In Tsaghkadzor, the popular ski resort of Armenia, there is a chairlift with 5 stations and more than a dozen ski runs. The armchaired ropeway of Tsaghkadzor is located on the eastern slope of Mount Teghenis 1966-2819 m above sea level. It has been functioning since 1967. From the height of 2819 m, where the speedy chairlift will take you in 32 minutes, all of Armenia is visible at a glance, and if weather is clear, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Mount Ararat. In 2004 the former ropeway was replaced with a new, modern one, also in 2017 important investments were made. Now the ropeway is well equipped, the active and safe rest for tourists is guaranteed.

Der mittelalterliche Klosterkomplex Kecharis befindet sich im nordwestlichen Teil der Stadt Tsaghkadzor. Er ist nicht nur wegen seiner architektonischen Originalität bemerkenswert, sondern auch wegen seiner interessanten Geschichte. Seine Entstehung dauerte 220 Jahre, mit über 150 Jahren Unterbrechung. Dieses Schicksal war den Besonderheiten der historischen Periode geschuldet. Der Bau des Klosters begann während der Herrschaft der Bagratuni-Dynastie und wurde von der Pahlavuni-Dynastie fortgeführt.

Ancient relict Sevan Lake – “The Jewel of Armenia” or the “Geghama Sea” is one of the largest high-mountainous fresh water lakes in the world and the main attraction not only Gekarkunik, but whole Armenia. This nature's wonder is located in the very middle of Armenian highland in a huge mountain bowl framed with picturesque peaks at the height of 1,900 m.

Sevanavank is located on the peninsula of Sevan. In 305, it was founded by St. Gregory the Illuminator, who built the church on the place of a pagan temple. In the 9th century the princes of Syunik made Sevan a point of their suppurt. In 874 the wife of the Syunik prince Vassak and the daughter of the king Ashot Bagratuni – Mariam built here two churches – St. Arakeloc and St. Astvatcatcin.