Geghama 4 days

1 day:  14km,  1040m,  40km

40km drive from Yerevan to Sevaberd village (2200m).  14km climb from the village to the foot of Azhdahak mountain and making a camp (3240m).

2 day:  17km,  – 1500m

1km climb to the summit of Azhdahak (3600m).  17km descent towards Kaqavaberd fortress and making a camp near 2100m.

3 day:  10km,  500m

Visiting Kaqavaberd fortress continue to walk 10km to waterfalls of Khosrov Forest State Reserve and Aghjots monastery.  Walking 2km more and making a camp.

4 day:  7km,  200m,  30km

7km hike to Garni village through Havuts Tar monastery.  Excursion to Garni pagan temple (optional)  30km drive to Yerevan.


Price

Transport and guide:

1-2 persons 330
3-6 persons 360
7-12 persons 460
13-15 persons 520

Food, rental and tickets (per person):

Dinner and breakfast

21€

Lunches

16€
Tent 4.5€
Sleeping bag 6€
Sleeping pad 3€
Trekking poles 4€
Garni Temple ~3€
Khosrov Forest ~8€

Seasonality: Jul. 15 – Sept. 15


Clothes

  • Sun hat + warm hat
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Rain poncho
  • T-shirt
  • Sweater
  • Trekking trousers
  • Shorts (optional)
  • pairs of socks
  • Thermal underwear
  • Trekking boots (used preferable)

Equipment

  • 70l backpack with rain cover
  • Tent (rent 4.5€ )
  • Sleeping bag 0°C comfort (rent 6€)
  • Sleeping pad (rent 3€ )
  • Trekking poles (optional, rent 4€)
  • Sun glasses
  • Sit pad (optional)
  • Mug, spoon, knife
  • Thermos (optional)
  • Flashlight (headlamp preferable)
  • Personal medical kit
  • Personal care
  • Towel
  • Sunblock