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Map nr. 1. Armenia LSPs

Shirak Province

01. Irina Tatevosyan’s Near the border with , (5 km north from Darik hamlet, Irina Tatevosyan irinatatevosyan@gma Farmhouse village) conceals a hidden gem – a B&B with an organic farm, owned Amasia Region, il.com by Irina Tatevosyan. A few years ago, this interesting woman , (+374) 93 52 26 65 launched herself into the agritourism business, offering a chance for Armenia http://agroholding.a tourists to stay and work on her huge farm. Feeding and cleaning m/eng/darik.htm horses, milking cows, making bread and cheese, and cooking are some of the daily chores in which you can actively participate. If you http://hy.blackseasilk are not fond of farming, Irina offers walking tours, horseback riding, road.com/en/busines camping, cycling, picking medicinal herbs, cultural heritage s/BampB-Irina-

sightseeing, and riding quadricycles in the winter. Accommodation Tatevosyan/154 consists of two double bedrooms and two large, hostel type, tents with a kitchen. Other B&B amenities include a small exhibition with different archaeological artifacts and old domestic objects, a TV in the salon, a mobile phone, 2 bathrooms, laundry service and a separate shower. The Darik farm possesses several natural and cultural assets worth visiting. Besides stunning landscapes and endless green meadows, there is a small lake suitable for summer swimming and fishing. Irina will be proud to guide you to the nearby pre-Christian archaeological site and tell you many legends related to vishap (dragon) stones or khoyakars (ancient ram shaped tombstones). Also, the Tatevosyan family is a successful breeder of

Armenian gampr dogs and Van cats. Languages: Russian, basic English 02. “ Ray” Located on the Shore of Ardenis Lake, “Shakro’s Paradise” is unique 1st house, 5th Str., Contact: Shakro vigen- (“Shakro’s Paradise”) place by all means. Humble, clean house with two bedrooms and Ardenis village, Ghazaryan [email protected] shared bathroom features a great collection of wild and domestic Amasia Region, animals (several wolves, a deer, a wild boar, two foxes, a jackal, a Shirak province, (+374) 93 82 40 05 https://www.faceboo badger, a rabbit, a foal, a lamb, a van cat and different species of Armenia (+374) 98 86 97 46 k.com/pages/Ardenis- local birds can be seen all around the house). Shakro will be your RAY/4060576761772 best guide in Arpi Lake NP, especially if you are interested in birds, 77 butterflies and rare plants. Additionally, a small garden and lots of different domestic animals offer an authentic rural experience for everyone who is interested in agritourism. B&B services include: full board; transfer from / to free of charge. Guiding services: bird watching (with equipment), botanical tour, butterfly tour, horse riding tour, cross country skiing and horse sledging. Languages spoken: Russian. An interpreter is recommended.

03. Several B&Bs in Sergey Soghoyan, Mets Sepasar village village, Ashotsk village mayor Region, Shirak (+374) 94 83 31 90 Province, Armenia (+374) 96 83 31 90 04. “SkyMik” Pension “SkyMik” pension, led by ski champions Artur and Alla Mikayelyan, is house n.8, Artur and Alla [email protected] an ideal place for all who are interested in exploring the adventure Swedish district, Mikayelyan tourism possibilities of Arpi Lake National Park and its surroundings. Ashotsk, Shirak The 4+1 room house is designated for maximum ten people. There is Province, Armenia (+374) 24 42 17 58 one bathroom with a sauna. “SkyMik” serves traditional healthy (+374) 93 35 21 11 dishes (e.g. Armenian herbal dishes), juices, local fruits and pastries. (+374) 55 31 08 61 A special menu for vegetarians can be provided.

“SkyMik” organizes hiking, cycling, canoeing and cross-country skiing tours. Personalized programs are available upon request. “SkyMik” possesses: 5 kayaks, 10 mountain bikes, a lot of skis for cross- country skiing and 4 tents (3 four-person tents and 1 two-person tent). For guests who are not sport oriented, the countryside near Ashotsk offers many other possibilities, from cultural heritage sightseeing, to bird watching and picking medicinal herbs. Languages: Russian, English 05. “Ashotsk” Located next to the road to Amasia, recently opened “Ashotsk” village, Manushak Restaurant/Motel restaurant and motel is surrounded with beautiful nature with Amasia Region, Mkhitaryan, director multiple possibilities for short hikes. In the main building, there is a Shirak Province, Margarit big refurbished space used for weddings and similar celebrations. A Armenia Khachatryan, separate cottage with a long terrace houses 3 standard suites with manager bathrooms and one luxury 2 bed room suite with a large dining (+374) 98 35 08 23 room. Additional amenities and services include a sauna and guiding to the local sacred sites (there are many chapels, crosses and piles of stones scattered on nearby hills). 06. “Rancho” Tourist Set in a peaceful landscape away from urban area, “Rancho” is not Near Tirashen Armen Matevosyan Complex easy to find. To avoid possible roaming ask for precise direction in lake, west from (+374) 94 01 24 01 “Alexandrapol Hotel ” in . For guests, hotel provides the transportation to/from “Rancho”. Designed in ethno-style the highway, complex consists of three restaurants (one indoor and two outdoor), Akhurian Region, a pool with sauna, a billiard room, an outdoor green area with Shirak Province, children playground, a small lake /fish pond, stables with horses and Armenia a farm with different animals. Possible activities include: horse riding, fishing, hiking, visiting nearby cultural heritage and riding quadricycle in the winter. “Rancho” is an excellent option for all who want to explore the nature and cultural heritage near the Marmashen Monastery complex. 07. Berlin Art Hotel “Berlin Art Hotel" is the most tourist oriented hotel in Gyumri and it 25, Haghtanaki Alexan Ter-Minasyan, info@berlinhotel- is a favorite choice for international travelers. Located in the heart Ave., 3104 general manager gyumri.am of the town, “Berlin Art Hotel” is within a short walking distance of Gyumri, Shirak (+374) 55 40 83 36 the historic market, restaurants and cafés, as well as museums and Province, Armenia (+374) 312 57 659 [email protected] churches. Built in 1996, at the beginning it served as an Fax: m accommodation wing for the German Red Cross hospital on the (+374) 312 50 386 same premises. It seems odd to have doctors and patients outside, www.berlinarthotel.a but the hotel is welcoming and colorfully decorated. The hall and m each of 15 rooms feature the art works of different local artist. www.berlinhotel- Besides that, within the hotel, there is an exhibition space, gyumri.am “Gallery25”, which frequently exhibits works of prominent Gyumri artists. Cheerful, friendly staff and a nice courtyard on the back side https://www.faceboo are another plus. k.com/berlinARThotel The hotel is home to Shirak Tours, which can help with logistics in www.youtube.com/w the area. The hotel offers free WiFi and cable internet connection, atch?v=NeYsXnZVTrM satellite and local TV channels, laundry service, breakfast included, #t=57 central deposit box, handicap accessibility, free car parking, art “Gallery25”, souvenir shop, seminar rooms, airport pickup, sightseeing tours and excursions in Shirak region, Armenia and Georgia. 08. “Villa ” Giumri's first boutique hotel, this Art Nouveau building has been 182, Str. Antonio Montaldo, [email protected] saved and resurrected to its former glory, with unique modern /Corner Rustaveli owner [email protected] comforts and an "Armenian Belle Epoque" style. The setting of the and Abovyan Lusine Ghazaryan, hotel, the location, the design, the service and the friendliness of Strs., 3741 director www.villakars.com the staff are of the highest standards. All 10 rooms include antique- Gyumri, Shirak (+374) 10 56 11 56 style décor, en suite baths, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and satellite Province, Armenia (+374) 10 26 34 60 TV. National cuisine is served for lunch and dinner in the Kars’s (+374) 10 58 45 74 dining room or on an outdoor terrace (when the weather permits). (+374) 93 54 82 25 Breakfast can also be enjoyed there. The complex features a beautiful central courtyard with a small fountain, a souvenir shop and place where guests can read and listen to music. Located inside the heart of the historic district, Villa Kars is only 15 minutes’ drive from the . The Gyumri Academy of Arts is 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel, while the Central Park is 12 minutes’ walk away. In Villa Kars it is possible to organize business meetings and professional or personal events in its spacious main room (for up to 50 people) or outdoors in the courtyard with room for up to 250 people. In the next door building, they prepare to establish an art and craft school with the aim of preservation of old crafts and traditional skills. Once opened, it will give a unique possibility to guests to attend the workshops and view the whole process of the production of carpets and ceramics. 09. “Nane” Hotel A beautiful façade and a plaza with a fountain set “Nane” apart from 1/5, Garegin Aram Tiraturyan, [email protected] all other hotels in Gyumri. Ideally located in Gyumri Commercial Njdeh Ave., 3103 Chief Executive Center, “Nane” could be the best choice for tourists and guests who Gyumri, Shirak Officer [email protected] prefer to have diverse services and facilities in the same complex. Province, Armenia (+374) 94 01 02 20 The hotel offers 10 comfortable and modern rooms as well as 4 (+374) 312 33 369 aram.tiraturyan@gcc. suites, all of which are equipped with LCD satellite TV, free Wi-Fi (+374) 312 33 399 am internet and a mini-bar. The rooms also feature modern bathrooms Fax: amenities with hot and cold water, air conditioning and central (+374) 312 39 993 www.nanehotel.am heating. Only criticism the breakfast does not live up to the high www.gcc.am expectation based on the very nice hotel appearance. Besides “Nane” Hotel, GCC houses Shara Restaurant, Di Napoli Pizzeria, Le Café (open-air café), Tango Hairdressing Salon, Visa Concord air ticket agency, Ararat Bank, and other commercial shops. The unique characteristic of the complex is that offers possibility of attending daily rehearsals of the famous Gyumri Symphony Orchestra (17:00 h). GCC is within 5 minutes’ walking distance from the central square and 20 minutes’ drive from the Shirak airport. 10. Ghazaryan’s B&B This restored old Gyumri house offers accommodation at a 142, Frunze Str., Donara and Varduhi rose- minimum price for the budget minded traveler. At guest’s disposal Gyumri, Shirak Ghazaryan [email protected] are 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, lavatory, TV, telephone, hot/cold Province, Armenia (+374) 31 25 59 15 water, small garden with flowers and fruit trees. There is an (+374) 93 45 05 57 http://www.armhotel adjacent garage for bicycles and wifi is available throughout the s.am/EN/Hotels/Detai house. Meals (including full board), transportation and guiding ls/donara_ghazaryan services can be provided on request. Two separate rooms with _bed_and_breakfast_ additional 4 beds will be finished soon and included in the offer. 256 Rates: 6,000 AMD per person without breakfast, 7,500-8,000 AMD breakfast inclusive, 13,000 AMD full board. Languages spoken: Russian, German, English 11. “Sari Tey” B&B “Sari Tey” (Mountain Tea) B&B is a clean, well maintained 3 31, Karen Knarik Khachatryan [email protected] bedroom private house destined for max 10-12 person. In the cases Demirchyan Str., (+374) 312 3 48 64 of larger groups, a living room and a hall can be used as additional 3108 Gyumri, (+374) 91 45 32 66 http://www.armhotel bedrooms. A fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, WC, TV, Shirak Province, s.am/EN/Hotels/Detai telephone, internet and a garden are on guest’s disposal. In the Armenia ls/sari_tey_bed_and_ summer guests can drink local beer in the backyard, pick fruits or breakfast_255 cook together with the host. Besides being welcoming and helpful, Knarik is an excellent cook and can prepare traditional ethnic food. Guiding services and information about Shirak region can be provided as well. Price: 7000 AMD per person without breakfast, 8000 AMD with breakfast, 10000 AMD half board, 12000 AMD full board. Languages spoken: Russian, English. 12. “Artush&Raisa” B&B “Artush and Raisa” Bed and Breakfast is located in the city of 1-2 Ayvazovski Artush Davtyan artushdavtyan@yaho Gyumri, 300 meters from the square. Artush, an Str. (off Charles (+374) 312 30 815 o.com English-speaking local guide, runs this homestay with his wife Raisa Aznavour 200m), (+374) 93 350 314 and son Martin. It has 6 comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, Gyumri, Shirak http://www.armhotel a dining room and a living room, as well as a large garden with Province, Armenia s.am/EN/Hotels/Detai various fruit trees and arbors for guests to relax or participate in the ls/artush_and_raisa_ harvest time. Also available are piano and music room for guests, bed_and_breakfast__ and wifi throughout. Breakfast is included with lunch and dinner 246 available on request. Free pick-up from railway or bus station. Airport pick-up is also available. Tours and excursions can be organized by Artush in his own car or mini-bus. Call ahead and the owners will meet you at Charles Aznavour Hraparak (from here it’s a three-minute walk). Price: 8000 AMD including breakfast Language: English 13. Anahit Anahit Khachatryan’s B&B consists of one spacious, clean quadruple 56, Tumanyan Anahit Khachatryan http://hy.blackseasilk Khachatryan’s B&B room with TV and bathroom at the ground floor of a house located Str., Gyumri, (+374) 94 58 05 10 road.com/en/busines behind the Berlin Art Hotel. Anahit is the cook for Berlin Art and Shirak Province, s/BampB-Anahit- often takes overflow customers or anyone seeking more modest Armenia Khachatryan/145 accommodations. She speaks some basic English and is very dear and cheerful person. With her working experience in the hotel, she really knows how to treat the guests. Guests may enjoy breakfast at Anahit's or venture across the street to dine at the Berlin Art Hotel. Price: 10000 AMD with breakfast, 16500 AMD full board. Languages spoken: Russian, basic English. 14. Melsida’s B&B The B&B is in a three-story private house. Accommodation is on the Sayat Nova / (+374) 312 2 13 56 second floor, with a private balcony and entrance. Tigran Mets Str., Gyumri, Shirak Province, Armenia 15. Satik’s B&B The B&B is in a traditional building and is popular with Peace Corps Ghorghanian Str. (+374) 312 5 42 32 volunteers. (Old Center), Gyumri, Shirak Province, Armenia 16. Anush Aghababyan's Anush Aghababyan's B&B represents the two-storey house. The 12 Movses Anush Aghababyan http://www.armhotel B&B sitting room, kitchen and a toilet are situated on the first floor and Khorenatsi Str., s.am/EN/Hotels/Detai on the second floor 3 bedrooms with the general bathroom are Gyumri, Shirak ls/anush_aghababyan located. Province, Armenia %27s_bed_and_break fast_257

17. “Rublevka” A huge gate with wrought iron fence encloses a plateau with couple 15-1, New Manvel Nazaryan, [email protected] Restaurant/Motel of buildings and a fountain in the middle. The main building houses District, , manager several restaurants (2 for 140 people each, 4 rooms for 6 people and Region, Shirak (+374) 93 48 45 91 one luxurious VIP room for 10 people), a spacious lobby with a bar Province, Armenia (+374) 24 26 66 66 and 3 comfortable double bed rooms. The complex has a mini zoo and horses for rent with phaeton.

18. B&B In the heart of Gyumri «Arevamanuk» (+374) 312 5 65 28, kasa.gumri@kasa. KASA foundation KASA can offer you a small and pleasant accommodation within its centre, 69, (+374) 77 30 12 62 am centre. You will find there 11 heated, comfortable and luminous Shahumyan str., rooms, with bathroom and lavatories (in the room or on the same Gyumri, Armenia floor). We are fully equipped with kitchen, heating, internet access, washing machine. Breakfast included, self service. (1000 AMD less in case breakfast not included; ** Breakfast not included. Washing machine (1000 AMD/per wash); Free Wi-Fi access; Non smoking area; Animals not allowed.

Lori Province

2 19. “Qefilyan” (Qefo) The “Qefo” hotel is located in the village of in a 5000 m 16 bldg, 19 Str., (+374) 55 21 02 10 [email protected]

Hotel large orchard. This small, family run hotel offers the most stunning Haghpat village, www.qefohotel.com view in the area, straight to the Debed River Gorge. “Qefiliyan” , Hotel has an elegant interior and features in-room facilities such as Armenia http://www.hotels.a mini bars and satellite television service. WiFi internet connection is m/qefo-hotel also available at the hotel. “Qefiliyan” is well-known for its national cuisine dishes considered to be the best in the region. The hotel offers horseback trips around the village of Haghpat, as well as to the Kayan Fortress, Dsevanq and Jaghatsadzor. 20. “Gayane” Hotel "Gayane" hotel, established in 2008, is situated close to the Haghpat Haghpat village , Sona Khudinyan [email protected] Type: Guesthouse Monastery. It consists of the main building with 7 bedrooms and 4 Lori Province, Anahit Shakhkulyan om cottages. Each cottage has 2 double bedrooms (refrigerator, AC, Armenia satellite TV) and a lavatory. There is a pub which offers Armenian (+374) 93 41 37 05 www.gayanehotel.am and Georgian dishes made from organic local products. Other (+374) 99 95 70 04 amenities include: 5 open-air pavilions where guests can taste barbecue, an open-air swimming pool, a playroom with billiard, a bakery, a laundry and 2 artificial pools with different types of fishes.

st 21. Mary Israyelyan’s Mary Israyelyan’s B&B offers comfort with friendly atmosphere. It House n. 33/1, 1 Mary Israyelyan maryisrayelyan@gma B&B has one bedroom with five beds, a kitchen, a fireplace for barbecue, Str., Haghpat (+374) 253 60 224 il.com sauna and a small pool. Also, there is a bar, furnished in the old village, Lori (+374) 253 22 530 http://www.toumani Armenian style, with billiard table. Meals can be arranged on Province, Armenia (+374) 77 26 28 61 an- request. This B&B accepts only guests with families. lori.com/hosting/bb- mery- Number of rooms: 3, 8 person israyelyan/?language Price: 7000 AMD/person, dinner 5000 AMD _page=an

th 22. “Karoi Mot” (At Guests are welcome to enjoy the well-maintained yard with the House n. 10, 7 Karо Yerznkyan antanesyan.seda@ma Karo’s) B&B open-air patios, garden, orchard, and playground for children. The Str., Haghpat (+374) 93 40 50 46 il.ru B&B has 3 double, 1 twin and 1 triple bedroom. Lunch and dinner village, Lori or http://www.toumani can be provided if requested for an extra charge. Province, Armenia (+374) 93 40 54 06 an- (+374) 253 62 974 lori.com/hosting/bb- Number of rooms: 6 (12-15 person) chez- garo/?language_page Price: 8000 AMD/person, dinner 2500-3000 AMD =an

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th 23. Aleksan Qocharyan’s The B&B is located near the , about five minute House n. 3, 7 Aleksan Qocharyan http://www.armhotel B&B walk away. It has three bedrooms (2 double, 1 twin), two Str., Haghpat (+374) 253 60 130 s.am/EN/Hotels/Detai bathrooms, cold and hot water, and a fireplace for barbecue. For village, Lori (+374) 94 39 66 54 ls/aleksan_qocharyan additional fees guests can have lunch and dinner. Province, Armenia _bed_and_breakfast_ _173

rd 24. Flora Simonyan’s The Flora’s B&B is located close to the Haghpat monastery. It has House 1/1, 3 Flora Simonyan vahram- B&B one double and one triple bedroom. At guests’ disposal are TV-set Str., Haghpat (+374) 91 80 62 79 [email protected] and internet access. The hostess cooks traditional Armenian dishes village, Lori (+374) 99 24 92 49 http://www.armhotel (tolma, harisa, khashlama, barbecue, etc.) with fresh and organic Province, Armenia (+374) 253 60 703 s.am/EN/Hotels/Detai food. There is a small café next to the B&B. ls/flora_simonyan_be d_and_breakfast__16 Guide services: The B&B organizes hikes to the nearby forest. 8 Number of rooms: 7 (20 person) http://www.toumani Price: 9000 AMD/person, dinner 2500-3500 AMD an- lori.com/hosting/bb- flora- 2/?language_page=an rd 25. “Anush” B&B Number of rooms: 4 (8-10 person) House n. 3, 3 Anush Qotcharyan http://www.toumani Str., Haghpat (+374) 93 77 59 57 an- Price: 8000 AMD/person, dinner 3000 AMD village, Lori lori.com/hosting/bb- Province, Armenia anush/?language_pag e=an

