Tsaghkadzor Ծաղկաձոր

View of Tsaghkadzor, Armenia, from its ski slope


Tsaghkadzor (Armenian: Ծաղկաձոր) is a small ski resort town in the Kotayk Province in central Armenia. It has a population of just about 1,600 (2011 estimate), a massive drop from the 3,400 reported in the 1989 census.

The ski resort town of Tsaghkadzor during ski season


The name Tsaghkadzor means "valley of flowers" in Armenians. It is a popular health resort and ski destination. The town has a history going back to the Arshakuni kings in the 4th to 5th centuries.

Due to its excellent ski slopes, Tsaghkadzor is today becoming one of the major skiing destinations in Armenia, attracting serious as well as amateur ski enthusiasts from all over the country, and increasingly from neighboring countries as well.

Beautiful monastery complex of Kecharis in Tsaghkadzor


Tsaghkadzor has also preserved its cultural heritage well. This includes its medieval monasteries, some dating to as early as the 11th century.

Visiting Tsaghkadzor

Going there by private transport would be the most practical option. If you have to depend on public transport, you first need to take a van or bus from Yerevan to Hrazdan, and from there take a taxi to Tsaghkadzor. Shared taxis are often available to help you cut down on the cost.

Ancient mural at Kecharis Monastery

Places of Interest in Tsaghkadzor

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