Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

We will go on a hike to the waterfalls of the Khosrov Forest Reserve, which are named after the Armenian pagan gods Astghik and Vahagn.

The hike will start from the village of Garni. First, we will see the Symphony of Stones in the Azat Gorge. Then, after crossing an 11th-century bridge, we will enter the Khosrov Reserve and continue our way toward the waterfalls.

Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

In Armenia, as in other countries, paganism left its deep mark. Some of the waterfalls in Armenia were even named after the Armenian gods. For example, on the territory of Khosrov Reserve there are 4 waterfalls, two of which are located very close to each other and are named after the Armenian pagan gods – Astghik (goddess of water, love and beauty) and Vahagn (god of lightning and thunder).

Khosrov Reserve is a perfect place for hiking trips, and in hot weather it will be especially pleasant to stop and cool off at these beautiful waterfalls.

Tour details:

• Location – Ararat Province
• Distance from Yerevan – 50 km
• Length of the route – 18 km
• Difficulty level – moderate
• The best hiking period –  all seasons

Tour price:

The price includes:

• service of the English-speaking mountain guide
• transportation
• hotel pickup and drop-off

Gear list:

• hiking boots
• spare shoes
• backpack 30L – 40L
• warm clothes
• fleece jacket
• fleece hat
• gloves
• personal first aid kit
• trekking poles
• raincoat
• cap
• buff
• sunglasses
• forehead flashlight
• sunscreen
• lip balm

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

Hiking and Trekking tours in Armenia