26. “Anna-Maria” B&B Number of rooms: 9-12 (17-23 person) 1/9, Hranouch Evoyan http://www.toumani Sanahin, Alaverdi (+374) 253 31 616 an- Price: 5000 AMD/person, dinner 2000-2500 AMD pl., Lori Province, (+374) 91 74 29 22 lori.com/hosting/bb- Armenia anna- maria/?language_pag e=an

27. Edouard 2 rooms, 4 beds. Parking available. Alaverdi, Lori Edouard Sokhakyan Sokhakyan’s B&B Province, Armenia (+374) 94 55 97 50 28. “Gohar’s Garden” Parking available. 20, Engels Str., (+374) 91 42 07 25 [email protected] B&B Number of rooms: 3 (8 person) Alaverdi, Lori (+374) 98 42 07 25 [email protected] Price: 6000AMD /person, dinner 3000 AMD Province, Armenia ( +374 ) 91 33 33 73 http://www.toumani an- lori.com/hosting/bb- gohar- garden/?language_pa ge=an

29. “Iris” B&B “Iris” B&B is located in Alaverdi, within a 15-minute walk of the city 65, Baghramyan Irina Israyelyan irinaisrayelyan@gmail center. The property offers bright and comfortable classic-style Str., Alaverdi, Lori (+374) 93 72 49 66 .com rooms, such as: a room lined with wooden slats, a lounge room with Province, Armenia (+374) 94 73 38 86 balcony overlooking the river. There is also a museum like common (+374) 253 23 839 https://www.faceboo space with two balconies looking over Debed River Gorge. Here you (+374) 91 08 88 12 k.com/irina.israyelyan can feel the pulse of the with some exclusive (+374) 94 89 42 92 ?fref=browse_search pieces one can only see in museums. Besides, this guesthouse offers a great choice of rooms and can accommodate even big groups (up http://www.toumani to 20 people). Guests can use either shared or private bathroom an- facilities. As to breakfast, the owner of the guesthouse cooks very lori.com/hosting/bb- nice, so you will be treated to tasty dishes. Delicious home cooked iris/?language_page= meals available (upon request 2000AMD). A dietary menu and an packed lunches are available upon request. Free WiFi is provided in http://www.armhotel all areas. Guests can relax in the shared lounge watching TV or play s.am/EN/Hotels/Detai table tennis with friends. Laundry and ironing services are offered as ls/iris_bed_and_brea well. kfast__170 Sanahin Train Station is within a 15-minute walk. Historical sights, http://www.lonelypla such as Ahpat, Sanahin and , are easily accessible by public net.com/armenia/de transport. bed- Number of rooms: 8 (16-22 person) canyon/hotels/iris Price: 7000 AMD/person, dinner 4000 AMD st 30. "" Hotel Situated 13 km away from Alaverdi, "Odzun" Hotel consists of the House 85, 1 Str., (+374) 91 71 74 04 http://www.armhotel main building and two newly built cottages equipped with modern Odzun village, Lori (+374) 95 71 74 04 s.am/EN/Hotels/Detai conveniences. The hotel offers single, double, quadruple rooms of Province, Armenia ls/odzun_hotel_56 different categories. All rooms have balconies from where a picturesque view to the surrounding mountains is open. Guests can http://www.lonelypla enjoy eco-farming and an outdoor swimming pool. Other amenities net.com/armenia/de include: a massage-room, billiard, tennis, playground and a bed- barbeque facility. Parking and WI-Fi are provided free of charge. canyon/hotels/odzun- The on-site restaurant offers various Armenian dishes. A home-style hotel breakfast is served every morning, and it is possible to have a snack near the pool. The 5th century Odzun Monastery is 5 km from the property, and the Akhpat Church is 25 km away. 31. “Ancient Herbals” The “Ancient Herbals” produces wild crafted herbal teas and spices Odzun village, Lori Armen Mehrabyan [email protected] Tea Factory and B&B in strict accordance with rehabilitated, mastered and patented Province, Armenia (+374) 91 20 79 57 m ancient Armenian technologies and recipes. The company was http://www.armenia founded by Yerzinkyan family in 1887 in Akhpat and rehabilitated by ntea.com/media/doc Sayat-Nova’s grand-grandchild, ethno-botanist Dr. Armen uments/marketing/A Mehrabyan in 1996. Since 1997 teas are exporting to gourmet ncientHerbalsPresent restaurants and organic, fine-food outlets in the USA and Europe, as ation2010.pdf Lionidas and Gallery Lafayette. A visit to the factory can be booked in advance. www.armeniantea.co To have a rest in relaxing and peaceful atmosphere, to enjoy herbal m teas and harvest the key ingredients in the wild forest from where the “Ancient Herbals” came from, Armen decided to establish “Ancient Herbals Tea tour” and Guest House near his summer home in Odzun. The “Ancient Herbals” Hostel facility has a wonderful location with 3 bedrooms for 6 people, comfortable bathroom with shower, big dining room, nice outdoor porch, a private garden patio and an on-site herbal garden and tea room. From the heights of the balcony, one can watch the sunset falling on the village, the Lalvar Mountain (the flower mountain), and forest. The “Ancient Herbals” Tea Adventure provides a wonderful herbal tea feast with village style light lunch. Visits can include hikes or horseback rides to collect mountain herbs.

nd 32. “Sergoyi Mot” B&B Kitchen can be used free of charge. There is a playroom with billiard. House n. 4, 22 Sergo Davtyan [email protected] Str., Odzun (+374) 91 42 75 40 http://www.toumani Number of rooms: 4 (12 person) village, Lori (+374) 99 08 18 59 an- Province, Armenia lori.com/hosting/bb- Price: 8000 AMD/person, dinner 3000 AMD sergo- davtyan/?language_p age=an

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th 33. “At Armen’s” B&B Kitchen can be used free of charge. There is a playroom with table House n. 14, 4 (+374) 91 78 49 16 http://www.toumani tennis. Str., Odzun, Lori an- Number of rooms: 3 (6 person) Province, Armenia lori.com/hosting/bb- chez- Price: 7000AMD/person, dinner 3000 AMD armen/?language_pa ge=an

th 34. Hamlet Davtyan’s The Hamlet Davtyan’s B&B includes 2 bedrooms, a hall, and a House n. 9, 14 Hamlet Davtayan http://www.loritour.c B&B balcony. Guests can rest in the wonderful flower garden which Str., 1 blind alley, (+374) 93 23 67 89 om/index.php?option surrounds the house or experience a rural life by involving Odzun village, Lori (+374) 253 62 011 =com_content&view= themselves in daily rural activities. For additional fees guests can Province, Armenia article&id=93%3Ab- have a lunch and a dinner. and-b-hamlet- davtyan&catid=44%3 Ahostels- odzun&Itemid=115&l ang=en

th 35. Aghasi Nalbandyan’s Located near the Odzun monastery, Aghasi Nalbandyan’s B&B has 4 House n. 10, 4 Aghasi Nalbandyan [email protected] nd B&B bedrooms (2 double, 1 twin, 1 triple), a bathroom, a well equipped Str., 2 alley, (+374) 55 62 06 28 [email protected] kitchen, a TV-set and Internet access. Here, one can enjoy in an Odzun village, Lori (+374) 55 38 14 00 authentic Armenian family warmth and traditional dishes prepared Province, Armenia (+374) 253 61 939 http://www.toumani with fresh, organic food. Guests can get familiar with farming and an- cattle rising or to take part in the daily rural activities. lori.com/hosting/bb- Guide services: tours can be organized on request. chez- aghasi/?language_pa Number of rooms: 3 (6-8 person) ge=an Price: 8000 AMD/person, dinner 2000-3000 AMD rd 36. Alvard Nersisyan’s This B&B is located close to the school №2 in Odzun. House has 4 House n. 31, 3 Alvard Nersisyan http://www.toumani B&B bedrooms, 2 large halls for parties, a balcony, a beautiful garden, Str., Odzun (+374) 253 61 696 an- and a car parking. village, Lori (+374) 91 76 08 58 lori.com/hosting/bb- Province, Armenia nersisyan- Number of rooms: 4 (6 person) alvard/?language_pag Price: 8000 AMD/person, dinner 3000 AMD e=an http://www.armhotel s.am/EN/Hotels/Detai ls/alvard_nersisyan_b

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rd 37. Serzhik This B&B offers comfort with a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. It House n. 26, 3 Serzhik Perikhanyan http://www.loritour.c Perikhanyan’s B&B has 2 double and 2 single bedrooms. The hostess prepares the meals Str., Odzun (+374) 99 85 73 05 om/index.php?option only with fresh and organic food. village, Lori (+374) 91 14 04 92 =com_content&view= Province, Armenia article&id=96%3Ab- and-b-serzhik- perikhanyan&catid=4 4%3Ahostels- odzun&Itemid=115&l ang=en

nd 38. Achkharik Niazyan’s Number of rooms: 2 (4-5 person) H ouse n. 3/1 , 2 (+374) 94 89 58 59 http://www.toumani B&B Price: 6000 AMD/person, dinner 4000 AMD Str., Tumanyan, (+374) 98 20 88 83 an- Lori Province, lori.com/hosting/bb- Armenia niazyan- 2/?language_page=an

nd 39. “Artemi” B&B Number of rooms: 3 (10 person) 5 house, 2 Str., Stepan Varosyan [email protected] Price: 10000 AMD/person, dinner 2000-3500 AMD Tumanyan, Lori (+374) 93 62 51 01 Facebook: Гостевой Province, Armenia (+374) 94 43 37 25 дом http://www.toumani an- lori.com/hosting/bb- artemi/?language_pa ge=an 40. Tufenkian Avan Situated 160 km north from , the Avan hotel is Dzoraget, Lori (+374) 93 01 10 22 [email protected] Dzoraget Hotel located midway between the capitals of Armenia and Georgia. Province, Armenia http://www.tufenkia Although it was built in 2004 (main building), Tufenkian's Avan nheritage.com/en/acc Dzoraget hotel is designed to evoke the historical romance and ommodation/avan- excitement associated with medieval Armenian castles. The exterior dzoraget-hotel/ is made of basalt stone and Armenian culture permeates through the hotel; from the courtyard's sculpture of Taurus whose legs and sides are adorned with images from Armenian folktales to the pre- medieval Armenian script decorating the walls around the lobby to the arched doorways throughout the property. Avan Dzoraget Hotel has 34 rooms in the main building with 26 guest rooms, 6 Suites and 2 Presidential Suites; and 20 rooms in the new building (opened April 2011) with Junior and Tower suites and elegant Duplexes. Avan Dzoraget Restaurant features a bar and

lounge area and guests have the option to dine in the opulent atmosphere of the restaurant or on the open terrace overlooking the Debed River. Exceptional Armenian and Georgian cuisine served at the restaurant makes for a truly authentic and inventive dining experience.

Avan Dzoraget Hotel sits along the Debed River, nestled among the forest-covered hills and rocky slope of Mountains. When not exploring the landscape, touring monasteries and monuments in the area, fishing or visiting the nearby villages, guests at Avan Dzoraget enjoy the views and serenity of the Debed River, as well as the hospitality and comfort Armenia is known for. 41. “” Guesthouse This cozy little guesthouse in Dsegh is the perfect fit for a group of 4. Dsegh village, Lori (+374) 93 00 19 27 [email protected] With 2 bedrooms, and a fireplace, comfort is no issue. The property Province, Armenia also has a private pool and a sauna. Breakfast is included.

th 42. “Pap” B&B This small and well-furnished bed and breakfast has two bedrooms 11 house, 14 (+374) 55 10 36 94 http://www.toumani (4 people in total), a bathroom, a toilet, a kitchen with all Str., Dsegh village, (+374) 95 90 73 56 an- appliances, a dining room, a living room (TV, DVD) and a garden. Lori Province lori.com/hosting/bb- pap- Number of rooms: 2 (4 person) 2/?language_page=an Price: 6000 AMD/person

th 43. “Arima” B&B This property has three bedrooms (8 people in total), a bathroom, a 32 house, 4 Str., (+374) 94 81 74 73 [email protected] toilet, a kitchen with all apliences, a dining room, a living room (TV, Dsegh village, Lori [email protected] DVD) and a garden in an open rural setting. Armenian and Russian Province http://www.toumani spoken by the owners. an- lori.com/hosting/bb- Number of rooms: 3/4 (8-10 person) arima/?language_pag e=an Price: 5000 AMD/person, dinner 2000-3000 AMD st th 44. “Agha-Bek” B&B “Agha-Bek” B&B comprises two bedrooms (6 people in total), a 1 house, 47 (+374) 94 66 00 37 [email protected] bathroom, a toilet, a kitchen with all apliences, a dining room, a Str., Dsegh village, living room (TV, DVD) and a garden. Armenian and Russian spoken Lori Province http://www.toumani by the owners. an- lori.com/hosting/bb- Number of rooms: 3 (13 person) -bek- Price: 7000 AMD/person 2/?language_page=an 45. “Khorasan” B&B “Khorasan” B&B features an open balcony with the views over the village, (+374) 93 62 22 01 river valley. Lori Province, (+374) 55 23 04 58 Number of rooms: 3 (6 beds) Armenia 46. Laishyan’s B&B Number of rooms: 2 (4 beds) Kurtan village, (+374) 55 40 83 90 [email protected] Lori Province, (+374) 93 48 10 49 Armenia 47. Anahit Guesthouse Anahit Guesthouse is located in . Free WiFi access is 52, Zoravar (+374) 94 08 99 09 www.booking.com: available. At Anahit Guest House you will find a garden and Andranik Str., Anahit Guest House barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include 2001 Vanadzor, meeting facilities, a shared lounge and a games room. An array of Lori Province, activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including Armenia hiking. The property offers free parking. Number of rooms: 5 48. “MagHay” B&B Featuring a beautiful garden and BBQ facilities, “MagHay” B&B 21, Marine and Ashot bedandbreakfastmag offers cozy and nice accommodation in the centre of Vanadzor. The Azatamartikner Davtyan [email protected] property is just behind the Sayat Nova Park, while the famous 3 Str., 2010 (+374) 96 68 10 80 www.maghaybedand Lakes are a 5-minute walk away. “MagHay” B&B has 7 fully Vanadzor, Lori (+374) 77 09 40 29 breakfast.am equipped rooms, out of which four rooms have their own complete Province, Armenia Facebook: B&B bathroom ensuite. A spacious sitting room overlooks a big garden MAGHAY with old canopy trees. Other facilities include free Wi-Fi, parking, www.booking.com: laundry and ironing service. Breakfast is prepared and cooked daily MagHay B&B by the owners from organic food straight from the garden. Guests http://www.lonelypla can also make use of the kitchen to cook their meals. The B&B offers net.com/armenia/van tour packages for groups and for individuals, as well as airport pick- adzor/hotels/maghay up and transfer with personal driver. -b-b Languages: English and Russian. 49. Lena’s B&B Lena's B&B, also known as “Haykakan Jerm Ojakh” B&B, is situated 26, Orbeli str., Lena Simonyan www.booking.com: in Vanadzor and has a good location in the city. Each room here will 2009 Vanadzor, (+374) 94 85 44 03 Lena’s B&B provide you with a balcony and a seating area. Featuring a shower, Lori Province, shared bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. You can enjoy Armenia http://www.tripadvis mountain view and garden view from the room. Free WiFi access is or.com/Hotel_Review available. At Lena's B&B you will find a garden, barbecue facilities -g1438527-d2039554- and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include Reviews-Lena_s_B_B- grocery deliveries, shops (on site) and an ironing service. The hosts Vanadzor_Lori_Provin are very hosbitable and can serve a really good dinner upon request. ce.html The property offers free parking. The hosts can help you to organize tours around the region. Number of rooms: 5 Languages spoken: Armenian, Russian, English 50. “Tezh Ler” Resort “Tezh Ler” Resort is one of the coziest places in the beautiful -Vanadzor Ella Khambaryan info@tezhler- woodlands of Armenia’s Lori Region, surrounded with lush forests Highway, Lori (+374) 91 92 59 99 resort.am and mountains. The resort is situated on the road from Dilijan to Province, Armenia (+374) 94 92 59 99 Vanadzor, some 10 km away from the latter. Being renovated and (+374) 55 02 05 31 [email protected] revived with original design solutions, the resort now offers diverse services for all seasons. The guests can enjoy the nature, taste www.tezhler- delicious meals and healthy food, and breathe the fresh air of the resort.am pine forests.

“Tezh Ler” Resort consists of 4 two-storey buildings. There are 25 single or double rooms. All rooms are beautifully designed and have a separate bathroom, running hot and cold water, refrigerator and TV. The resort has 2 conference halls foreseen for 50 and 150 persons. The guests can enjoy the national and other countries’ dishes in the two beautifully designed halls. There is also an open-air

bar-café. Other amenities include: a gym, equipped with all the necessary appliances, table tennis, billiards, volleyball, a large open- air swimming pool, and a library. There are swings, lodges placed in the garden for the children, a small fountain, an artificial well and a cart with haycock. Guide services: excursions and expeditions to the nearly located sights, as well as riding can be organized on request.

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51. Koghb Charity Art Karapet Ghuledjanyan opened the Koghb Charity Art School (KCAS) Koghb village, Karapet Ghulijanyan, koghbartschool.am@ School in 1999. The purpose of the school is to give art education to director rambler.ru children who live in border regions, to teach them an appreciation region, koghbartschool.am@ for the arts and enrich their lives through culture. The school Province, Armenia gmail.com teaches drawing, painting, composition, design, ceramics, [email protected] handcrafts, modeling, sculpting, music, photography, the history of m art, and acting. Every year, young people apply to become students www.koghbartschool. of the school, which is free of charge. Several students who have am graduated from KCAS currently attend universities throughout Armenia, but regularly return to organize and attend art school events. The school has a comfortable studio for students to practice in and a summer camp in natural surroundings. The school is not limited to teaching art; they also organize various cultural events for the community, including exhibitions, holiday celebrations, meetings with artists, and symposiums. Tourist visits and paining/art master classes are free of charge. Visitors cover only the food costs. Volunteers who would give art classes to children for free are welcomed.

52.- Several Artists from Sergey Dallakyan, artist village, (+374) 93 41 45 46 54. Aygehovit village , Nairi Jamvelyan, sculptor Armenia (+374) 93 16 75 05

Andranik Gulanyan, sculptor (+374) 77 43 67 83

Norik Ghukasyan, woodcraft (+374) 77 24 50 83 55. Hovq B&B Hi, my name is Andranik. I am hiking guide. From 2004 to 2012 i was Village Hovq, (+374) 55 53 73 37 E-mail: a member of Mountain Rescue Centre. Also i am member of Tavush marz, (+374) 91 51 50 49 [email protected] Armenian Alpinism Federation. I like to travel, hiking, Armenia, Andranik E-mail: mountaineering, climbing... 2006 I bought a house in village Hovq, wild.trail.armenia@g for making hiking Lodge (Wild Trail Lodge) ор B&B. Hovq situated mail.com between the towns of Dilijan and , on the highway, that leads from Yerevan to , I hope to develop tourism in very nice area. Around our home, there are nice mountains, forests, long rock chain, and very nice old Monasteries. Region is great for hiking, cultural tours, for rock climbing, for biking, horse riding… We provide deferent level of hiking, in different directions in Armenia and Artsakh. At the moment we can invite 15 people, we have a great balcony with very nice view, where you can enjoy special Armenian meals. Welcome to Wild Trail Lodge, Best Regards, Andranik.

