Tsaghkadzor, Armenia: travel guide
Armenia's main ski resort on the eastern flank of Mount Teghenis, where a chain of cableway lifts climbs to 2,819 m — the monastery of Kecharis, founded in 1033, stands in the town below.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.
- Country
- Armenia
- Currency
- AMD
- Time zone
- Asia/Yerevan
- Nearest airport
- EVN
Top places to visit in Tsaghkadzor
Kecharis Monastery
Monastery · 4.8 rating · about 0.8 h
11th–13th century Armenian monastery complex in Tsaghkadzor with several churches built of dark volcanic stone.
Tsaghkadzor Ropeway
Activity · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · entry AMD 3,000
Cable car ascending Teghenis Mountain above Tsaghkadzor, used for skiing in winter and scenic mountain views in summer.
Kecharis Monastery Khachkars
Heritage · 4.8 rating · about 0.3 h
Collection of intricately carved medieval Armenian cross-stones (khachkars) within the Kecharis monastery grounds.
Teghenis Mountain Viewpoint
Viewpoint · 4.3 rating · about 0.5 h
Scenic viewpoint atop Teghenis Mountain reached via the Tsaghkadzor ropeway, overlooking the Kotayk valley.
Tsaghkadzor Ski Slopes
Activity · 4.4 rating · about 3 h
Armenia's premier ski resort area on the slopes of Teghenis Mountain, with runs for beginners to advanced skiers.
Tsaghkadzor Central Park
Nature · 4.9 rating · about 0.8 h
Forested park at the center of Tsaghkadzor town, popular for walks amid pine trees with mountain air.
Things to do
- Tsaghkadzor Skiing Day Pass Skiing · 6 h · from AMD 12,000 per person
- Tsaghkadzor Ropeway Scenic Ride Sightseeing · 1 h · from AMD 3,000 per person
- Kecharis Monastery Guided Tour Cultural · 1 h · from AMD 4,000 per person
Where to stay in Tsaghkadzor
- Tsaghkadzor Resort Center about AMD 28,000 per night
The main resort area of Tsaghkadzor, clustered around the ropeway base station — Armenia's premier ski and mountain-resort base with the widest choice of hotels.
- Kecharis Monastery Area about AMD 20,000 per night
The quieter district around Kecharis Monastery, a short walk or drive from the main resort strip, favoured for a calmer stay close to the historic khachkars.
Hotels
- Stonehenge Hotel & Restaurant 4-star · AMD 25,000 to AMD 45,000 per night
- The Marrone 3-star · AMD 15,000 to AMD 25,000 per night
- Elegant Hotel & Resort 4-star · AMD 28,000 to AMD 50,000 per night
Where to eat
- Stonehenge Hotel Restaurant Armenian, European · about AMD 6,000 per person
- Marrone Restaurant Armenian · about AMD 5,000 per person
- Kecharis Monastery Cafe Cafe, Armenian · about AMD 2,000 per person
- Elegant Hotel Restaurant Armenian, European · about AMD 6,500 per person
Getting around
- Cable Car main way to get around
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- Shared Taxi main way to get around
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- Taxi main way to get around
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- Walking
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