Category Archives: Kotayk

7 Unique Things to Do in Charentsavan (+ How to Get There!)

Things to do in Charentsavan, Armenia

Located only 38 kilometers from Yerevan on the Hrazdan River is the beautiful town of Charentsavan. This is a guide to the best things to do in Charentsavan, how to visit, and a few tips to help you plan! About Charentsavan (Չարենցավան) Situated in the Kotayk province, the Armenian town was initially called Lusavan before […]

How to Easily Get From Yerevan to Garni (4 Options)

How to Get from Yerevan to Garni

Are you looking for the easiest way to get from Yerevan to Garni? This guide will detail the options you have to travel to Garni from Yerevan (and back again)! Armenia has hundreds of amazing natural and historical sights and many of them are located close to Yerevan. Within an hour of Yerevan, you can […]

10 Best Things to Do in Tsaghkadzor (All Seasons Guide)

There are several fantastic places to visit in Armenia, but perhaps none are as renowned during the winter as Tsaghkadzor, the country’s ski capital. This is a guide to things to do in Tsaghkadzor, including places to eat and cultural events happening throughout the year. If you have any suggestions for what to do in […]

Meghradzor: A Travel Guide to Kotayk’s Spirited Village

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Meghradzor is colorful, close to Yerevan, and feels like no other place in Armenia. This is a guide to things to do in Meghradzor, how to get there, and why the Kotayk village is a must-visit on your Armenia trip! To be honest, we didn’t know too much about Meghradzor prior to our trip there.  […]

A Complete Travel Guide to Geghard Monastery (Tips & More!)

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Geghard Monastery is definitely a place that needs to be on your Armenia bucket list for your trip here.  This is a complete travel guide to Geghard Monastery.  It will include how to visit Geghard, why you should visit, random facts, and much more! If you’re looking for a tour to Geghard Monastery, please check […]