56. “Lorik” B&B Lodging: 2 bedrooms. Lorik Harutyunyan, Visits: greenhouse, cattle farm, orchards. village, Ijevan manager Region, Tavush (+374) 77 11 20 99 Province, Armenia

57. Dried Fruits Dried fruit making: prune and blood orange. village, Suren Kocharyan, Production Activities: Dried fruit tasting and sale. Ijevan Region, manager Tavush Province, (+374) 93 75 67 85 Armenia

58. Cattle Farm Activities: Cattle farm tour and visit to dairy farm to take part in Lusadzor village, Suren Kocharyan, activities. Ijevan Region, manager Tavush Province, (+374) 93 75 67 85 Armenia

59. Greenhouse Activities: Visit to greenhouse. Seasonal sale of fruits and Lusadzor village, Suren Kocharyan, vegetables. Ijevan Region, manager Tavush Province, (+374) 93 75 67 85 Armenia

st 60. “Apaga” Active Rest Up the valley from village is an interesting new tourist 1 Str., Irina and Tigran [email protected] Club eco complex run by Apaga Tour. “Apaga” offers accommodations in Yenokavan Chibukhchyan www.apaga.info 12 newly built cottages with 24 suites, for a maximum of 96 people. village, 4019, (+374) 91 29 07 99 The rooms feature country décor, a kitchenette, a terrace and a Ijevan Region, (+374) 77 00 44 13 Facebook: “APAGA - bathroom. There are also 5 wooden cabins for 2 persons each. Tavush Province, (+374) 77 00 11 28 Gomer” active leisure Other facilities include a summer restaurant with 80 seats, an indoor Armenia (+374) 77 99 70 30 club restaurant with 30 seats, a bar, grill house, sauna, Wi-Fi, covered parking area, football and volleyball courts, campfire ground, camping ground, and two ponds for fishing. The main attractions of the club are the horse stables with 40 horses and a horse riding facility. Guided trail rides, as well as guided hikes are available. 32 different trails provide a lot of possibilities for a multiday active rest in this unique corner of Armenia. Prices: wooden cabins - 19000 AMD; single – 27000 AMD; double – 29000 AMD; triple-38000 AMD: quadruple – 47000 AMD. Prices include breakfast. Lunch and dinner are 8000 AMD; fishing-2500 AMD/kg; riding-4000 AMD for 20 min/1 to 2 h is 12000 AMD.

th 61. Andranik There are four wooden stilt-cottages for 2 persons each, a kitchen, 35 Str., Andranik Chibukhchyan’s Eco an open-air pavilion and a shared bathroom with toilet. Other Yenokavan village Chibukhchyan Stilt-Cottages facilities include a BBQ, volleyball and football courts, table tennis (Next to Apaga (+374) 94 30 30 42 and a kiosk with ice-creams and beverages. Food is not provided. Resort), 4019, (+374) 93 39 93 97 Prices: cottage-10000 AMD. Ijevan Region, Tavush Province, Armenia

62. “Anapat” Eco and “Anapat” camp near the Khachagbyur River is in a beautiful spot Lastiver, Ijevan Hovhannes and Facebook: Lastiver Sport Camp with some wonderful bathing pools and cascades nearby. The Region, Tavush Vahagn Tananyan (Anapat) Tananyans can show you some caves in the area, some 30m deep. Province, Armenia (+374) 94 60 30 10 The most interesting is Anapat Cave, which contains unique pre- (+374) 93 36 54 37 Christian carvings of faces and human forms. Accommodation: 7 wooden shelters, 2 yurts, and a small tree house for a maximum of 40 people. For larger groups they can provide tents. Other facilities include a camp site for tents, a toilet with sun-heated douche and 11 open-air pavilions (7 for 40 people, 3 for 10 and one for 20). Activities: fishing, hiking, alpinism, target shooting, campfire. Hiking: Lastiver cave hiking trail and several other tracks up to 10 km. Three certified climbing instructors. Food catering is available.

Prices: 1000 AMD/day/person including a short hike to the cave; overnight – 5000 AMD; full board - 15000 AMD. Language: Russian.

63. “Kamar” B&B B&B “Kamar” is in a large house, about 800 m from the central 2, Nalbandyan Gyulnara Meliksetyan [email protected] market, with 8 bedrooms (2 single, 6 double) and 4 shared Str., Ijevan, (+374) 263 31 554 bathrooms. Other facilities include: a fully-equipped kitchen, Tavush Province, (+374) 93 76 76 73 luggage storage, ironing service, laundry, parking lot, and an open- Armenia (+374) 93 19 12 11 air pavilion. The house is surrounded with a well-kept courtyard and orchard. Car rentals can be provided upon request.

Prices: 7000 AMD/ person with breakfast; dinner-4000 AMD.

64. “Anahit” B&B “Anahit” B&B is situated in the center of Ijevan, in a quiet and 4, Tavrizyan Str., Anahit Alaverdyan anahitalavedyan@ma comfortable place. The house is surrounded with a small orchard Ijevan, Tavush (+374) 263 22 74 il.ru and a garden full of flowers. There are 6 rooms with 2 shared Province, Armenia (+374) 77 01 22 74 www.anahitguesthou bathrooms for a maximum of 14 people. Other facilities include a (+374) 77 29 29 79 se.blogspot.com large terrace overlooking the garden and a BBQ area. The house is suitable for agritourism, as it has a garden, bee hives, and chickens. Facebook: Activities include cooking classes, while excursions can be organized B&B Anahit upon request.

Prices: 6000-7000 AMD/person with breakfast; lunch is 2000-3000 AMD; dinner is 4000 AMD; cooking classes cost 500 to 1000 AMD/person. Languages: English, French.

65. “Ara Geghetsik” B&B The house is situated high above the center of Ijevan and has a 27a, Geghetsik beautiful view of the town. There are 5 rooms (3 twin and 2 double) Metaghagortsneri Begnazaryan, owner with a shared bathroom on the upper floor, a nice court with an Str., Ijevan, (+374) 94 51 51 54 open-air pavilion, fountain, garden and an orchard. Tavush Province, Prices: 7000 AMD/person including breakfast; dinner costs 4000 Armenia AMD.

th 66. “Lina” B&B One fully equipped apartment consisting of a bedroom, a living 2, 6 alley, Armen Yeganyan, [email protected] room, kitchen and bathroom is available for rent. 3 more bedrooms Metaghagortsneri owner with kitchen and shared bathroom are under construction. Str., Ijevan, (+374) 77 20 52 40 Prices: 5000 AMD/night; 7000 AMD with breakfast; full board - Tavush Province, (+374) 263 35 257 12000 AMD. Armenia

67. “Berq” Greenhouse A greenhouse with 5-6 types of strawberries. Activities: visit to Ijevan, Tavush Arusyak Otaryan, greenhouse, strawberry tasting, and sale. Province, Armenia manager (+374) 98 20 92 00

68. “Pavel” B&B Lodging: 3 bedrooms. village, Pavel Dovlatbekyan, Visits: orchards, gardening, dried fruit production. Ijevan region, manager Tavush Province, (+374) 94 57 51 23 Armenia

69. Araksya Yeritsyan’s A house with 3 rooms (one double, one triple and a living room that 54a, Shiraz Str., (+374) 93 44 96 56 davodavo1089@mail. B&B can be turned into a bedroom), kitchen, bathroom, garden and an , Tavush (+374) 267 21 996 ru outdoor pool is available for guests. Province, Armenia Prices: 7000 AMD/person with breakfast; dinner-4000 AMD.

70. “Wilhelm Wilhelm Matevosyan was an art critic, scientist and publicist. The art 26a, Wilhelm Elmira Matevosyan Matevosyan” Art studio is located in his home house and contains a collection of his Matevosyan Str., Lessing Aghakaryan Studio personal belongings, paintings and books. Another section of the Berd, Tavush (+374) 96 30 18 24 house holds a painting and woodcraft studio. Wilhem’s sister Elmira Province, Armenia (+374) 267 23 989 makes embroidery icons and knits, while Lessing paints and carves wood. They organize painting workshops for children.

71. Berd Women “Berd Bears” is an initiative in the town of Berd, to create gainful 3, Nahapet Anahit Badalyan, [email protected] Resource Center employment for women through the sale of high-quality, handmade Str., Berd, Tavush director; Seda [email protected] Foundation teddy bears. They also make handbags, covers for chairs and Province, Armenia Hovakimyan, m packages for medicinal herbs, which they also collect. All products coordinator www.berdbears.com are available in their office, where a small showroom is set up. (+374) 55 75 25 94 (+374) 94 33 02 03

72. Tufenkian “Old With a façade featuring exposed stone and wood, this hotel is Sharambeyan Hakob Hakobyan, [email protected] Dilijan” Complex located in the historic district of Dilijan. All rooms at Tufenkian Street,Dilijan, general manager feature 19th century décor and a flat-screen satellite TV. Room Tavush Province, (+374) 94 03 08 83 www.tufenkianherita fittings at the Tufenkian Old Dilijan Complex include hand-made Armenia (+374) 94 13 09 13 ge.com wooden furniture, antique wardrobes and hand-woven carpets. (+374) 91 67 29 78 Each has tiled floors, heating, and a private bathroom with free (+374) 10 65 58 77 toiletries. The suites also include a separate sitting area and spacious terrace overlooking Dilijan. 73. “Villarest” Hotel and A modern and elegant complex located in the woods on the way to 20, Parz Lich Str., Meline Arakelyan [email protected] Cottage Complex Parz Lake, Villarest Hotel and Cottage Complex has 8 rooms (5 Dilijan, Tavush (+374) 98 44 44 09 [email protected] double, 1 double-luxury room, 2 twin rooms), and 10 cottages (7 Province, Armenia www.villarest.net cottages for 4 persons, 2 cottages for 7 persons and one cottage for 6 persons). Max capacity: 64 persons. Other facilities include: restaurant, lobby bar, outdoor bar (terrace), outdoor pool, billiard, table tennis, WiFi. Prices: double room - 33000 AMD; luxury – 45000 AMD; cottage (4 persons) – 70000 AMD; Cott age (7 persons) – 110000 AMD. 74. “Karmir” (“Red”) Samvel cooks the tastiest food in Dilijan, with hearty meals prepared 33, Kamo Str., Samvel Babayan, [email protected] Hotel of ecologically clean ingredients. “Karmir” is a recently opened Dilijan, Tavush owner and www.redhotel.am boutique hotel located next to the Dilijan-Sevan highway, on the left Province, Armenia cook bank of the Aghstev River. There are 7 comfortable rooms (5 double (+374) 94 25 23 98 deluxe and 2 double) with bathrooms, AC, fridge and a flat-screen (+374) 55 23 21 53 satellite TV. The apartments have a fully equipped kitchenette, where guests can cook their own meals. Other facilities include: indoor and outdoor restaurant, BBQ, beautiful park with children playground, free Wi-Fi, sauna and parking. Excursions to Haghartsin, , Sevan Lake and Lori can be organized upon request.

Prices: single – 25000 AMD; double room- 35000 AMD, suite with two bedrooms – 45000 AMD. Breakfast is included in the price.

75. “Daravand” This character-filled place has seven rooms (two double, 5 twin), 46, Abovyan Str., Meline Tovmasyan, [email protected] Guesthouse one cottage (bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom) and two Dilijan, Tavush manager [email protected] small rooms in the attic. Other facilities include a cozy sitting area Province, Armenia (+374) 91 42 09 65 m with a bar, a dining area, a big hall for parties, a terrace, an outdoor (+374) 94 42 09 65 deck with gorgeous views, game room (billiard, table-tennis, darts), (+374) 268 27 857 www.daravand.com BBQ, garden and parking lot. Owner Razmik is a diaspora Armenian with an Iranian upbringing and a German education. The guesthouse Facebook: is located on the scenic road toward Jukhtak Monastery, 400 m off DARAVAND the main Dilijan-Vanadzor road. Look for the garage with a cottage and the stairs leading up to the house. Languages: English, Russian, German, Persian. Prices: single room with bathroom – 17000 AMD; double room with bathroom- 25000 AMD; single room with private external bathroom – 13000 AMD; double room with private external bathroom – 20000 AMD; single room with shared bathroom – 10000 AMD; double room with shared bathroom – 16000 AMD; cottage (for max. 6 people) – 30000 AMD. Breakfast is included in the price (except for the cottage).

76. “Dil-Hill” Guesthouse The guesthouse has 4 double and 4 triple spacious rooms with 90, Kalinini Str., Samvel [email protected] bathrooms, fridge, TV and Wi-Fi. There is a nice garden with two 1st alley, Dilijan, Nerkararyan, owner info@dil_hill.am open-air pavilions where the meals are served during the summer Tavush Province, (+374) 94 99 66 99 months. Guesthouse can organize guided excursions to Dilijan Armenia www.dil-hill.am National Park, Tavush and Lori. Prices: single – 15000 AMD; double - 22000 AMD; triple - 30000 AMD including breakfast; lunch+dinner – 6000 AMD/per person. Languages: Russian, English (basic). 77. “Magnit” “Magnit” Guesthouse is located about 1 km from the roundabout on 86, Kalinin Str., Rima Matinyan, [email protected] Guesthouse the road to Vanadzor. It is a huge home with 13 guestrooms (one Dilijan, Tavush owner www.magnit- single, 4 double, 2 triple, 2 for 4 persons, 4 luxury double rooms), a Province, Armenia (374) 93 22 47 25 dilijan.am large living room for meetings and celebrations, a kitchen with (+374) 268 22 944 dining area, a front side terrace with a café and a lush back yard. (+374) 93 77 13 19 Luxury rooms come with bathrooms, while the rest have to share (2 bathrooms and 4 toilets). A luxury room at the top of the house features a decorated cupola and a terrace. Guided tours and car rentals can be organized upon request. Prices: single – 10000 AMD in high season and 7000 AMD in a low season; double – 16000 AMD; triple – 25000 AMD; quadruple – 30000 AMD; luxury room (2 persons) – 25000 AMD; luxury room with cupola (2 persons) – 30000 AMD. Breakfast is included in the price. Lunch and dinner can be prepared upon request (lunch – 4000 AMD; dinner – 3000 AMD). Languages: Russian, English. 78. “Dili Villa” B&B “Dili Villa” B&B is a cozy house run by the director of the local 12a, Miasnikyan Nune and Ghazar [email protected] museum and his wife. There are 7 double/twin rooms, one cottage, Str., Dilijan, Ghazaryan, www.dilitours.de a nice living room suitable for parties and gatherings, an expo room Tavush Province, owners with ethnographical display, a balcony and a garden available. Armenia (+374) 268 27 059 Ghazar can give a painting master class or paint your portrait upon (+374) 91 45 61 64 request. Guided tours in the Tavush, Lori and provinces, as well as the airport transfers, can be organized upon request. Prices: room with private bathroom is 15000 AMD/person; double room with shared bathroom is 13000 AMD/person; cottage (2 twin rooms +bathroom) for a maximum of 7 persons – 10000 AMD/person. Breakfast is included in the price. Languages: French, English. 79. “Nina” B&B The guest house is located in a quiet street, a short distance from 18, Miasnikyan Nina Hovhannisyan [email protected] the Dilijan city station (it is well signposted). Most backpackers end Str., Dilijan, (+374) 268 22 330 up at this friendly B&B consisting of 4 double/twin rooms with Tavush Province, (+374) 91 76 77 34 bathrooms on the ground floor, 2 quadruple rooms with shared Armenia bathrooms on the first floor, a big hall, and a balcony. The house also hosts another twin room and two dining areas, out of which one is rustic and located in the basement. There is a beautiful garden with an area set up for tents, and a cottage with 3 double rooms, kitchen and bathroom. Prices: rooms with bathrooms- 10000 AMD/person; double room and cottage – 8000 AMD/person; quadruple room – 7000 AMD/person. Breakfast is included in the price. Dinner is 4000 AMD, while lunch can be prepared upon request and costs 3000 AMD. 80. “Artsiv” B&B The house is located in a quiet corner of Dilijan and surrounded with 19, Usanoghakan Zina Chiboukhchyan, www.booking.com: nice green trees and beautiful flowers. It has 7 rooms with shared Str., Dilijan, owner B&B Artsiv v Dilijane bathrooms, out of which 4 are on the ground floor and 3 rooms with Tavush Province, (+374) 268 22 504 a large hall and a terrace are on the 2nd floor. The hall features Armenia (+374) 93 72 43 05 some interesting collections of ethnographical and antique displays. (+374) 55 72 43 05 Other amenities: open-air pavilion, children’s playground, billiards table, and a computer with internet. Zina is a very friendly person and a good cook who can prepare traditional Armenian food. Prices: 5000 AMD/person with breakfast. For bigger groups and/ or longer stays the price can be negotiated. 81. “Under the Bridge” The guesthouse is located in a picturesque corner of Dilijan, on the 314a, Kalinin Str., Narine khachaturyan- B&B bank of the Bldan River. The house has 6 rooms (double, triple, Dilijan, Tavush Khachaturyan, owner [email protected] suite), dining area, kitchen, terrace, gym, Wi-Fi, and a large Province, Armenia (+374) 91 42 19 38 courtyard. (+374) 268 24 047 Language: Russian (+374) 77 07 32 17

82. Lusine Abazyan’s The house is approached through the “Old Dilijan” Complex. It has 10a, (+374) 55 70 75 65 lusineabazyan@yaho B&B two rooms, a living room, a kitchen and two bathrooms for rent in a Sharambeyan Str., (+374) 55 06 56 86 o.com separate part of the house. Guests can use a common kitchen fully Dilijan, Tavush equipped for cooking. Maximum capacity is 10 people. Province, Armenia

Prices: 5000 AMD/person without breakfast; 8000 AMD/person with breakfast.

st 83. “Nunufar” B&B “Nunufar” B&B is a three-storied house with three rooms and 17, 1 lane, Nunufar Ghazoumyan http://www.hotels.ru balconies on both sides, overlooking Dilijan. There is a flower garden Shahoumyan Str., (+374) 268 25 435 /eng/hotels/armenia/ in front of the house, while fresh pastries are baked in a separate Dilijan, Tavush (+374) 93 06 03 65 dilijan/nunufar_bb_g garden kitchen. Province, Armenia uest_house.htm

84. “Getap” Restaurant- Enjoy Armenian traditional dishes and barbeque in ecologically clean Tbilisi Highway Ophelia Karapetyan, [email protected] Motel and beautiful area located on the banks of Aghstev River, not far (5th km of Dilijan- director www.getap.am from the center of Dilijan. Ijevan highway), (+374) 99 88 83 34 Dilijan, Tavush (+374) 94 42 47 44 Province, Armenia (+374) 268 25 614 (+374) 268 24 341

85.- Dilijan’s Artists Ashot Babayan’s Art Studio 26, Miasnikyan (+374) 91 74 81 49 92. Str., Dilijan Gevorg Makvetsyan’s Art Studio 56, Gorki Str., (+374) 268 27 003 [email protected] Dilijan (+374) 91 70 30 47 u www.art. online-dilijan.am Ghazar Ghazaryan’s Art Studio 12a, Miasnikyan (+374) 268 27 059, Str., Dilijan (+374) 91 78 61 40 Arsen Goghchyan’s Ceramic Workshop Tufenkian “Old (+374) 93 43 34 65 gogchyan- While here, you can observe the artist at work, as well as purchase Dilijan”, [email protected] different ceramic products. Sharambeyan Facebook: Arsen Str., Dilijan Gogchyan

