Golden Apricot Tour offers guided sightseeing tours in Tsaghkadzor at affordable prices. If you haven’t visited this wonderful Armenian destination yet, we will introduce you to all its attractions and provide top-notch tourist services for you, your family, and friends. We have been in the tourism business since 2016 and do everything to ensure our clients enjoy exploring the beautiful Armenian land with maximum comfort and benefit.
Tsaghkadzor – Armenia’s Ski Capital
If you love skiing down snowy slopes surrounded by mountain peaks, clear skies, and fresh air, there’s no need to go to the Alps—come to Tsaghkadzor. This city is Armenia’s most famous ski and climate resort, located just 50 km from Yerevan. The resort offers ski slopes of varying difficulty: for children, beginners, and professional skiers, as well as for snowboarders. Winter sports enthusiasts can also enjoy ice skating, snowmobiling, quad biking, and dog sledding.
In summer, Tsaghkadzor attracts just as many tourists, living up to its status as a climate resort. This “Valley of Flowers” (the meaning of Tsaghkadzor) delights visitors with the vibrant colors of blooming mountain meadows, clean mountain air, and peaceful nature, perfect for walks and relaxation.
Interesting Facts about Tsaghkadzor
Tsaghkadzor is an ancient settlement, inhabited since the early Middle Ages. Until the 11th century, it was called Kecharis (“birch grove”), after which a monastery of the same name was founded. In the 17th century, the area and monastery were conquered by the Turks, and from 1828, Tsaghkadzor became part of the Erivan district under the Russian Empire.
The ski resort in Tsaghkadzor was founded in the mid-20th century, with slopes on Mount Teghenis—50 trails totaling over 10 km. Skiers and snowboarders reach the slopes via lifts, with a cable car nearly 5 km long and a top elevation of 2,500 meters. Full ski equipment is available for rent.
Tsaghkadzor has numerous hotels ranging from budget rooms to luxury apartments. Local cafes and restaurants offer a wide variety of dishes made from local products at reasonable prices.
What to See in Tsaghkadzor and Surroundings
Visitors interested in the city and ski resort will also enjoy exploring local attractions:
- Kecharis Monastery: The main historical landmark, a complex of 4 churches, 2 chapels, a narthex, and an ancient cemetery with 12th–13th century khachkars (carved stone crosses). Surrounded by birches, the site exudes spiritual energy.
- Orbeli Brothers Museum: A house-museum dedicated to the prominent Armenian scholars and cultural figures, containing over 2,000 exhibits, including personal belongings, books, manuscripts, photos, and documents.
- Mount Teghenis Summit: Offers breathtaking views of Lake Sevan and Mount Ararat; the hike itself is unforgettable.
Other attractions include the Molokan community, a thrilling zipline, the Leonid Engibarov monument, and Surb Arutyun Church, among others.
Book Your Tsaghkadzor Tour
For individual or group tours (5–18 people), we provide transportation in comfortable cars and minibuses, with Russian-speaking drivers and guides. Tour costs include transfer and guide services; meals and museum entry are paid by tourists. Contact us online, via messenger, or by phone to book your Tsaghkadzor excursion.