Marmarik, Meghradzor tour

Tour program

• Marmarik reservoir
• Meghradzor

Tour inclusions

• Professional Guide+driver service
• Air-conditioned vehicle-4-18 seats

1.Marmarik Reservoir

The reservoir is located right on the Marmarik River. It was built in 1974, has a 55-meter-high dam, a total volume of 24 million cubic meters, of which the useful volume is 23 million cubic meters and has irrigation significance.

2.Meghradzor 

Meghradzor is a small, picturesque village located in Kotayk region about an hour north of Yerevan. It’s easy to find. You’ll pass the scenic towns of Tsaghkadzor and Hrazdan and carry on until you reach the “I Love Meghradzor” sign. And we think you will! The village abounds with beautiful nature spots, and recently, rainbows of street art. If your curiosity isn’t piqued yet, listen to this: in Armenian, Meghradzor translates to “valley of honey.

Some call Meghradzor the street art center of Armenia, but it wasn’t always that way. In recent years, mostly due to the efforts of the cultural NGO Patmi (which means “tell a story” in Armenian), the village has attracted both local and international artists who have transformed the walls of buildings into colorful, thought-provoking murals.

The street art in Meghradzor showcases a diverse range of styles and themes, from political and social commentary to abstract and surreal imagery.

Flanked by the Marmarik river, the town sits close to the Tsaghkunyats and Pambak Mountain ranges. Popular nearby peaks include Tezh Mountain (3101 m) and Artavaz (2929 m). On a sunny day, you can get a stunning view of Mt. Aragats, Mt. Ararat, Lake Sevan and the Hankavan Reservoir from the summit of Artavaz!

If you’re not ready to climb a peak, there are plenty of forests and marked trails in the surrounding area – including the Meghradzor Trail and the Khachats Trail – that are suitable for beginners and experienced hikers alike.

As you climb upward alongside the Meghradzor river, you’ll notice several waterfalls and one impressive cascade that drops over 20 meters into a picturesque pool below (in hot weather, you can definitely wade in and cool off.) The area around the waterfall is also home to picnic areas, making it an ideal destination for a day trip. If you’re lucky enough to visit these spots in the spring, you’ll be surrounded by multicolored wildflowers!