Grisha Hovsepyan’s Art Studio Tufenkian “Old (+374) 55 40 50 07 Here, you can see the process of woodcarving and purchase wooden Dilijan”, khachkars, boxes, amulets and other craft work. Sharambeyan Str., Dilijan

Hamlet Asatryan’s Art Studio 2/8, Getapnaya (+374) 93 24 32 36 Str., Dilijan Hrach Hayrapetyan’s Art Studio 17, Sayat-Nova (+374) 93 11 77 54 Str., Dilijan

st Samvel Frangulyan’s Art Studio 1/3, 1 Str., (+374) 94 94 58 94 Dilijan “Budu Art” Art Studio and Gift Shop 34, Miasnikyan Margarita [email protected] Margarita and Arman are a young couple of artists who own this Str., Dilijan Malkhasyan and www.armanbadeyan. interesting gift shop, where they sell their own art together with the Arman Badeyan weebly.com artworks and craft works of their friends. Assortment includes: (+374) 93 61 51 77 paintings, graphics, woodwork, ceramics, batik and other different (+374) 94 27 04 82 forms of applied arts. 93. “Mkhitar Gosh” “Mkhitar Gosh” Guesthouse is located in the center of the village of 73, Mkhitar Gosh Alik Arzumanyan, [email protected] Guesthouse Gosh next to the Goshavank Monastery. A 3-stored guesthouse was Str., Gosh village, manager u established in 2010. It offers 10 rooms (8 double and 2 family rooms 3907, Tavush (+374) 93 17 27 77 www.hotelgosh.am for four persons). Each room has a TV set with local and satellite Province, Armenia (+374) 93 75 85 95 channels, coff ee table and wardrobe. Other facilities include (+374) 77 09 67 07 reception, dining-room, kitchen, bar and two living rooms. In the restaurant, one can taste the variety of dishes of both traditional Armenian and other cuisines. Excursions to Lake Gosh, situated 2.5 km from the village, can be organized upon request. Province

94. “Ayrudzy” Horse The “Ayrudzy” Horse Riding Club offers horse riding classes, hippo- 3, Mushegh Gagik Paradyan, [email protected] Riding Club therapy for children and basic accommodation in 20 domiks (small Bagratunu Str., director Facebook: Ayrudzi metal trailers). Gagik is also a gampr dog breeder. The club is an , (+374) 94 42 45 70 Riding Club ideal place for children, horse and gampr dog lovers. , Armenia

95. Sos Vardazaryan's Sos Vardazaryan is a renowned painter as well as author of many 4 /apt. 8, (+374) 99 30 33 06 sosvardazaryan@mail Art Studio monumental works while holding a membership to the International Echmiadzin (+374) 232 31 415 .ru Association of Applied Arts. He has held exhibitions in Yerevan and Highway, www.facebook.com/s , alongside group exhibitions with Armenian artists in , Ashtarak, osvardazaryan?fref=ts Germany and the Netherlands. Aragatsotn Province, Armenia

96. Perch The museum is located in the historical part of Ashtarak in a two- 4 Proshyan Str., Marine Tumanyan, pproshyanmuseum@ House-Museum story building with a large balcony and shady courtyard. It is the Ashtarak, director gmail.com birthplace and home to the 19th c. writer known for his depictions of Aragatsotn (+374) 232 33 254 struggling to preserve their identity in the face of Russian Province, Armenia (+374) 94 57 14 14 Facebook: Perch imperialism and mass industrialization. Especially known for his Proshyan house – characters drawn from peasant life, Proshyan’s writings are museum important ethnographic studies as well as compelling dramas. The museum has been established in 1948. Three exposition halls have been built adjacent to the house. One of the halls is furnished with Proshyan’s private possessions and the others demonstrate the rich materials concerning the life and activity of the writer.

Other premises include representation of a traditional Armenian rural house and a cellar converted into a dining room. The museum can organize lunches for groups and performances of traditional Armenian dances, old customs and festivals. A souvenir shop with excellent local handicrafts is also available on site.

Working hours: Tue. – Sun. (10:00 am – 5:00 pm). Entrance: 300 AMD. Guide: 1000 AMD (on Armenian, Russian, English). 97. “Tatuyents Qotuk”, Heritage house “Tatuyents Qotuk” was built in 1840’s, by Hripsime’s 1, Sazhumyan Hripsime Tumanyan, Heritage House great-grandfather. With over 170 years of history it represents one Str., Ashtarak, owner of the oldest houses in Ashtarak and it is declared as a historical Aragatsotn (+374) 91 57 68 83 monument. Meals are served in a nicely decorated old wine cellar. Province, Armenia There is one rustic room on the upper floor for rent. In the backyard, visitors can see findings from the 10th c. Hripsime knows some old stories and recipes passed down from elders. Meals: 3000-4000 AMD per person. 98. Tereza Muradyan’s Tereza runs this welcoming B&B located in a quiet suburb of 10, Garegin Tereza Muradyan, [email protected] B&B Ashtarak. A well-kept two-story house, with a good view of the town Nzdeh Str., owner m and Mt. Ara Ler, has four rooms (max. 8 people) for rent, two Ashtarak, 0202, (+374) 96 79 90 71 communal bathrooms and two balconies. There is a nice patio with Aragatsotn sitting area, outdoor barbeque facilities and a small Province, Armenia flower/vegetable garden with peacocks. There are no signs at all, so it’s best to take a taxi your first time or call first. Price: 10.000 AMD per person including breakfast; home-cooked dinners cost approx. 4000 AMD. Languages: English, Russian, German, Spanish, French (basic). 99. “Jojants’ Tun” “Jojants’ Tun” (House of Elders) is a newly open, family-run, ethno 8, Nerses Str., David Malkhasyan, Restaurant restaurant with a nice outdoor space decorated with antique Ashtarak, owner household equipment, furnishings and utensils. Aragatsotn (+374) 96 07 07 00 Province, Armenia

100 “Nkanak” Bakery The bakery named “Nkanak St. Gevorg” (”Loaf of St. George”), as it 37, Str., Andranik Gevorgyan, [email protected] is situated just opposite to the St. George Church in Mughni, is a Mughni district, manager part of a social project with the aim of ensuring means for the Ashtarak (+374) 98 13 00 48 Diocesan charitable projects and support to the twenty families in Aragatsotn Province. The bakery has a tonir for lavash baking, as well as an indoor and outdoor self-catering sitting area. The bakery can provide traditional meals for groups upon request. Food and flour donations are welcomed and appreciated.

101 Marjik Shahbazyan’s A newly established B&B with one triple bedroom and shared 7, 1st alley, 2nd (+374) 232 62 730 [email protected] B&B bathroom. The house has an outdoor breakfast area and a garden Str., Karbi village, with a tonir. 0214 Languages: Russian, basic English

102 Gevorg Shahbazyan’s A recently refurbished house with one double bedroom for rent and 37, 3rd alley, 1st (+374) 93 58 74 45 [email protected] B&B a shared bathroom. The property has a well-kept rear garden and Str., Karbi village, orchard with sitting area. 0214 Language: Russian.

103 Horse Riding Manege and stables with 14 horses. Activities: manege horse-riding Samvel Ashen, Sahak Shahbazyan Manege and horseback riding tours. Karbi village, (+374) 93 69 69 92 Aragatsotn (+374) 77 37 04 00 Province, Armenia

104 Samvel Markaryan, Familiarization with the beekeeping process is provided here, also Samvel Ashen, (+374) 77 51 59 03 Beekeper including the tasting of honey and different sun-dried fruits Karbi village, (apricots, white cherries, figs, peaches, black plums, etc.) in an Aragatsotn attractive outdoor setting. Province, Armenia

105 "Centaur" The association was established in 2007, and provides rehabilitation 9th Str., Ushi Hasmik papaermoonmic@ya Association of for physically and mentally afflicted children and adults through village, 0221, Hovhannisyan, hoo.com Hippo-therapy and hippo-therapy, horseback riding and equestrian sports, as well as Aragatsotn president [email protected] Equestrian Sports health and recreation services. Hippo-therapy is practiced in the Province, Armenia (+374) 93 21 07 48 ancient village of Ushi, with specially trained horses. “Centaur” also (+374) 55 21 07 48 www.centaur.am NGO runs a shelter for homeless dogs. Besides having 20 rescued dogs, they have doves, hens and a goat, which are also involved in animal therapy. Hippo-therapy, horse riding classes, and horseback riding tours (for 2-4 persons) are available to visitors. Two trailers with two bedrooms are in the process of renovation. Monetary donations and volunteering services are welcomed. Working days: Wed. – Sun. Prices: horse riding classes - 3000 AMD/40 min; horseback riding tours – 5000 AMD/h. 106 “North Star” The “North Star” center is definitely the best accommodation option 1, 1st Str., Eduard Martirosyan severnaya- Intellectual Tourism, in the region, with a great variety of leisure and relaxation facilities. village, (+374) 55 48 80 00, [email protected] Sport and Health Clean large rooms with comfortable beds, hearty meals and great 0213, Aragatsotn (+374) 77 48 80 00, Center hosts will greet each guest. It is perfect for family visits. The Province, Armenia (+374) 96 48 80 00, severnaya- highlight of the place is the observing of the stars and planets on (+374) 91 41 13 14 [email protected] quiet nights. Try to visit during the fool moon! The complex consists (director) of a hotel with 17 double/twin rooms, dining hall (150 people), tavern (50 people), Gold Fish karaoke bar (50 people), fully equipped conference hall (50 people) with library, and a planetarium with 5 telescopes, all at your convenience. Other facilities and amenities include: indoor swimming pool, sauna, indoor basketball court, gym, shooting range, outdoor mini football pitch, table tennis, billiard room, children’s room, outdoor playground, BBQ, tonir house, park with a fountain, cross country skies, ski-doo snowmobiles, free internet access. “North Star” has a minibus for 18 people and can organize tours. Prices: 25000 AMD for single; 30000 AMD for double room including breakfast; lunch-4000 AMD; dinner-3000 AMD. 107 Kolya Torosyan, Kolya Torosyan (86 years old) is a famous craftsman of Armenian 7, 3rd alley, 1st (+374) 93 06 31 90 Maker of Traditional musical instruments, who has been in this business for over 20 Str., Byurakan (Vachik Torosyan, Armenian Musical years. In his small workshop, in the back of his house, one can see village, son) Instruments the art of wood carving and a small exposition with around 15 Aragatsotn different musical instruments, including duduk, zourna, pku, shvi, Province, Armenia flute, clarinet, tar, kapazuk, kamancha, etc. Recently, his instruments won a prize in a festival held in .

108 “” Hotel The hotel with 12 (double and triple) rooms, one indoor and one Antarut village, Aram Sukiasyan, outdoor swimming pool is in the last phase of construction. The Aragatsotn owner hotel will be operational from 2015. Province, Armenia (+374) 91 40 75 48

109 “Aragats Rest A completely refurbished former children’s sanatorium with 8 Antarut village, Martik Mkrtchyan, House” rooms/suits (5 single and 3 double). The space boasts a dining hall Aragatsotn owner (max. capacity 50 people), a large park with open-air pavilions, and Province, Armenia Mariam an outdoor pool. Mnatsakanyan, Prices: 15000 AMD for single rooms; 30000 AMD for suites. manager Breakfast ranges from 2000 to 3000 AMD. Full board is 10000 AMD. (+374) 96 51 85 45

110 “” “Alagyaz” restaurant, located right on the Kari Lake shore, is the Kari Lich, Aragats, Mher Mirzoyan Restaurant and best place to taste the Armenian national dish known as Khash. Aragatsotn (+374) 93 39 61 82 Motel There are three rooms/suits for four people each. With extra beds, Province, Armenia the maximum capacity is 15 people.

Prices: 20000 AMD per room including breakfast, or 10000 AMD if the room is used by one person.

111 Marine Tumanyan’s Completely refurbished house with three double rooms equipped 4, Mashtots Str., (+374) 91 53 95 37 tumanyankara@mail. B&B with stylish furniture, a living room, a kitchen and shared bathroom. village, ru There is an outdoor eating area and a garden with a traditional Aragatsotn tonir. The B&B provides a laptop with internet. On request, they can Province, Armenia also organize lunches for tourist groups. Prices: 8000 AMD per person including breakfast; dinner is 4000 AMD. Languages: English, Russian. 112 “Hatsekats” The newly built guesthouse, located half-way between St. Mashtots 174, Mashtots Hamlet Garaghozyan [email protected] Guesthouse church and the Old Bridge, has four rooms (three double rooms with Str., Oshakan (+374) 91 48 06 36 an extra bed and one room for six people with three bunk beds) and village (+374) 93 48 06 36 two shared bathrooms. “Hatsekats” Guesthouse will start to operate in 2015. Prices: 20000 AMD for double room, 30000 AMD for six people room.

113 “Sartsetun” (Ice The name of the place comes from the old ice-making tradition. The 174, Mashtots Hovhannes and making house) Ethno house, with its underground chamber/cellar, was used as ice storage Str., Oshakan Vahan Khumaryan Restaurant for centuries. During the winter, ice and snow from the nearby village, Ashtarak (+374) 91 91 02 82 Kasakh River was taken into the ice house, pressed and packed with Region, (+374) 91 06 77 00 insulation in order to be cut and sold during the summer. Besides Aragatsotn the ice chamber, the restaurant also hosts an old wine cellar, both Province, Armenia of which are transformed into dining rooms. There is an outdoor area with tables, BBQ and tonir. “Sartsetun” restaurant can organize dinners with folk dance shows. 114 Garik Harutyunyan, Garik is a disabled person, who specialized in woodwork village, (+374) 77 08 73 11 Woodcraft (candlesticks, spoons, forks, salt shakers). Talin Region, Aragatsotn Province, Armenia

115 Lena Avetisyan’s The house, which is situated in the center of Talin, has three double 24, Spandaryan (+374) 249 22 306 B&B rooms, a shared bathroom, and a garden. Lena has previous Str., Talin, (+374) 91 34 40 14 experience with Peace Corps volunteers. Transportation can be Aragatsotn (+374) 94 34 40 15 provided for an extra fee. Province, Armenia

Price: 10000 AMD per person including breakfast. Language: Russian

116 Rusanna Safaryan’s This is a newly established B&B with four clean double rooms and 53, Tatul Krpeyan (+374) 249 23 220 B&B one shared bathroom. The house has a large terrace with a nice Str., Talin, (+374) 98 11 23 38 view of the garden. Rusanna can show the guests how to make Aragatsotn (+374) 94 80 18 79 crochet dolls. Province, Armenia (Vartan Vartayan)

117 Talin Women's TWRC was founded in May 2012 and has a team of six women. Their 26 / apt. 23, Gayane Khachatryan, [email protected] Resource Center main focus is on the “Talin Dolls” project, where hand-crocheted Teryan Str., Talin president [email protected] Development dolls dressed in traditional regional Armenian costumes are (+374) 94 69 20 94 Foundation (TWRC) produced, each representing a different geographical area. TWRC www.talindolls.com works to create jobs for women and help disabled children from the Talin region. The resource center aims to identify the needs of Facebook: Talin Dolls disabled children, provide information to parents, training to medical staff, and physiotherapy. Other hand crafts include: crochet Pinterest: work, knitting, tapestry and macramé. Presentations of the products www.pinterest.com/ for tourist groups (with meals and entertainment) can be organized HDIF/talin-dolls/ upon request. 118 Armik Mkrtchyan’s Two double bedrooms with a shared bathroom. Armik can organize House 6, 5th alley, (+374) 93 46 09 11 rd B&B excursions around the village and the surrounding area (Talin 3 Str., , (+374) 249 97 297 cathedral, Dashtadem, , , Harichavank). Talin Region, Aragatsotn Prices: 10000 AMD full board; lunch is 4000 AMD. Province, Armenia Languages: Russian, French, English (basic).

119 “Qarandzav” (Cave) “Qarandzav” restaurant is located on the banks of the Kasakh River, Siro Aghbyuri Mot Vardan Manukyan, Restaurant – Tavern within a short distance from the castle. Founded in 1987, the (near the “Spring owner restaurant quickly became popular among locals as the shooting of Love”), Demer (+374) 99 20 80 50 location of the famous film “Dzory Miro”. The restaurant consists of district, Aparan, (+374) 95 51 11 16 one room for 25 people built in a cave, four banquet rooms Aragatsotn furnished in the national style, four open-air pavilions, and a terrace. Province, Armenia Armenian traditional homemade food and fresh fish directly from the fish pond are served to guests. Province

120 “T’teni” Restaurant This restaurant is located on the left side of the main highway going Zvartnots village, from Yerevan to Etchmiadzin. It is right next to the ruins of Zvartnots , temple. Enjoy its great atmosphere of ethnic hospitality with all Armenia kinds of national dishes made from eco-friendly products. The restaurant has cabins where families or small groups can eat and an outdoor portion where larger groups can have lunch or dinner. A huge “T’teni” (Mulberry tree) is planted at the entrance of restaurant. It bears lot of tasty mulberries during the summer, which guests can sample along with mulberry vodka and other treats. 121 Cross of Armenian This fascinating project combines the arts with food and wine- 36 Shahumyan st, Narine Muradyan [email protected] Unity making to create a powerful overall experience of Armenian Unity. Etchmiadzin, (+374) 231 45 610 [email protected] Ethnographic and Youth Pottery making, carpet and rug making, dance and musical Armavir Province, (+374) 93 78 16 89 m Center performances, combine with ethnic foods, an art and crafted Armenia www.cau.am furniture gallery, a wine cellar, a tavern and an ethnic dance floor for performing arts. The center also acts as a youth development Facebook : Cross of center for the community during the weekdays. Advance Armenian Unity NGO reservations should be made.

Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool, Machanents Guest House is Machanents Guest located in Ejmiatsin. It offers an Armenian bakery and tavern. Free House WiFi access is available.

The comfortable rooms feature rustic decor. Bathroom facilities are Shahumyan narinemuradyan75@ shared. Narine Muradyan Street 36, 1101 mail.ru Machanents Guest House has a garden with BBQ facilities. It also (+374) 231 45 610 Ejmiatsin, offers a shared kitchen and lounge area. Cafes are a 10-minute walk (+374) 93 78 16 89 Armenia away. Central Bus Station is a 10-minute walk from the guest Facebook : house. Machanents tourism Grocery deliveries, Car hire, Shuttle service (surcharge), Airport & art shuttle (surcharge), 24-hour front desk, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Shared lounge/TV area, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Ironing service, Daily maid service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying, Gift shop Russian, English

122 Artson B&B This private house is designed with unique art style. The B&B has a 55, Petrozavodsk (+374) 77 99 07 10 [email protected] nice garden with fresh vegetables and fruit trees. Here you can have Str., Etchmiadzin, healthy and fresh food grown in the garden from June to October. Armavir Province, Sleeping capacity is up to 8 people. All family members speak Armenia English and Russian. The family provides master classes on preparing Armenian traditional meals and painting ceramic pots. Owners are happy to organize your trip around Armenia and to connect you with local tour operators. Wi-Fi connection is available for entire

house. 123 Ruben Nalbandyan, National Master Ruben Nalbandyan is the author of innovation in village, (+37494) 30 78 90 http://www.artmajeu Cross Stone Artist the art of khachkar making –stone cross letters of the Armenian Armavir Province, Ruben Nalbandyan r.com/en/art- alphabet. During the years of his practice he has created 500 Armenia gallery/ruben- khachkars (cross stones) which are represented in more than 50 nalbandyan/67925 countries. Ruben has a studio in the Arshaluys village where he has trained 20 pupils. He has a working outdoor workshop with http://www.shoghaka craftsmen at work on various carvings. The grounds surrounding the t.am/en/telecasts/19 house are quite pleasant for drinking brandy or fresh juices with 80 dried fruits. With advance notice, a truly unique experience can be Email: had at this interesting site. [email protected] 124 Resort The Aknalich Resort Complex, comprising a restaurant and hotel, is Aknalich village, (+374) 93 55 56 52 Complex located in village. The complex is hidden among trees on Armavir Province, the way from Aknalich village to the main highway. There are 6 Armenia independent cottages, each designed to host 2 people. Each cottage has a hall, bedroom and bathroom. The cottages are surrounded by beautiful tree gardens, which descend down to a small lake (Akna Lich). It is a nice place to rest for a couple of days or as a base for the exploration of the Armavir region. There is a fully functioning restaurant that works daily. The restaurant has an outside deck for dining. The building architecture was designed by legendary architect Alexander Tumanyan. 125 “Ara” Racecourse On the main highway in between the villages of Arshaluys and Aknalich village, and “Aitsemnik” Aknalich lies a private horse track with a beautiful garden of fruitful Armavir Province, Hostel trees. This racecourse is one of the best in Armenia and has hosted Armenia several international competitions. The stables have been adapted to European standards and the club is open to all who desire to take a horse riding class or practice their horsemanship. The property’s wonderful garden contains grape vines and cherry, peach apricot and apple trees. If you walk in the garden you will meet the five ostriches who freely walk in the huge garden. Close to garden there is a garage which houses a collection of retro Soviet cars, wonderfully preserved in factory condition. The racecourse also has a small hostel, which has 8 rooms, each for two persons. The hostel also has a dining room which can be used by reservation.

