Mount Tesilk in the Tavush region of Armenia is part of the Varag mountain system, east of the village of Gandzakar. With a height of 1372 meters, its summit is visible, especially from Ijevan. At the top of the mountain, there used to be a fortress with cyclopean walls, protecting several hectares of land. The walls, built with large stones, are visible to the north and east, while the western side is protected by cliffs. Villagers used the steep slopes for grazing livestock, and the northern part for residential houses. Two entrances, 2-3 meters wide, have been preserved on the western side. Excavations have revealed 12 clay pitchers and artifacts from the 4th-3rd centuries BCE. The ruins of a 12th-century church and the Tesilk cave, which legend has it served as a hospital for injured soldiers, also attract attention.
Why should I go on this hike
Why should I go on this hike
  • We will ascend to the summit of Mount Tesilk
  • We will descend into a large cave located near the summit, where we can take shelter from rain and wind
  • We will visit a charming 9th-century chapel located on the picturesque slopes of the mountain
  • We will see the longest village in Armenia
  • We will walk along a scenic mountain trail and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding peaks
  • At one of the rest stops, we will brew delicious coffee
  • At the end of the hike, a delicious vegan dinner will be waiting for us.
  • Before returning to Yerevan, we will take a walk through evening Ijevan
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.)
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