Tavush, Armenia

Dilijan and the monasteries of Tavush

Warning: Risk area

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The notebook of Dilijan and the monasteries of Tavush

Seek the viewpoint that must be earned slowly.

Dilijan combines streets of wooden houses, forests and monasteries of Tavush. Lakes, valley roads and trails require different preparations, especially after the rains.

At your own pace

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Identity summary

Ideal duration

2 to 4 days

Best time

Summer · Autumn

Car

Recommended car

Type of stay

Forest · Heritage · Nature

Accessibility

Limited accessibility

Rhythm

Modular rhythm

General presentation

Dilijan and the monasteries of Tavush

Dilijan combines streets of wooden houses, forests and monasteries of Tavush. Lakes, valley roads and trails require different preparations, especially after the rains.

Check access, reservations and opening hours with the site before visiting.

Strengths and constraints

Strengths

Haghartsin Monastery
Goshavank Monastery
Lake Parz
Jukhtak Vank Monastery
Old Dilijan — Sharambeyan Street

Before you choose

Check access, reservations and opening hours with the site before visiting.

Places worth visiting

A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.

Monastery

Haghartsin Monastery

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Haghartsin brings together several buildings in a forest valley. Follow the site’s instructions when visiting monastic buildings and spaces.

Monastery

Goshavank Monastery

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Goshavank preserves churches, buildings and carved stones in the village of Gosh. Observe details from authorized spaces without touching the decorations.

Lake

Lake Parz

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Lake Parz is surrounded by forests near Dilijan. Trails and leisure activities have their own openings and instructions, to check locally.

Monastery

Jukhtak Vank Monastery

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Jukhtak Vank keeps two churches in a wooded area. The buildings can present conservation interventions; confirm the condition of the road and accesses.