126 Buffalo Matsun Matsun is a unique type of Armenian yogurt. At Artashar village lies Artashar Village, Genjoyan family (Armenian Yogurt) the Genjoyan family farm, which produces one of the finest versions Armavir Province, farm of the product - their own buffalo matsun. Buffaloes are one of the Armenia (+374) 93 20 83 62 best animal milk producers. The Genjoyan brothers work the farm Vardan and produce the matsun. They have perfected the craft of producing this high quality yogurt which they supply directly to customers and local restaurants. They are down to earth folks with a taste for the product and have the potential to entertain tourists at the farm itself. Plans are underway to build infrastructure towards these ends. Their tasty matsun is served in lovey Armenian pottery dishes, greatly enhancing the overall experience. Tourists will also be able to enjoy the brother’s signature dish – a matsun omelet with honey, as well as other food made from buffalo (such as meat and butter), fresh vegetables and homemade vodka. In addition to its unique taste and appearance, the buffalo matsun has the reputation of producing male off spring, thanks to the Genjoyan family itself being composed of 5 sons, each of whom have from 3 to 5 boys of their own. Numerous stories exist around the “boy fertility” legend.

127 Vladik Ghavalian, Located 400 meters East of the village of Vacheh (old name 46, Shirvanzadeh MokhraBlur guide Griboyedov), MokhraBlur is an open air excavation of a city that Str., Vacheh housed a thriving religious, administrative and metal industrial (Griboyedov) complex (ca. 4000-3000 BCE). The site is fenced in with an unlocked village, Armavir gate. Vladik Ghavalian, who lives in Vacheh village and who worked Province, Armenia on the excavation, can serve as a guide. He is a very friendly and knowledgeable man, and delights in recounting the history of both the excavation and the site. He worked with the archeologists during the entire excavation process, the only person from the nearby area to do so. To reach Vladik’s house by, go to Vacheh via the road (9.7 kilometers from Echmiadzin), then R 1 kilometer into Vacheh. 300 meters beyond you will see a "Camel" kiosk in front of a red stone cultural center, turn R. Go past the school and WW II monument to where the road stops at a "T" intersection. Turn R. Vladik’s house is the 4th on the left, #46, Shirvanzadeh Str. 128 Karine’s B&B Woodcraft, B&B, Gallery Haykavan village, Gevorg Grigoryan Armavir Province, Karine Grigoryan Garden, 4 rooms Armenia (Avagyan) (+374) 93 42 38 87

129 Balasan village, Balasan Dshkhunyan Dshkhunyan’s B&B Armavir Province, (+374) 93 88 38 35 Armenia 130 Vardges Davtyan’s Lukashin village, Vardges Davtyan B&B Armavir Province, (+374) 93 00 84 30 Armenia

131 Levon Galchyan Art Levon Galchyan Art Studio and Artisan Workshop in Myasnikyan Mikayel Mkrtchyan https://www.youtube Studio and Artisan village is an artistic haven for iron works, painting, ceramics, village, Armavir (+374) 91 20 74 64 .com/watch?v=eZ28Il Workshop sculpture, metal etching, carpet-making, weaving and needlework, Province, Armenia 4G8FU and a design studio all under one roof. When Grigoryan and Karine Email: lost their son they decided to make a studio in his name, a unique [email protected] art school, where children from nearby villages come to learn om various arts and crafts. One can arrange a tour of the facilities and to take classes.

132 Arkadi’s B&B Yervandashat Arkadi Khachikyan [email protected] village, Armavir (+374) 93 18 47 55 Province, Armenia

133 Armen and Zoya’s Yervandashat Armen Sargsyan B&B village, Armavir Zoya Sahakyan Province, Armenia (+374) 93 24 38 82

134 Ararat Martirosyan Popular master, Potter Armavir marz, Ararart Martirosyan Armavir City, (+374) 98 11 35 05 Armenia

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st 135. “Ani Resort” The “Ani Resort” is located in the region near village, 1 Str., (at Stepan Mantarlyan, www.aniresort.am only 69 km from Yerevan. The nature of this area has been famous director for its life-giving and healthy traits from the ancient times. Located recreation area), (+374) 98 37 00 37 www.booking.com: near the resort, you will find the River with hot mineral Artavaz village, (+374) 98 19 00 74 Ani Resort Hotel & water of 42° C. The water, being rich in in bromine and iodine oxide 2312, (+374) 60 37 03 01 Holiday Homes is used for drinking as well as for healing baths. region, Kotayk Ani Resort contains 40 rooms and 12 cottages, with the capacity of Province, Armenia 140 people. Each room is provided with all necessary facilities and amenities for convenient rest. From the rooms, the surrounding mountains and forests are viewable. The hotel is modern and well equipped with air conditioning and TV channels in public areas, 24 hour cool and hot water supply, rooms/amenities for disabled guests, garden, parking area, conference facilities, business center, 24 hour reception service, wake-up call, laundry, room service, baby sitter, and sports equipment for rent. Guests may enjoy Armenian and oriental dishes at the on-site restaurant. Additionally the hotel has: Discotheque, Table tennis, Tennis Court, Billiard, Kids’ center, Indoor swimming pool, Sauna, Fitness center, Open-air Café, Football, Volleyball etc. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings as well, including hiking. 136. “Cavalier” Located in the countryside, the “Cavalier” Guesthouse is a village Lusine Andreasyan [email protected] Guesthouse hybrid between an eco-tourism development and a bed and 2503, Kotayk (+374) 94 03 04 80 m breakfast. The guesthouse has a total of seven rooms and features Province, Armenia (+374) 91 04 03 80 [email protected] spacious green gardens, a swimming pool with a sauna, and u beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. All accommodation Website: comes with a fully equipped kitchenette. Fully furnished, all cottages www.mgecavalier.co at the “Cavalier” Cottage Resort Complex feature a bedroom, a m separate living room with flat-screen TV and DVD player, and a http://www.aghveran balcony. In sunny weather, barbecue facilities can be enjoyed on the .info/aghveran- outdoor terrace. The restaurant serves a selection of Armenian hotels.php#sthash.xc cuisine. An outdoor playground, basketball court and table tennis kmpCnD.dpuf are all on site at the “Cavalier”. Surrounded by the Arzakan- State Sanctuary Nature Park, the area is ideal for hiking https://www.faceboo and cycling. The city of Yerevan is 45 km away.The house has 6 large k.com/Lusineandreas rooms with twin beds and is perfectly located near the village’s yan2014 historic sites: 50 meters to St. Astvatsatsin Church and 200 meters to the Pahlavuni Fortress. Prices are negotiable. th 137. Artak Araqelyan’s 14, 6 Str., Artak Araqelyan B&B village, Kotayk (+374) 93 00 04 52 Province, Armenia 138. Agricultural Center Producing ECO veggies without, chemicals, poisons and preserves. Solak village, Raisa Khachatryan, , coordinator Armenia (+374) 77 00 43 66 139. Hayk Grigoryan, village, Hayk Grigoryan Woodcarving Kotayk Province, (+374) 94 05 08 98 Armenia 140. Fantan Farms B&B Fantan Farms is a unique Armenian homestay experience on an Fantan village, (+374) 77 19 87 86 [email protected] authentic organic family-run farm located only 45 minutes from Kotayk Province, om Yerevan. Clean air and a relaxing lifestyle with many different Armenia activities are available for up to 4 persons at the time. Enjoy https://www.faceboo delicious homemade organic meals made with produce fresh from k.com/fantanfarms the farm. Activities include: • Hiking; • Helping out on the farm (milking cows, shearing sheep, picking fruit, beekeeping tour); • Learning to make traditional Armenian foods like Matzun (yogurt), Muraba (jam), Lavash (flatbread) and Dolma (rolled grape leaves); • Photography; • Astronomy; • Sports (football, frisbee); • Camping. Prices: 16000 Armenian Dram/ 40 USD / 30 Euro pp/night for a double-occupancy room. All meals and basic activities included. Horseback Riding and Off-Road Tours extra. Special writer's and artist's packages for a long-term stay in a private room with a view.

st 141. Arsen Panosyan Entering Argel village you cannot miss the glorious complex of 4, 1 Str., Argel Nubar Karapetyan, http://archive.168.am House Museum unique round Khachkars, made by engraver, sculptor and illustrator village, Kotayk wife /en/articles/595-pr th Arsen Panosyan and his sons, dedicated to 1700 anniversary of Province, Armenia (+374) 99 24 16 52 Christianity in Armenia. Arsen Panosyan created more than 60 Paruyr Panosyan, son pieces of work during his life. Panosyan considers his masterpiece to (+374) 55 30 93 14 be the big vase with the multi-layer engraving for which he received a medal in the name of “Movses Khorentsi”. On this vase he worked for 23 years, working 6 to 12 hours each day. He has also received three major prizes by participating in the international festivals throughout the years and his work has been exhibited from to Great Britain. Arsen Panosyan had a dream to remodel his home and surround it with his creations as a museum, which will be his present to the villagers of Argel. “My home already looks like a museum what with all the creations. If a tourist comes around here he most definitely pays a visit to the museum. I have already left this home/museum as a will to the village. All I need to do is remodel it a little so they can come and see it” recalls the words of Arsen Panosyan. Sadly Arsen passed away before completing his vision and the task continues with his wife and son Paruir who open the house to visitors and show the works of Arsen while telling interesting stories about the great sculptor. 142. “” B&B 3 rooms, all facilities, hot/cold water. The B&B is located 1700m Tigran Simonyan [email protected] above sea level and 30 km away from Yerevan. village, Abovyan, (+374) 10 63 37 30 Kotayk Marz, (+374) 93 84 86 66 Armenia th th 143. “Levon’s Divine The Levon's Divine Underground, a network of subterranean caves 9 house, 5 Tosya Gharibyan http://hetq.am/eng/n Underground” dug by one man - Levon Arakelyan, is situated in the village of , Street, Arinj (+375) 77 17 88 50 ews/20953/levon- the NE suburb of Yerevan. To find the way just ask for Lyova (Levon) Village arakelyans-miracle- Arakelyan’s house. Every single man here old or young will willingly cave-in-arinj.html/ accompany you to this handmade unique cave of the 21st century that has attracted already the attentions of 40,000 visitors, not only http://mashaandjere from Armenia, but also from the US, Poland, Germany, , Japan, my.blogspot.com/200 Israel and many other countries. Wonders lie on the other side of 7/04/levons-divine- the gates to Arakelyan’s simple and nondescript house. Levon, a underground.html builder by trade was already 44 when his wife, Tosya, asked him to create a potato cellar beneath their home. However once he started digging, he simply couldn't stop. Tosya has since said that her husband was motivated by dreams and visions in which a voice told him he must continue carving the cave. He worked every day, often for up to 18 hours with little rest and only his small hand tools to carve the hard rock. Yet by the time he passed away at the age of 67 (2008) he had dug a stunning series of caves beneath their home using nothing but hand tools, instinct, and a tireless work ethic. Today the widow Tosya runs a small museum devoted to his efforts out of their home and gives tours of the strange caves her husband created. The museum has seven rooms that are interconnected by a maze of corridors and steps. The floor space of the cave is 280 square meters and is located beneath the yard of the two storey house. Stairs carved in the grey basalt lead down to a depth of 21 meters (equal to a 7-story building) and an underground world.

After 80 stairs you find yourself in a round hall with decorated alcoves, then on to another room with columns, before entering a hall that calls to mind the interior of a church. The first floor of the house has been transformed into a museum as well, displaying the clothes worn and tools used by Levon. There are also press clippings of the cave and a visitor’s sign-in book.

144. HyeLandz Eco Village The HyeLandz Eco Village Resort is for everyone who loves nature 3rd house, 6th Contact: Arthur [email protected] Resort and animals. It is situated in the small village of Geghadir on Str., v. Geghadir, Zakarian, Paytsar Yerevan- highway, 15 km southeast of Yerevan. HyeLandz Eco Kotayk Marz, Saribekyan, Satenik http://hyelandz.com/ Village Resort represents a unique choice of stylish village dwellings Armenia Eloyan from newly constructed Armenian tuff stone houses to charming period cottage style units. Particular emphasis has been placed on Management employing renewable energies, such as solar power, on site in order ( +374) 98 33 33 99 to reduce the environmental footprint of the development. The Administration & resort offers all the comforts and conveniences for adults and Reservation children to enjoy their stay with fully equipped cottages and (+374) 98 33 33 22 recreational facilities, as well as splendid gardens and orchards Business hours: 9am - offering organic fruits, vegetables and greens. At HyeLandz Eco 7pm Village Resort a wide range of recreational activities are at guests’ disposal. Besides having nice walks in the orchards, admiring the wonderful surroundings, picking and tasting the organic fruits and vegetables, guests can have fun watching and feeding a great variety of domestic animals. For those, who prefer staying indoors, HyeLandz game room offers table tennis, darts, billiard, chess, shashki, nardi, cards and domino. The outdoor games for children include badminton, kite flying, ring toss, hula hoop and jump rope,

sack race and rope-pulling. The resort also offers its guests demonstrations of lavash baking. 145. “Chez Yvette” Inn “Chez Yvette Inn” is located in Garni (30 km from Yerevan), on the 31, Road to Ofik Petrosyan chezyvette38@yahoo ’s road. The guesthouse has four levels with eight rooms Geghard, Garni, (+374) 55 27 80 76 .fr overlooking an attractive garden and a lovely river. Other facilities 2215, Kotayk (+374) 94 27 80 76 offered at the property include a shared lounge, seven bathrooms, Province, Armenia http://www.chez- an open air swimming pool, barbecue facilities, a terrace, car-park yvette- and a restaurant with French and . Free WiFi access garni.com/pages/Engl is available as well. The inn organizes excursions around the region ish on foot, by jeep and on horseback. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including skiing, cycling and hiking. 146. “GarniToun” Hotel The “GarniToun” complex is located in Garni and consists of a Zohrap Str., Garni (+374) 91 20 27 57 [email protected] and Restaurant guesthouse, a restaurant, a bakery and a souvenir shop. The village, Kotayk (+374) 222 64 210 www.garnitoun.am Complex complex has 5 rooms – 2 family and 3 double. All the rooms are very Province, Armenia (+374) 96 06 04 70 spacious, light, comfortably furnished, and come with en-suite (+374) 96 06 04 80 https://www.faceboo modern bathroom units. Room price includes breakfast and the k.com/GarniTounCom swimming pool. plex/timeline

On the area of the “GarniToun” there is a spacious two-story http://garnigeghard.c restaurant, designed to accommodate 120 dining seats. The aim of om/garnitoun.html the restaurant is to rejuvenate and introduce centuries-old traditions and customs of the Armenian hospitality, popular and forgotten snacks and meals. Chef-masters cook all the dishes by traditional recipes of the Armenian cuisine, using only organic food. Besides the two banquet halls, the complex has a covered and an open veranda, designed to accommodate 200 dining seats, which is placed over the gorge and has a breathtaking view of the gorge and the . The “Maran” is located on the ground floor of the restaurant. It’s a small and cozy hall, designed for 10-15 people, provided with private technical equipment and suitable for having lunch and small events in a more isolated and quiet atmosphere.

In the courtyard of the complex there is a bakery (tonratun) with a genuine tandoor, where the bakers bake the whole bread and lavash for the restaurant. The guests can see the entire process of baking bread and lavash, at the same time having a chance to try to bake a lavash themselves.

There is a souvenir shop near the bakery, where guests can purchase exclusive souvenirs made of ceramics, as well as handicrafts made and painted by artists.

147. “Aram Narine” B&B This family-run B&B offers great views of Garni Temple, the Azat 20, Charents Str., Vanush Hovhannisyan aramnarinehyuratun River Gorge, and Khosrov Reserve. Capacity is up to 18 people in 7 Garni village, Aram Ovanisyan @mail.ru rooms. On the 2nd floor there are 4 triple rooms, and on the 1st Kotayk Province, (+374) 99 69 96 09 floor there are 3 double rooms. It has 2 toilets, and a tonir house Armenia (+374) 91 52 85 81 Facebook: Hyuratun with free WIFI. The Bed and Breakfast has a beautiful garden with (+374) 95 52 85 81 Aram-Narine swinging chair. Meals can be taken on the outdoor terrace. The B&B (+374) 99 52 85 81 has the capacity to organize a lunch or dinner for up to 80 people. http://garnigeghard.c The staff also provides tours by the four-wheel drive “Lada” car to om/aram- different sites: Havuts tar, Khosrov reserve, Geghard Monastery, etc. ovanisyan.html Prices: 5000 AMD per night; breakfast and dinner will cost an additional 2000 AMD each. http://hy.blackseasilk Languages: English and Russian. road.com/en/busines s/Aram-bnb/345

148. Ashot Saakyan’s B&B The B&B features a beautiful garden with a pool and gazebo, a mini Garni, Kotayk Contact via Garni Info http://garnigeghard.c bar and a billiard room. Province, Armenia Center om/-ashot- (+374) 91 58 42 58 saakyan.html (+374) 98 58 42 58

149. “Aghbyuri Achq” Fish Quaint house owners transformed their property into the “Aghbyuri 59, Khachatryan Gagik Baghdasaryan http://garnigeghard.c farm, Restaurant and Achq” Fish farm, Restaurant and B&B. The place has a beautiful Str., Garni village, (+374) 99 11 14 02 om/gagik- B&B garden with gazebos and swinging benches. The owner of the Kotayk Province, (+374) 99 01 38 77 baghdasaryan.html guesthouse is engaged in breeding of trout fish. The guests can Armenia (+374) 99 70 29 99 participate in the fish catch and cooking process. Three rooms are (Marieta Smbatyan, Facebook: Garni available for 5,000 AMD per night and the large groups can preorder wife) Aghbyuri achq lunch for 4,000-5000 AMD per person.

150. Ruben Babayan Art Ruben is an internationally established artist and one of the leading 44, Grigor Zohrap Ruben Babayan http://garnigeghard.c Studio and B&B lights behind the Garni Art School. His house, which is over three Str., Garni village, (+374) 91 54 56 90 om/rubik- floors perched on the edge of the Garni Gorge, is the location of his Kotayk Province, babayan.html studio where visitors can see the master at work and purchase some Armenia of his paintings.

