You can read the information on the walls, but I recommend hiring a guide. You will learn a lot of new and interesting things about the brothers and will be filled with new emotions. Read only reviews of tourists on the Internet, and you will understand everything. The museum is open from 10:00 to 17:00.
Rope way.
You can’t visit Tsakhkadzor and not have some adventure on the cable car. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is. Fantastic views and emotions are provided. This is a good opportunity to see the beauty of Armenian nature and Mount Teghenis. In winter, you can go skiing or snowboarding after reaching the top, other seasons are full of admiring scenes․ A number of services operate on the territory of the Tsakhkadzor cable car:
– Medical Center
– Instructors
– Rescue Service
– Food objects
– Rental point
– Parking
