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Dendropark of Stepanavan

Stepanavan Dendropark was founded by Polish engineer-forester Edmund Leonowicz  in 1931. This collection expanded along the newly constructed footpaths and vistas which began to reach into the natural forest and is thought to be the first place in the Transcaucasus, where a natural forest landscape had been reshaped into a Forest Park. Most species were brought from […]

Trchkan

Trchkan waterfall is standing evidence of environmental activists’ struggle and victory. They succeeded in suspending a project to build a hydroelectric power plant here years ago. It stands out among the waterfalls in Armenia with its height of 23.5 meters and average water consumption of about 1.5 tons per second.

Water Lily Lake (Urasar)

The lake is the cradle of one of the most beautiful and rarest flowers in the Armenian highlands – water lilies. Admire? Yes, you can. Touch? No, you can’t. They are registered in Armenia’s Red Data Book. This, however, is not the only lake with water lilies in Lori region. A similar one is Lake […]

Tsover Lake

Nestled right in the middle of magnificent nature, the lake and the area around it provide a haven for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Visitors with an abundance of enthusiasm and a passion for horse riding and mountain biking are going to love the experience as well.

Achkasar

Achkasar is the highest mountain in northern Armenia, located on the border of the Lori and Shirak regions. The mountain is the highest point of the Kechut ridge with a height of 3196 meters.   The picturesque slopes of Achkasar are covered with volcanic rocks and resemble a grandiose location for a fantasy film. The […]

Communists’ Cave

The Communist Cave is located in the Mayor gorge near Stepanavan. It is believed to be the cradle of the Communist movement in Armenia. The odds are that you are never going to spot the disguised beautiful waterfall on the way here. Thinking to give it a try?

Dzoraget Canyon

The river Dzoraget in Lori region is an area of outstanding natural beauty. It originates from the slopes of Javakhk mountain range. At the feet of the city of Stepanavan the river irrupts into 100-120m deep gorges. It is there, on the upper stream of the gorge that Lore fortress stands. This is the perfect […]