151. Valodya Garni, Kotayk Contact via Garni Info http://garnigeghard.c Hovhanisyan’s B&B Province, Armenia Center om/valodya- (+374) 91 58 42 58 hovhanisyan.html (+374) 98 58 42 58

152. Vazgen’s B&B Ideal for small hiking groups of up to 8 people. The B&B offers group Garni, Kotayk Vazgen Baghdasaryan [email protected] lunches to Garni visitors. Province, Armenia (+374) 77 80 10 25 m http://www.garnitour Prices: 15 Euro per night/per person, breakfast included .am/en/hotels/guest- houses/147-bed- breakfust

153. Zemfira Garni, Kotayk Contact via Garni Info http://garnigeghard.c Arutyunyan’s B&B Province, Armenia Center om/zemfira- (+374) 91 58 42 58 arutyunyan.html (+374) 98 58 42 58

154. “Sergei Tun” Peasant Here you will have a real Armenian open-air feast in a wonderful 2, Aleqyan Str., Vaghinak Tadevosyan [email protected] House Restaurant garden, in the shade of fruit trees. The guests are met by the owners Garni village, (+374) 91 52 80 87 m in traditional Armenian clothes, accompanied with national music. Kotayk Province, http://garnigeghard.c There is a friendly and warm atmosphere accompanied by the Armenia om/seryoja-.html wonderful dishes that are prepared in front of the guests. The guests can also participate in cooking, receiving a firsthand look into Armenian culture. You will find here various artifacts traditionally used in Armenian households. For example, “khnotsi” is a big wooden barrel for whipping butter. “Karas” or the pythos is a big clay vessel that was used in Armenia for fermentation, storage and transportation of wine. Before lunch, a cooking class is offered where every guest is able to participate in the barbequing of meat, vegetables, as well as the preparing of lavash, which is made in an Armenian oven – tonir. Along with lunch homemade mulberry vodka and apricot vodka will be served. 155. “Mer ojakh" Family A few houses away from Ruben Babayan’s Art Studio is a very nice 33, Grigor Zohrap Andranik Kirakosyan [email protected] Restaurant family restaurant run by Andranik Kirakosyan and his family. You Str., Garni village, (+374) 91 19 59 32 http://garnigeghard.c cannot miss this house as the entrance and the walls are painted by Kotayk Province, om/merojakh.html his neighbor Ruben with big cartoon images. Upon entering the Armenia Working hours: property, you will see a nice garden with gazebos where lunch is 10:00-22:00 https://plus.google.co served. Andranik and his wife are wonderful hosts that will make m/114463293008571 you fill at home. 427395/about

156. “Paronants Tun” “Paronants Tun” is a tavern located to the left side of the Garni 4, Gevorq Mamikon Levonyan, http://garnigeghard.c Tavern Temple entrance. It is a pleasant house transformed into a tavern, Marzpetuni Str., director om/hacatun.html which serves fantastic homemade meals. You can enjoy your lunch (next to the (+374) 94 10 18 17 on the yard with a wonderful view of Garni Temple. The owner Temple), Garni Mamikon Garnetsi is a great host and entertainer. village, Kotayk Province, Armenia

157. Avetiq Margaryan’s village, (+374) 99 27 32 45 http://garnigeghard.c B&B Garni, Kotayk om/avetiq- Province, Armenia margaryan.html

158. 3 GS B&B Bed & Breakfast 3 Gs has opened its doors in 2014 and Camping 3 Geghard Highway (374) 94 49 60 94 http://www.bedandb Gs in 2015. It is located between Garni and Geghard. The house is a 3 the impasse, reakfast3gs.com/ two floored house from 1976 with a luxurious but still Armenian house 4, 2218, look. The owners of the house occupy the ground floor. The second Goght, Kotayk floor has 4 rooms, including 3 spacious rooms and 1 luxury room region, Armenia with an amazing view. All the rooms have their own bathrooms and toilets, only if in the case of luxury room they are within the room; in three other rooms they are separate: they are situated in the hallway. The house has a large living room with doors to the balcony where you can sit, relax and enjoy the spectacular view of Khosrov National Park. The house has a large yard with a swimming pool where you can enjoy the 300 days of sunshine. The house also has orchard which is 4000 m2 where you can put your tent up between the traditional trees such as walnut, different types of apple trees, pear trees, grapes, peach and cherry trees are grown. To keep the grass short in

the orchard there different kinds of animals walking freely around. Campers can use the paved square and has their own spectacular view. There is also a spacious kitchen so that you can make your own dinner this need to be shared with the Bed & Breakfast and Camping guests. Also you can rent a mountain bikes so you can on the bike to Geghard or Garni. We offer free Wi-Fi and we have transfers to the city and airport for a fee. We have two modern Mountain bikes for rent € 15,- (7500 AMD) a day. Opening season is starting of Bed & Breakfast 3 Gs and Camping 3 Gs 1 April till 31 October.

159 “” One of the very few places that can offer B&B in the region, Norabats Village, Emin Vardanayan, Restaurant and “Norabats” Guesthouse has 5 rooms with twin and double beds. Ararat Province, director Hotel Price per room is 11,000 AMD. Armenia (+374) 93 16 80 80 The restaurant has 2 open-air gazebos, a small banquet hall for 30 (+374) 94 16 80 80 people, a big banquet hall for 200 people, and nice balcony with a gorgeous view were tourist groups can be served lunch and dinners. 160 Michael Petrosyan; Michael is one of the famous artists in the region, a rug and carpet 2 Datemi, Nor (+374) 99 80 82 94 Artist, Carpet and master nominated for several international grand prizes. From the Kharbert village Rug Master and gates of his house you begin to notice the art in everything; his basement has been transformed into a studio boasting a mixture of Tapestry Maker old traditional coloring with modern creative style. 161 “Hrashq Aigi” On the H8 highway to , you will meet an arch of huge Mkhchyan village, Yeghish Tigranyan, Restaurant Complex water pipes, which crosses the highway; turn left 3km to the village Ararat Province, manager road and you will reach the beautiful park-restaurant “Hrashq Aigi” Armenia (+374) 94 40 00 20 where wild animals, exotic birds, and a beautiful park with different (+374) 55 42 05 06 trees and plants will make you feel as if you have been magically transferred from Ararat’s semi-desert valley to some exotic park. The complex includes 3 hotel rooms with double beds, as well as 4 cottages with double beds. Price per night is 10,000 AMD. The restaurant has 4 indoor banquet halls (for 220, 100, 80, 60 persons), 3 outdoor banquet halls (for 250, 60, 40 persons), 6 coupes, 8 gazebos, and 8 rural type coupes. Live music, events and shows are part of the evening entertainment. The restaurant serves Armenian and European Cuisine. 162 Hostel “” Accommodation includes 6 beds. Rooms are equipped with TVs and Mrgavan village , Varduhi Vardanyan varduhi.vardanyan.72 internet connection. Ararat Province, @mail.ru Prices: 5000 AMD, breakfast- up to 2000 AMD; lunch- 2000 AMD; Armenia dinner for up to 30 people- 3000 AMD. 163 B&Bs in village Varduhi Hovhanisyan B&B Vedi Village, Varduhi Hovhanisyan http://edmc.am/sites - The space accommodates 4 people (5000 AMD per night- breakfast Ararat Province, (+374) 98 59 40 60 /default/files/resourc 166 included + 2000-2500 AMD for dinner. The space incudes a garden Armenia es/attachments/Arara and farm animals. t%20GUIDE%20MAP David Hambardzumyan B&B David %2002.pdf The space accommodates 2 people (5000 AMD per night- breakfast Hambardzumyan included). It includes a small garden where tourists can use the fire (+374) 98 98 85 86 place. Alvard Asatryan B&B Alvard Asatryan Alvard is the headmaster of the kindergarten in Vedi Village. (+374) 93 56 82 39 Accommodations include 1 room with 3 beds (5000 A MD including breakfast). It is a 2-story home, garden, greenhouse, animals, and a car wash.

Armine Sargsyan B&B Armine Sargsyan Cooperates with Envoy Hostel. Accommodation includes 2 rooms (+374) 98 49 92 15 with 3 beds (5000 AMD, breakfast- 2000 AMD; lunch- 2500 AMD; dinner for up to 30 people- 3000 AMD). There is a nice garden at this B&B, as well as beautiful views of and the Monastery. The house is inhabited by Harutyun Araqelyan, a painter-sculpture; in the near future, he will finish the reconstructions of his studio and will put his works on display. 167 Eco- Entering the privately protected Caucasus Wildlife Refuge from the Urtsadzor village, Sun Child Eco Tours [email protected] Training Center direction of Vedi, the visitor arrives at a new multi-function Eco- Ararat Province, (+374) 10 585884 http://set.am/ Training Center in Urtsadzor village. The center which is equipped Armenia (+374) 99 444118 www.sunchild.org with solar panels, a sewage treatment system, and recycling containers, serves as a lodge for tourists, a scientific hub for researchers, and a venue for environmental education. The Center 47/1 Apt. 12, has an information desk, restaurant, kitchen and six bedrooms for Khanjyan St, up to 20 guests. The Center also has toilets and guest bathrooms. Yerevan, Armenia Laying close to the Eco-Training Center a very attractive camping area has been developed with tent pitches, toilets, barbecue, covered dining area, and even a traditional Armenian bread oven (“tonir”). The reception area also has ample parking spaces, park ranger accommodations, and large stables for the horses used by Rangers and visitors to gain access to some of the more remote areas of the Reserve. The Cneter organizes presentations, training programs and events which communicate to locals and guests the global importance of Armenia’s biodiversity. The center and the 2 newly established B&Bs in the Urtsadzor village have significantly developed ecotourism in the area. Tourism packages offer horseback riding, hiking, cultural and educational expeditions.

168 “Tsaghkunq” Guest “Tsaghkunq” Guest House, a beautifully furnished guest house with 1/18, 5th Str., Yurik Sargsyan, owner [email protected] House a restaurant, is located in the village of the same name, only 10 km Tsaghkunk village, Ani Mkrtchyan m away from Sevan toward . Here you will be served Sevan Region, (+374) 93 99 18 88 national dishes prepared from natural, ecologically organic Gegharkunik (+374) 91 98 18 88 Facebook: products. The owner, Yurik Sagrsyan is a founder of the "Developing Province, Armenia "Tsaghkunq" Guest and maintaining Armenian cooking traditions” NGO. Rescuing from House oblivion the original recipes of the Armenian cuisine, Yuri participated in various competitions and was granted with many awards for his cooking skills. ”In Tsaghkunq Guest House I try to open the tastes of my childhood for my guests”, says Yurik. There are 6 rooms out of which: one double room with bathroom, one triple room with bathroom and 4 double rooms with shared bathroom. Other facilities include a restaurant, a large room suitable for meetings and workshops, outdoor tonir house with eating area and a garden. Cooking classes can be organized upon request. In the last couple of years the “Tsaghkunk” Guesthouse created a network of B&Bs and crafts manufacturers in the village, becoming a nucleus of rural tourism development in the Sevan region. Prices: 15000 AMD per person (including breakfast) in the rooms

without bathroom; 20000 AMD for the rooms with bathroom. 169 Zhora and Svetlana For rent are available 6 double rooms (one on the first and 5 on the 19, Lchapnya Str., (+374) 261 26 500 Sargsyan’s B&B second floor). In case of larger groups the living room can also be Yerevan-Sevan (+374) 94 13 65 00 turned into a bedroom. There are two bathrooms with cold and hot highway, Sevan, water, one on each floor. The house is surrounded with a large Sevan Region, garden where guests can rest or do gardening. Gegharkunik Province, Armenia Prices: 7000-8000 AMD per person including breakfast; 10000- 12000 AMD for full board. 170 Armen Arakelyan’s Three rooms with shared bathroom for rent in a private house. The 31, Hrazdan Rd., (+374) 99 19 95 55 B&B house is provided with cold and hot water, gas, internet (Wi-Fi), and Sevan Region, satellite TV. There is also a nice garden with parking lot (only for Gegharkunik cars). Province, Armenia Price: 9000 AMD per day. Languages: Russian, English. th 171 Hrach Two rooms with shared bathroom are available for a rent in a newly 9, 6 Str., Nelli Hovhannisyan http://tsaghkunq.luys Hovhannisyan’s B&B renovated private home. The house is provided with cold and hot Tsaghkunk village, (+374) 91 55 21 10 .am/en/bed-breakfast water, gas, communal amenities, including kitchen utilities. There's Sevan Region, (+374) 98 55 21 10 a garden with trees and a nice view. Gegharkunik Province, Armenia Prices: 5000 AMD per night, 6000 AMD including breakfast.

th 172 Vardan Three rooms are available for rent in a private house. The house is 5, 4 Str., Srbuhi Badalyan http://tsaghkunq.luys Harutyunyan’s B&B provided with cold and hot water, gas, communal amenities, a Tsaghkunk village, (+374) 93 62 64 80 .am/en/bed-breakfast kitchen and a terrace. Agritourism activities include: beekeeping, Sevan Region, (+374) 77 60 63 91 making cheese and matsun, working in the garden, milking cows and Gegharkunik feeding chickens. Province, Armenia

Price: 6000 AMD per person including breakfast.

nd 173 Armen Avagyan’s One to two rooms (2 double beds+2 single beds) are available for 3, 2 /1 Str., (+374) 98 06 02 42 avagyan- B&B rent with shared bathroom. The house is provided with cold and hot Tsaghkunk village, [email protected] water, gas, communal amenities and a kitchen. When weather Sevan Region, permits, meals are served on the balcony. Agritourism possibilities Gegharkunik http://tsaghkunq.luys include honey production, milking cows and sheep, making cheese Province, Armenia .am/en/bed-breakfast and matsun, working in the garden.

Prices: 5000 AMD per night; 6000 AMD including breakfast; lunch is 3000 AMD and dinner is 2000 AMD. Languages: Russian, German. th 174 Rafik Sargsyan’s B&B The house has 2 bedrooms (for up to 6 people) with shared 2, 5 Str., Yurik Sargsyan bathroom for rent. Guests can participate in different activities Tsaghkunk village, (+374) 93 99 18 88 including working in the garden and taking care of the animals. Sevan Region, Gegharkunik Prices: 5000 AMD per night; 6000 AMD including breakfast. Province, Armenia Languages: Russian, English (basic).

nd 175 Mihael Sargsyan’s The house has one single and two double bedrooms with shared 4, 2 Str., Gayane Sargsyan B&B bathroom available for rent. Guests can learn how to make cheese, Tsaghkunk village, (+374) 93 16 24 61 matsun and butter, milk cows and sheep, feed the animals or work Sevan Region, in the garden. Gegharkunik Province, Armenia Prices: 5000 AMD per night; 6000 AMD including breakfast. Language: Russian.

th 176 Tigran Mkrtchyan’s A double room for rent with shared bathroom. The house is 13, 4 Str., Lusine Petrosyan arpine1996arpine@m B&B provided with cold and hot water, gas, and communal amenities. Tsaghkunk village, (+374) 77 64 60 89 ail.ru The property has a garden and different domestic animals (cows, Sevan Region, sheep, chicken, geese). Gegharkunik http://tsaghkunq.luys Province, Armenia .am/en/bed-breakfast Prices: 4000 AMD per night; 5000 AMD including breakfast. Languages: Russian, English (basic).

th 177 Edik Gevorgyan’s A rural house with one triple room for rent and shared bathroom 2, 4 Str., (+374) 93 36 68 40 http://tsaghkunq.luys B&B that desperately needs refurbishment. The house is provided with Tsaghkunk village, .am/en/bed-breakfast cold and hot water and gas. Sevan Region, Gegharkunik Prices: 3000 AMD per night; 4000 AMD including breakfast. Province, Armenia

178 Mamikon Sargsyan, Workshop tour with display of artistic candlesticks and other objects Tsaghkunk village, (+374) 93 59 69 65 wrought iron made of wrought iron. Sevan Region, craftsman Gegharkunik Province, Armenia

th 179 “” Medieval “Cilicia”, a replica of 13 c. merchant sailing ship, was built in 2004 “Noy Land” Karen Balayan, [email protected] Ship with the aim to retrace ancient Armenian maritime trading route. Resort, captain www.ayas.am The ship was named by Armenian Cilician Kingdom (12th -15th cc.), village, Sevan Mariam Avetisyan, www.cilicia.de which situated on the North-East coast of Mediterranean Sea. The Region, coordinator ship was built by the members of the “AYAS” Nautical Research Gegharkunik (+374) 91 43 03 82 Club, based in Yerevan. “Cilicia” was reconstructed in strict Province, Armenia (+374) 55 08 76 78 accordance with the information found in medieval manuscripts and miniatures, using the techniques and technologies available in the 13th century. After 11 years of construction, the ship of 20 meters in length and displacing 50 tones was tested in 2002-2003 on . After several years of sailing around Europe, the ship was transported back to Lake Sevan. Standard sailing tour route is Chkalovka - Sevan Peninsula - Chkalovka. Price for the group up to 30-35 people is 500$ for 1-1.5 h long tour. Whole day or several day

tours can be organized upon request. 180 “Bashinjaghyan Tea Armenian and European cuisine restaurant with unique rustic décor, Chkalovka village, Azad Karapetyan www.sevanresort.co House” Restaurant where guests can participate in butter and cheese production. Fresh Sevan Region, (+374) 93 72 27 27 m fish and crawfish from the Sevan lake are the house specialty. The Gegharkunik restaurant has one big dining room with a terrace and several Province, Armenia banquet rooms in a separate building. Other facilities include: 14 cottages (two bedrooms, a living room and a bathroom) for up to 8 people, private beach, children playground, tennis, barbeque, fishing area.

181 Garnik ’s village, (+374) 77 42 97 26 B&B Region, Gegharkunik Province, Armenia 182 “Geghareg” NGO “Geghareg” NGO works in the sector of culture, education and 6/7, Kentronakan Grigor Dashtoyan, Facebook: Geghareg tourism, including organization of cultural events, festivals, Sq., Gavar, president NGO pilgrimages and hiking tours. Tourist packages include combination Gegharkunik (+374) 93 89 69 96 of historical sightseeing with home visits, cooking and folklore Province, Armenia classes. “Geghareg” NGO has approx. 200 members, out of which the majority are children. Collected funds are spent on children’s education in several different fields: folklore, national tradition, crafts, journalism, singing, etc. 183 “Noy Carpet” LTD, Factory was opened in 2011 and has 24 workers. Activities: tour 1, Sayat Nova Str., Hakob Hakobyan, hakobyan_1962@mai carpet factory around the factory with a possibility to see and learn how the , Martuni director l.ru carpets are made. Visitors can buy handmade carpets at wholesale Region, (+374) 94 56 00 74 prices. Gegharkunik (+374) 95 24 05 62 Province, Armenia

184 Paylak Haroyan’s B&B is situated close to the lake. 1, Kamo Str., Anahit Gevorgyan, B&B Martuni, 1402, manager Martuni Region, (+374) 91 41 85 33 Gegharkunik (+374) 91 21 13 96 Province, Armenia 185 Guéram A flat on the second floor. 35 / apt. 21, (+374) 91 06 46 44 Martirosian’s B&B Sayat-Nova Str., Martuni, 1402, Martuni Region, Gegharkunik Province, Armenia 186 Horseback Riding Tigran organizes horseback riding and hiking tours in Martuni Region Martuni, Martuni Tigran Bagishjanyan t.bagishjanyan@gmail Tours for up to 12 people. For longer tours overnight is in camps with Region, (+374) 93 39 16 54 .com tents. Gegharkunik Province, Armenia

187 "Aregouni" Tourism In , promoter of rural tourism is the “Aregouni” Tourism 3, Marshal Neli Umityan, [email protected] Promotion NGO Promoting NGO, which offers tourists hospitality in the families, Baghramyan Str., chairman m organizes cooking and dancing classes, craftsmen visits and cultural Vardenis, Karen Aslanyan Web: vardenis.free.fr excursions. It was founded in the framework of Romans-Vardenis Vardenis Region, (+374) 26 92 12 75 sister cities cooperation in 2005 with the view of developing rural Gegharkunik (+374) 94 55 07 46 http://localhayastan.i tourism. Members are five French speaking families from Vardenis. Province, Armenia (+374) 93 32 31 93 nfo/index.php?option (Karen) =com_content&view= article&id=845&Itemi d=336&lang=en 188 “Nara and Artem” Newly renovated house with 5 bedrooms. Hosting capacity up to 10 34, Andraniki Str., Artem and Naira nairabarseghyan@gm B&B people. Hot and cold water 24h, washing machine, free internet Vardenis, 1601, Barseghyan ail.com access. Walking or car tours around lake Sevan and to Nagorno- Vardenis Region, (+374) 269 23 147 Web: vardenis.free.fr Karabakh. Possibility to have an Armenian dance class, cooking class Gegharkunik (+374) 93 47 31 31 of traditional meals, to visit a cross-stone sculptor, bee-keeper, a Province, Armenia (+374) 95 47 31 31 bakery where the traditional Armenian bread “lavash” is made.

