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Application for organizing an individual hike.
11.10.2025 | 08:00
11 km | 1000m
medium
20000 ֏
Legends of Mt. Ara
and the Tsakhkevank Cave Monastery
Legends of Mt. Ara
and the Tsakhkevank Cave Monastery
11.10.2025 | 08:00
12 км | 850м
light +
20000 ֏
Mount Araler is located in the Kotayk region between the Hrazdan and Kasakh rivers. Its height is 2,614 meters. According to legend, the mountain got its name in honor of the Armenian king Ary the Beautiful, who fought against the Assyrian queen Shamiram and died in battle on the slopes of Mount Ara. Tsakhkevank Cave Monastery is located on the southern slope of the mountain.
Why should I go on this hike
- We will visit the ancient monastery at the foot of the mountain
- Beautiful meadows, stunning views and clean mountain air
- Climbing to the top of Mount Ara, one of the highest in the Kotayk region of Armenia
- Lunch at the top, which offers a beautiful view of Ararat, Aragats and other mountains
- Tsakhkevank Cave Monastery and its healing spring
- A walk through a picturesque mountain gorge
- Enjoy autumn foliage in the mountain
- Lots of photos and a company of like-minded people
- Delicious dinner at the end of the hike with hot soup, coffee and tea
How much
✔️ Transfer on a comfortable minibus
✔️ Guides
✔️ Meals (lunch pack for a snack on the route and a hot dinner at the end of the hike)
✔️ Group first aid kit
✔️ Group equipment (gas, gas stove, cooking pot, walkie-talkies, etc.)
✔️ Guides
✔️ Meals (lunch pack for a snack on the route and a hot dinner at the end of the hike)
✔️ Group first aid kit
✔️ Group equipment (gas, gas stove, cooking pot, walkie-talkies, etc.)
Equipment
Clothing and Footwear
Personal Items
- Backpack with a volume of 10-20 liters
- Trekking poles
- Sunglasses
- Portable camping seat
- Headlamp
Clothing and Footwear
- Trekking boots and spare footwear
- Thermal underwear
- Hiking pants, warm jacket
- Fleece sweater and an extra sweater
- Hat, gloves
- Spare socks
Personal Items
- Personal first aid kit
- Mug, spoon, bowl
- Hygienic supplies
- Phone
- Camera
- Thermos
- Water (at least 1.5 liters)
You don’t need to worry about food - we provide delicious meals during and after the hike. With love and care, our team prepares homemade dishes just for you.
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