Prices: 15000 AMD full board. Languages: French, Russian, English. 189 Nelly Umityan’s B&B 2 rooms for maximum 4 people, hot/cold water, fridge, TV. 3, Baghramyan (+374) 26 92 12 75 [email protected] Str., Vardenis, (+374) 93 32 31 93 Prices: 8000 AMD per person including breakfast; 15000 AMD full Vardenis Region, board. Gegharkunik Language: French. Province, Armenia 190 Razmik and Gayane 2 rooms, designed for 4 persons, hot/cold water, fridge, TV. 4, Myasnikyan (+374) 26 92 36 47 [email protected] Mkhitaryan’s B&B Str., Vardenis, (+374) 77 66 91 55 Prices: 8000 AMD per person including breakfast; 15000 AMD full Vardenis Region, board. Gegharkunik Languages: English, French. Province, Armenia 191 Ruben and Melanya Prices: 8000 AMD per person including breakfast; 15000 AMD full 30, Spandaryan (+374) 93 38 52 69 Asatryan’s B&B board. Str., Vardenis, Language: French (basic). Vardenis Region, Gegharkunik Province, Armenia 192 Murad and Alla Brief Info: 3 rooms, designed for 7 persons, hot/cold water, fridge, 63, Roman Str., (+374) 93 19 44 58 Nalbandyan’s B&B TV. Vardenis, Prices: 8000 AMD per person including breakfast; 15000 AMD full Vardenis Region, board. Gegharkunik Language: French (basic). Province, Armenia 193 Gnel Khachatryan, In 1999 Gnel Khachatryan started collaboration with a French 15, Gayi Ave., (+374) 269 22 257 http://www.virtualar cheese manufacturer cheese maker Laurent Didier and developed Tom cheese production Vardenis, (+374) 77 28 88 47 menia.am/gegharkuni in Vardenis with French technology. This is a unique cheese Vardenis Region, k/vardenis/factories/c produced with Pennicilium due to which the cheese receives Gegharkunik heese_factories/gnelk pleasantly specific taste and aroma. Today, along with the Armenian Province, Armenia hachatryan_cheesefa salty cheeses, the dairy produces Tom cheese variety, which is ctory/gnelkhachatrch marketed with Vardenis brand name. Together with 5 employees, eesefactory2.htm the entrepreneur expanded the production volumes and currently processes 3000 liters of milk per day and produces 40 tonnes of Lori and 8 tonnes of Vardenis cheese annually. Visitors can participate in factory tour and cheese tasting. 194 Rafik Khachatryan`s You can take part in baking process and then taste lavash right next Vardenis, Contact via lavash bakery to tonir (big jar dug in the earth in which fire is used for baking Vardenis Region, "Aregouni" Tourism bread). Gegharkunik Promotion NGO Province, Armenia Neli Umityan, Karen Aslanyan (+374) 26 92 12 75 (+374) 94 55 07 46 (+374) 93 32 31 93 195 Vardenis Sewing Vardenis Sewing is a small group of Armenians who sew a variety of 7, Yeritasard, Lena Yeranosyan, [email protected] products, including oven gloves, pot holders, aprons, blankets, and Vardenis, 1606 manager om more, all with beautiful and unique designs. On January 25th, 2012, (+374) 98 85 07 49 www.vardenissewing. Vardenis Sewing sold their first oven glove. Since then, they have com sold over 1000 sewn products to over 7 countries around the world! Facebook: Vardenis Sewing Pinterest: http://www.pinterest .com/HDIF/vardenis- sewing/

196 Stepan Nalbandyan, Participation in making khachkars (cross stones), and the Vardenis, Contact via khachkar maker opportunity to buy them (as a souvenir pen holder or book holder). Vardenis Region, "Aregouni" Tourism Gegharkunik Promotion NGO Province, Armenia Neli Umityan, Karen Aslanyan (+374) 26 92 12 75 (+374) 94 55 07 46 (+374) 93 32 31 93

197 “Tufenkian Avan This rustic property sits in , a small farming and fishing Tsapatagh village, Babken Mkrtchyan, [email protected] Marak” Heritage village on the eastern shore of Lake Sevan. “Avan Marak” Hotel has 1611, Vardenis director http://www.tufenkia Hotel 34 rooms including duplexes and suites. Facilities include fully Region, Hakob Hakobyan, nheritage.com/en/acc equipped conference room, an outdoor swimming pool with a hot Gegharkunik general manager ommodation/avan- tub and sauna. Souvenir shop has a display of handmade artisan Province, Armenia (+374) 60 50 10 10 marak-tsapatagh- carpets for sale. The hotel’s restaurant specializes in dishes featuring (+374) 93 94 78 88 hotel/ locally-caught fish indigenous to the lake. The outdoor dining patio Reception overlooks the sparkling panorama of Lake Sevan and the (+374) 93 94 78 91 surrounding countryside. The hotel organizes quiz nights and (+374) 94 00 11 66 cooking classes (30 min-1 h). Guests can explore the surroundings of the hotel by foot or by bike, taking one of the 6 trails. English speaking guides and transportation can be provided on request. The hotel is seasonal and operates from May 1st till mid of October. 198 “SSS” B&B Lodging: 2 bedrooms. Possibility to visit an ostrich farm. 187, G.Nzhdeh Sahak Sahakyan, Str., , owner Chambarak (+374) 77 90 30 10 Region, Gegharkunik Province, Armenia 199 “ Motal” Goat The visitors can get familiar with the “Motal” goat cheese 9, Tigran Mets Ruslan Torosyan [email protected] Cheese Production production; participate in cheese making workshop tour and goat Str., Chambarak, (+374) 94 37 30 64 Facebook: Motal cheese making master class. Chambarak Motal Motal, an age-old Armenian cheese is made from pure goat’s milk Region, http://www.slowfood with using rudimentary tools and following a simple technique. Milk Gegharkunik foundation.com/presi is not heated when making Motal, but immediately after milking calf Province, Armenia dia/details/1384/mot rennet is added to warm milk and left to cool for half an hour. The al#.VR6wS-GTJM4 curd is then roughly broken (using a knife or with a ladle) and is pressed in a cloth for about 15 minutes to further drain the whey. The mixture is then cut into small pieces and put in molds, where it is left in brine for at least forty days. At this stage the curd is extracted from the molds, crumbled by hand and seasoned with mountain herbs (fresh tarragon in particular). Some cheesemakers flavor the cheese with wild garlic and some use small pieces of capsicum. Finally, the curds are poured into terracotta pots that are then sealed with beeswax. The terracotta pots are boiled before being used, heated in the oven and spread with sour cream inside (sheep fat was once used for this purpose), then placed in cold, dry cellars, turned upside-down and left to rest on ashes: Motal can age for over six months like this. 200 “Artsrun Yev It is small, family run cheese and dairy factory which produces 3 Martuni village, (+374) 94 55 35 35 Vordiner” cheese types of cheese (Lori, Edam, Suluguni) and butter. Except factory 1315, Chambarak and butter tour and cheese tasting, they offer honey tasting, horseback riding Region, manufacturer and milking the cows. Gegharkunik Province, Armenia

th 201 Haik Hovhannisyan, Haik is a founder of Bee World Foundation with the focus on 5, 5 Str., Martuni (+374) 94 50 60 90 hayk.hovhannisyan.5 beekeeper beekeeping development. He offers honey and other bee products village, 1315, [email protected] (propolis, pollen, royal jelly, etc.) tasting and selling, participation in Chambarak honey making, artificial fertilization of the queen bees and pottery Region, making. He also constructs old types of bee hives with an unusual Gegharkunik artistic approach and plans to make an expo room where he will Province, Armenia display his work. Prices: honey - 3000 AMD / kg, pollen – 20000 AMD / kg, royal jelly – 1000 AMD / g. th 202 “Mher” B&B The house has 2 rooms (one double and one triple) with shared 21, 6 Str., Mher Khachatryan, mher.khachatryan.90 bathroom for rent. If there is a need, accommodation for maximum Martuni village, owner @mail.ru 10 people can be arranged, but only for one night stay. The house Chambarak (+374) 98 00 08 48 has a very nice garden with outdoor sitting area. Catering for up to Region, (+374) 93 06 59 64 Facebook: B & B 20 people by preliminary order. Village food: honey, seasonal fruits Gegharkunik MHER and vegetables. Province, Armenia

Prices: 6000 AMD per person including breakfast; full board is 10000 AMD. Languages: Russian and English. 203 "Cross of Armenian In the region of Chambarak, in the villages of and Martuni, the Getik village, Arpine Gyulumyan, arpine.gyulumyan@m Unity" Charity "Cross of Armenian Unity" started an agritourism initiative including Chambarak coordinator ail.ru Cultural Public cheese, honey manufacturers, rural homestays and different Region, (+374) 77 62 61 40 www.travel.com.am/ Organization, Getik activities, such as carpet waving master classes, souvenir making Gegharkunik Getik-valley/ workshops, local dishes cooking classes, cheese making and fishing. Province, Armenia village branch Accommodation: up to 25 people in Getik village. www.agrotourism.am Catering: up to 20 people by preliminary order.

th 204 Arkadi Gyulumyan’s A comfortable three-room duplex house with yard and garden. 2, 4 Str., Getik Arpine Gyulumyan arpine.gyulumyan@m B&B village, (+374) 77 62 61 40 ail.ru Price: 6000 AMD per person including breakfast. Full board is Chambarak available upon request. Region, Gegharkunik Province, Armenia

205 Anoush Ghukasyan’s 3 rooms for rent. Getik village, Contact via Arpine arpine.gyulumyan@m B&B Chambarak Gyulumyan ail.ru Price: 6000 AMD per person including breakfast. Region, (+374) 77 62 61 40 Gegharkunik Province, Armenia 206 “Time Land Scientific “Time Land Scientific Study Fond” is working on building relationship village, Robert Ghukasyan robert_80kal@yahoo. Study Fond” NGO between humans and nature through development of scientific and Chambarak (+374) 265 61 778 com archaeological tourism, bird watching, animal observation and Region, (+374) 93 36 76 96 www.timeland.am “Forest kitchen”. This exciting project, which involves 22 scientists Gegharkunik (+374) 77 44 63 88 from different fields and the whole community of Kalavan village, is Province, Armenia Facebook: Time Land the first of its kind in Armenia. Fund

The extraordinary archaeological discovery in Kalavan village inspired a young archaeologist Robert Ghukasyan to develop an exciting archaeological tourism project in the same village. A replica of a Stone Age settlement was constructed where visitors can learn different skills of the primeval men, such as building houses, setting fire, collecting food, making tools and weapons. A Stone Age walking trail with the animal shaped signs was designed to guide the visitors to several different locations around the village where they can practice these skills. Archery tournaments, horse chariot rides, hiking, biking, bird watching and the “Mammoth” intellectual game (team building) complete the offer. Accommodation can be chosen between homestays (5), tents (35 people) and Stone Age houses.

Packages: 1. Basic program for groups of min. 5 participants with one

scientist/instructor - 9500 AMD/person/day. 2. Upgraded program with more activities and one or two scientists/instructors – 14000 AMD/person/day. This package is available for individual tourists, as well as groups. 3. Special program is designed for min. 2 persons with three scientists/instructors – 25000 AMD/person/day. This program is more scientific. 4. Extra program is for groups of min. 5 people. It is a very intense program consisting of the series of lectures given by all the specialists included in the project – 65000 AMD/person/day. The packages can last from one to seven days. Food and accommodation are included in the price. Children cover only the costs of food and accommodation (or they can bring their own food,

sleeping bags and tents), while the lectures are for free. 207 Several B&Bs in In 2014, four households in the village were refurbished and started Kalavan village, Robert and Hovik robert_80kal@yahoo. Kalavan receiving guests. There is a plan to expand the number of Chambarak Ghukasyan com households in the following year. Region, (+374) 265 61 778 Gegharkunik (+374) 93 36 76 96 hovikghukasyan@gm Province, Armenia (+374) 77 44 63 88 ail.com

Vayots Dzor Province

209 “LucyTour” Hotel- “LucyTour” Hotel Resort is located in a picturesque valley in the Hermon village Ani V. Hayrapetyan, [email protected] Resort Armenian mountains, 1720 m above sea level. “LucyTour” Hotel 3601, Director offers a swimming pool, a sauna and a billiards lounge. Guests can www.lucy-tour.com work out in a gym or play volleyball. Free Wi-Fi and free private region, Vayots administration (24 parking are provided. All well-lit rooms come with air conditioning, a Dzor Province, hours): http://036b839.netso flat-screen TV and a fridge. The hotel’s restaurant serves various Armenia (+374) 98 77 97 78 ljsp.com/jspApp1/ind Armenian and European dishes. Also barbecue facilities are available (+374) 98 77 97 70 ex.jsp?eng=eng on site. It is possible to go trout fishing, and special mountain bike, trekking Director: or four-wheel tours can be arranged on request. Areni Winery is 28 (+374) 93 35 41 97 km from the property, and the Fortress is 7 km away. (+374) 281 21 080 The distance to Monastery is 50 km. Zvartnots International Airport is 150 km away. Fax: Hotel Rooms: 42 (+374) 281 21 080 210 Sahak Hovhannisyan’s Sahak’s guesthouse is in the village of Hermon, nested in the Hermon village Contact: via Work and [email protected] B&B mountains 150 km from Yerevan. Fifty three year old Sahak 3601, Motherland NGO u Hovhannisyan says many tourists visit the village and that he always region, Vayots (Ruzan Khazaryan) http://armenianow.c takes them to historical monuments, showing around the area, and Dzor Province, (+374) 93 34 85 56 om/society/40280/ox often hosting under his own roof. Armenia (+374) 282 21 170 fam_vayots_dzor_agr o_tourism http://www.panarme nian.net/eng/news/1 26146/ http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=g5HDb 0dA6oE 211 Meliq Matevosyan’s B&B is located in Shatin village near Shatin wild animal viewing Shatin Meliq Matevosyan B&B location. Meliq Matevosyan is the Shatin Observation Point Observatory, (+374) 93 07 43 78 Manager. Shatin village, Attractions: The village is home to the only mountain goat Yeghegis region, observation point in Armenia. The observation point was Vayots Dzor constructed with the help of the Norwegian and Armenian Province, Armenia governments, the World Wildlife Fund and Safari organizations. Tourists can come to see the mountain goats from these observation points. The village also has several archeological sites from various periods in Armenian history.

Language: Russian, English 212 Several B&Bs in Shatin Facebook page - Village link http://goo.gl/dv 214 Shatin Village, Vruy and Alina 5wo2 Alisa B&B Vayots Dzor marz, Israyelyan Capacity: 1 queen bed, one room Armenia, 20 (+374) 98 72 70 56 street, home 19

Suzy B&B Shatin Village, Agnesa Hakobyan Capacity: 2 beds, one room Vayots Dzor marz, (+374) 93 24 12 41 22 street, home 6 Shatin Village,

Vayots Dzor marz, Varuzhan and Tsaghik Sofya B&B 22 street, home 8 Yenokyan Capacity: 2 beds, one room (+374) 94 69 73 16

The B&Bs have 24 hours of cold and hot water, heating and air- conditioning is available, a TV-set with local area channels, washing machine and a shared kitchen. Sofya and Suzy B&Bs have shared bathroom and Alisa B&Bs has a separate bathroom for the guest offered room. The houses have nice gardens and parking areas. Sofya and Suzy B&Bs can offer some limited internet.

Area specifics: Perfect spot to observe the famous Bezoar goats, endemic animals listed in the Red Book. These homes are just a few steps from the ruins of the 13th century Bazilik Church.

Guide services: pick up and drop off from nearby area bus stop and tours to neighboring sights can be organized on request.

215 Ashot & Gohar’s B&B Ashot & Gohar’s B&B is a clean homestay in the village of Chiva with Chiva village, Hrayr Gevorgyan hrayr.gevorgyan@gm big airy rooms and tasty Armenian dishes made from locally grown Vayots Dzor (+374) 93 70 07 71 ail.com fresh ingredients. The B&B features 3 double bedrooms, a shared Province, Armenia Ashot Gevorgyan bathroom, a large deck and a sheded dining place. A small outdoor (+374) 94 49 82 98 https://plus.google.co pool is located in a nice garden with flowers, fruit trees and grape Gohar Gevorgyan m/115142532289726 vine-arbors. The B&B has a good location close to the Noravank (+374) 281 66 336 218489/about Monastery and the mountains. https://plus.google.co Languages: English, Russian m/photos/at/115142 532289726218489 216 “Ararat” B&B “Ararat” B&B is located in Chiva village in a large and well Chiva village, Qnarik Ghazaryan http://hy.blackseasilk maintained house. The Ghazaryan family is friendly and enjoys Vayots Dzor (+374) 93 46 56 04 road.com/en/busines meeting guests and talking about their travels. The house has 4 Province, Armenia Qajik Saghatelyan s/Ararats-BampB/48 bedrooms, a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, which are only for the (+374) 281 66 507 guests. Meals can be served outside or inside depending on weather Heghine Ghazaryan and guest preference. Guests can participate in gardening activities (+374) 93 63 10 13 in a garden located in front of the house, as well as in lavash and honey making process and distilling homemade vodka from grapes and other types of fruit. Languages: Russian, French 217 “Noravank” B&B “Noravank” B&B is a cozy family-run guest house located in the 8, 1st Str., Chiva Varuj and Heghine noravank.bb.armenia village of Chiva, only 12 km away from the Noravank Monastery and village, Vayots Ghazaryan @gmail.com 8km from Areni. The house is placed about 700 m off the main road. Dzor Province, (+374) 93 63 10 13 noravanqbb.armenia It is a very comfortable, clean and quiet place. The hosts- Varuj and Armenia (+374) 98 63 10 13 @gmail.com Heghine Ghazaryan are nice and helpful. There are 5 fully renovated (+374) 281 66 357 rooms equipped for 10 people and shared bathroom with hot and http://noravank-bb- cold water. The hosts cook great homemade meals with fresh armenia.blogspot.co produce from their garden. Meals may be arranged for large and m/ small groups. The guests can participate in the garden and https://www.faceboo household works. Cooking and lavash making classes are available k.com/noravank.bb upon request. “Noravank” B&B can help in planning visits to attractive places in Vayots Dzor region. For larger groups, there are http://hy.blackseasilk rooms available in neighboring houses. road.com/en/busines s/Noravank- Languages: French, Russian BampB/50

218 Srtabats Tun Srtabats “Gregarious” B&B is located in Chiva. This clean and well Chiva village, Khikar Smbatyan xikar.smbatyan@mail “Gregarious” B&B maintained B&B has 3 nice bedrooms with comfortable beds and a Vayots Dzor Gayane Manukyan .ru (Gayane & Khikar B&B) shared bathroom. Free WiFi access is available. There is a full Province, Armenia (+374) 93 63 03 92 gayane.manukyan78 kitchen with an oven and a refrigerator. The house has a nice garden (+374) 93 81 22 74 @mail.ru with organic vegetables and fruits. Guests can participate in cooking traditional Armenian meals with help of the family. Meals can be http://hy.blackseasilk served outside or inside depending on weather and guest road.com/en/busines preference. The property offers free parking. s/Srtabats039- BampB/51 Guide services: excursions in the Vayots Dzor region. www.booking.com: Gayane & Khikar B&B Language: Russian

219 “Happy House” B&B The “Happy House” B&B is located in Chiva village 21km from Building 4, 3rd (+374) 281 66 373 seyrangevorgyan@m Yeghegnadzor and 16 km from Noravank. At "Happy house" you will Street, 1st Side Seyran Gevorgyan ail.ru feel comfortable and peaceful. The well maintained B&B offers 4 Street,Chiva (+374) 93 33 56 17 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony with a nice view of the area. village, Vayots Sona Ghazaryan There are two rooms which have bathrooms inside, for other rooms Dzor Province, (+374) 77 06 63 99 [email protected] there is one bathroom. Guests can taste many home made dishes, Armenia Satenik Gevorgyan delicious Armenian fruits and vegetables, participate in harvesting (+374) 77 05 56 69 and cooking activities, or even join in the bee keeping process. (+374) 55 91 11 66 Vegetables and fruits are organic and grown in the garden and a greenhouse. Meals for up to 40 people can be prepared with advance notice. Languages: English, Russian

220 Bella’s B&B Bella’s B&B is a nice and comfortable two-storey house with 4 Areni village, Bella Karapetyan http://hy.blackseasilk bedrooms and a single bathroom with sauna situated on the 2nd Vayots Dzor (+374) 93 83 16 61 road.com/en/busines floor. All bedrooms have balconies with a beautiful view of the Province, Armenia (+374) 281 60 236 s/Bella039s- surrounding mountains. Other amenities include internet access BampB/44 from the B&B’s computer and a nice garden where guests can rest and enjoy the peace of the village. Guests can participate in honey production and agricultural works or take a walk around the village to meet the locals and listen to their stories. The B&B sells certified

honey. Language: German, English, Russian 220 Karine’s B&B Karine’s B&B offers 2 bedrooms, kitchen and relaxation room, 24 Str. #8, Areni Karine http://hy.blackseasilk where the guests can enjoy reading books, listen to music and at the village, Vayots Hambardzumyan road.com/en/busines same time enjoy the birds singing. From the balcony is a nice Dzor Province, (+374) 93 70 51 41 s/Karines-BampB/46 panoramic view of the mountains and nature. The guests are Armenia (+374) 281 60 265 welcome to taste delicious Areni's fruits and vegetables in the garden in front of the house. Karine’s B&B can serve traditional and homemade meals for up to 20 people.

221 Barsegh & Yelena's This family run, old village style house offers a comfortable stay in 35, 3rd Str., Areni Yelena Ghazaryan [email protected] B&B Armenia's Areni wine region. Encounter village life and village village, Vayots (+374) 93 94 99 97 atmosphere while enjoying locally grown food and traditional Dzor Province, Barsegh Ghazaryan http://hy.blackseasilk Armenian village hospitality. Armenia (+374) 94 99 45 49 road.com/en/busines s/Barsegh-amp- Language: Russian Yelena039s- BampB/45

222 Vahan’s B&B Vahan works at the Areni Village Wine factory and hosts people at Areni Village, Vahan Karapetyan his house. Vayots Dzor (+374) 94 71 85 32 Province, Armenia

223 Gvidon’s B&B Areni Village, Gvidon Simonyan Vayots Dzor (+374) 93 71 74 84 Province, Armenia

224 Noravank Restaurant The restaurant is situated near the Noravank church complex. After Next to the (+374) 93 64 65 64 http://hy.blackseasilk visiting Noravank complex you can buy nice souvenirs and enjoy the Noravank Church road.com/en/busines delicious food and surrounding red rocks and beautiful nature. In Complex, Vayots s/Noravank- addition you can enjoy traditional lavash making process and taste it Dzor Marz, Restaurant/66 with Armenian cheese or banjar (herbs). Make arrangements in Armenia advanced for lavash making presentation.

225 Gohar's Guesthouse Located 1 km from Yeghegnadzor city center, the Gohar's 44, Spandaryan Gohar Gevorgyan [email protected] guesthouse is a nice and cozy family-run B&B offering clean and Str., Armine Sargsyan m reasonably priced accommodations. Established in 1993, the Yeghegnadzor, (+374) 93 82 64 77 https://www.faceboo guesthouse has been serving tourists, outdoor enthusiasts and other Vayots Dzor (Armenian) k.com/pages/Gohar- travelers for over 20 years. The guesthouse offers nice and Province, Armenia (+374) 94 33 29 93 Guest- comfortable single, double and triple rooms. All rooms include a (English) House/474836012566 generous breakfast with fresh bread, regional fruits & homemade (+374) 281 23 324 070 jams and kitchen access. Gohar's guesthouse also features a lush https://sites.google.c garden, a terrace fitted with a table, chairs and a barbecue. An om/site/goharsguest outdoor seasonal pool is available, as well as free Wi-Fi and parking. house/ Friendly hosts, Gohar and her family, will make your stay memorable. Gohar is a wonderful cook. Dinner can be provided for http://www.hostelwo an additional fee upon request. Traditional BBQ (khorovadz) is rld.com/hosteldetails. available for those who wish to experience an authentic Armenian php/Gohar-s-Guest- dinner. Gohar is also well informed about all the interesting sights in House/Yeghegnadzor Vayots Dzor region and is always ready to help her guests to /73581 organize their tours in the region. Here one can feel real Armenian family warmth, eat delicious food, prepare Armenian barbeque by oneself, swim in an open air pool and feel as a part of the family. Language: Armenian, English Prices: Room rates range from 8,000 - 10,000 dram / person. 226 “Castle” B&B For the last 13 years, Antoine and Sheila have spent the spring and 11, Khachatryan Antoine Terjanian [email protected] (Yeghegnadzor B&B fall of every year living in their house on top of a mountain in Str., Sheila Terjanian m Yeghegnadzor. They call it ‘The Castle’. Antoine and Sheila have Yeghegnadzor, (+374) 281 24 837 http://hy.blackseasilk Network Hub) been working with small family businesses in rural Armenia, Vayots Dzor (+ 374) 93 59 45 44 road.com/en/busines specifically in the Vayots Dzor region where they live. Over the years Province, Armenia s/Castle-BampB/38 they have built up a network of B&Bs as the basis from which tourists can be introduced to Armenia, not only as a place to sleep http://repatarmenia. and eat well, but also as a hub – where local guides can take them org/eng/antoine- hiking up the mountains to visit caves and places like Spitakavor and stepan-terjanian/ Noravank, where local taxis can ferry them to Tatev and Zorats Karer in half the time it takes from Yerevan, where they can do the wine thing, or hike to a restaurant on the river and have fish khorovats.

Amenities: Capacity up to 6 people (3 bedrooms). Breathtaking views. Bathroom with floor heating, hot shower or bath, large garden, tour guides, hiking, car with driver, folklore. Nearby sites include: Noravank, Spitakavor, Broshabert, Smbatabert. Owners are happy to make arrangements with locals for cultural activities as well as to accommodate large groups. Language: English, French, Italian, Russian 227 Astghik B&B Astghik B&B is located in Yeghegnadzor. Each room here will provide 3, Levonyan Str., www.booking.com: you with a terrace and a sitting area. You can enjoy mountain view 3601 Astghik guest house and garden view from the room. Free WiFi access is available. There Yeghegnadzor, is a full kitchen with a dishwasher and a refrigerator. Other facilities Vayots Dzor offered at the property include a shared lounge, a tour desk and Province, Armenia luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and fishing. The property offers free parking. 228 Spandaryan House Spandaryan House is located in Yeghegnadzor. The B&B has has 3 Spandaryan 45, www.booking.com: rooms for rent with a modern bathroom. Free WiFi access is Yeghegnadzor Spandaryan House available. There is a full kitchen with an oven and a refrigerator. The 3601, Vayots Dzor house has a garden with a sitting area and barbecue facilities. An Province, Armenia array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. The property offers free parking. 229 Lilit’s B&B The rooms are each quaint and personal, clean and pretty. Lilit 22, Nerses Lilit Miqayelyan [email protected] prepares fantastic gourmet surprises at her beautiful dining table Mshetsi Str., (+374) 94 33 88 06 https://www.faceboo with china and silver. Yeghegnadzor, (+374) 93 33 88 06 k.com/LilitsBB Vayots Dzor Language: English, Russian Province, Armenia 230 Ruzan’s B&B Ruzan’s B&B is a cozy and relaxing homestay, run by an awesome 5, Spandaryan Ruzan Karapetyan ruzankarapetyan@ra family. The upper floor of the big house is converted into B&B while Str., (behind (+374) 94 69 23 63 mbler.ru the owners live at the ground floor. The host Ruzan, a history footbal stadion) teacher, speaks really good French and knows how to provide Yeghegnadzor, http://www.tripadvis excellent service. The B&B can accommodate up to 7 people at the Vayots Dzor or.com/Hotel_Review time. There are 4 spacious rooms with a large balcony where the Province, Armenia -g2135874-d3421180- guests can rest under the leaves of the giant abricot tree. You can Reviews-B_B_Ruzan- enjoy mountain view from the room. There is a beautiful fruit Yeghegnadzor_Vayots garden in front of the house and guests are free to pick the fruit _Dzor_Province.html themselves. Free WiFi access is provided as well. Traditional Armenian food, made from local vegetables and fruits, is served www.booking.com: daily. The breakfast is hearty and usually includes honey, jam, B&B Ruzan yogurt, eggs, lavash, veggies from the garden, pastries, cheese pancakes and fresh in-season fruit. Make sure you order supper there, because Ruzan is a great cook. Large and small meals may be arranged with advance notice. Guests are welcome to participate in daily country life, to attend the brewing of Armenian vodka, making of Armenian bread and etc. Ruzan can also help arrange transportation to local sights for very fair prices and give tour advices to the guests. Language: French, Russian 231 B&B N1 The B&B is situated on the west side of Yeghegnadzor, close to 9, Syunik Str. #1, Lusine Poghosyan lusine_poghosyan@m (Lusine’s B&B) nature with a wonderful panorama of the surrounding hills. The Yeghegnadzor, (+374) 94 22 08 70 ail.ru house is clean and well maintained. There are laundry facilities, a Vayots Dzor snooker room, 3 bedrooms, and a heating system for the entire Province, Armenia house. The house has a garden. On the nearby hills you often see fox, birds, and eagles. The B&B offers mountain walking tours, excursions into Vayodz Dzor’s historical and attractive sites. They can also organize city tours and visits to some neighborhood houses to see how to make a lavash. Lunch and supper are arranged with advance notice. The B&B has pottery making facilities where guests can try their hands at making plates and cups. Language: English, Russian 232 Shushan’s B&B Shushan’s B&B is located in Yeghegnadzor, . 8, Andranik Str., (+374) 281 22 341 armen.khachatryan.2 The entire 2nd floor of this homestay is converted into a B&B and has Yeghegnadzor, Shushan Igityan [email protected] 3 bedrooms, a kitchen, and a living room. There is also a small Vayots Dzor (+374) 93 24 82 98 balcony with a nice view. The B&B has a garden where guests can Province, Armenia Armen Khachatryan http://hy.blackseasilk taste delicious fruits or sit in the yard surrounded by nice flowers. (+374) 77 07 23 41 road.com/en/busines The Shushan’s B&B serves Armenian national foods and can provide s/Shushan039s- meals for big and small groups if ordered in advance. The hosts can BampB- organize excursions in the Vayots Dzor region. Yeghegnadzor/42 Language: English, Russian 233 Old Bridge B&B Eventually this is a family business run by three brothers’ families, 16, Levonyan str., (+374) 91 80 02 40 http://www.oldbridg each of us has his part of job and responsibility. Our sons are 3601 (+374) 93 80 02 40 ebedandbreakfast.co responsible for the IT support and technical stuff, the eldest among Yeghegnadzor, Armen m/ these 3 brothers is responsible for the relationships with travel Armenia agencies. (+374) 93 21 97 56 [email protected] Our tasty meals are cooked by the wife of the youngest brother Ashkhen m Abraham. We like to do this business first of all because we love to meet new people from different countries, to make new friends and get to know all our amazing visitors. And the last but not least we see this business as means of keeping the family tight and struggling for the same and most important goal for us: 100% satisfied guests. Offering an outdoor pool, Old Bridge B&B is located in Yeghegnadzor. You can enjoy mountain view and city view from the room. At Old Bridge B&B you will find a garden, barbecue facilities and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge.

234 Artur Petrosyan, Visit to willow bottle pack maker’s house. Artur Petrosyan produces 11, Khanjyan Str., Artur Petrosyan willow bottle pack interesting wine bottle sheaths from local willows and river cane Yeghegnadzor, (+374) 94 38 73 13 materials. These unique products are a great addition to any Vayots Dzor maker Armenian handicraft s souvenir collection. Province, Armenia 235 Norik Mkrtchyan, Norik is a well know local guide in the Vayots Dzor region. He can Gladzor village, Norik Mkrtchyan [email protected] guide organize traditional rural hospitality tours and meals in his own Vayots Dzor (+374) 281 23 253 Gladzor village. Within the tour you can taste rural organic Province, Armenia (+374) 93 39 22 77 http://visitvayotsdzor homemade food and different types of wines and juices. Norik can .weebly.com/local- also organize a visit the the grape fields near the Gladzor and guides.html Vernashen villages where different ways of grape cultivation in mound gardens can be seen. The arrangements should be made in advance. Language: Armenian. 236 Shushan’s B&B Shushan’s B&B in Vernashen village is for people, who love to stay Vernashen village, (+374) 94 02 34 22 nune.isakhanyan@m (Pension “Our with an Armenian family and who are interested to learn about Vayots Dzor ail.ru Armenian traditions. The B&B has capacity for up to 8 people. Province, Armenia http://hy.blackseasilk House”) Guests can spend their time in the living room with TV, or check road.com/en/busines emails, and enjoy nice coffee and tea on the big balcony with a nice s/Shushan039s- view. The B&B has a fruit and vegetable garden around the house. BampB-Vernashen/52 Lunch and supper are arranged with advance notice for up to 20 people. The B&B offers lessons in Armenian old traditional food, participation in lavash making process and also participation in Armenian church ceremony.

237 Artur's B&B Artur's B&B is situated in the heart of the town. Easy to reach well 1/11 apt., (+374) 93 90 68 79 arsenyan.hamest@m known places and the host family is happy to provide a city Vardanyan Str. ail.ru walking tour. The B&B has capacity for up to 7 people with 24 hours Jermuk, Vayots http://hy.blackseasilk hot and cool water and laundry facility. Dzor Province, road.com/en/busines Armenia s/Arturs-BampB/55

Syunik Province

238 “Azoyan Holiday Located in natural surroundings 5 km from , “Azoyan Holiday 1, Shaki highway, (+374) 94 99 96 68 http://www.booking. Resort” Hotel Resort” Hotel offers free WiFi access and private parking. It is set in Sisian 3516, com/hotel/am/azoya the mountains, 2 km from Zorats Karer (Qarahunj) and 1.5 km from , n-holiday-resort.en- the Shaki Waterfall. The classic-style rooms feature garden or Armenia gb.html mountain views. Bathroom facilities are shared. “Azoyan Holiday Resort” Hotel has a garden with BBQ facilities and a shared kitchen. Guests can enjoy hiking, fishing and horse riding in the surroundings. The hotel also has a shared lounge area with a TV and karaoke. Number of rooms: 8 Languages: Russian, English

239 Hotel “Basen” Hotel “Basen” in Sisian consists of 23 extra-large (25 m2) rooms, 6-8 Vorotan, Hasmik Asatrian- contact@basenhotel. most of which are located in newly built cottages. The rooms are Sisian, Syunik Azoyan am quiet and have views and access to the garden. The hotel has a Province, Armenia (+374) 283 24 662 http://www.basenhot restaurant, which is very much a traditional one – cozy wooden (+374) 93 43 46 85 el.am/ interior with Armenian design elements, as well as a “Tonratun” bakery for baking “Lavash” bread and for entertaining the guests by https://www.faceboo involving them in the process. k.com/pages/Basen- The hotel cooperates with local painters and ceramists and Hotel/397492836964 organizes exhibitions and sales of their works. The hotel also 970 cooperates with local bands and organizes concerts and dance performances whenever the guests express an interest. At the end of the performance the guests are invited to learn a simple Armenian dance. The manager Hasmik Asatrian-Azoyan speaks English fluently and knows all about the region and possible trips in the area. As one specialty, Basen Hotel offers trips to the thousands of petroglyphs at Ughtasar mountain which are nearly impossible to reach without guide as the “roads” are not marked, require a powerful 4x4 drive and some experiences in off-road driving.

240 “Zorats Qarer” B&B The “Zorats Qarer” B&B is located in the northern part of Sisian from 29b, Nelson Dr. Suren suren@tourism- where the town’s panorama is revealed. This guesthouse is run by a Stepanyan Str., (+374) 283 04 242 sisian.com local family for almost 5 years. The B&B has nice architecture Sisian, Syunik (+374) 283 03 611 [email protected] surrounded by a natural panorama, garden, and a small farm that Province, Armenia (+374) 93 98 88 09 m will show you the Syunik village life. The guest-house consists of 2 (+374) 55 98 88 00 floors entirely for guests. There is a kitchen, a sitting-room, the www.tourism- owner’s room on the first floor and the second floor consists of sisian.com bedrooms each of which has its own sanitary unit. The B&B has nice interior designed with Armenian carpets and small elements of the traditional Armenian house. The yard of the guest-house is http://armeniainfo.a decorated with grass-plot and fir trees. There is a swimming-pool m/lodging/?section=b outside as well. B&B mainly serves tourists, office employees and nb_desc&est_id=385 families. 1 The B&B organizes five tours to Ughtasar rock petroglyphs, Zorats Qarer, Tanahat church, Cak Qar amrots, Vorotnaberd, Syuni church, http://hy.blackseasilk Aghitu monument, Vorotnavank, Melik Tang's bridge, the historic road.com/en/busines architectural monuments in Angeghakot, healthy hot water geyser s/Zorats-Qarer- in the mountain at 2600m and other. All trips are in the territory of BampB/435 Sisian and can be done on foot, as well as by vehicle.

Number of rooms: There are 6 rooms in the second floor of “Zorats Qarer” B&B, each with separate bathrooms (hot water). 3 rooms have 4 beds: 2 for adults and 2 for kids. 3 rooms have 2 beds. Prices: 10,000 AMD per person (adults); 5,000 AMD per child between 8-12 years old. For children up to 7 years old free of charge.

241 Svetik Gevorgyan's Svetik Gevorgyan's B&B has a nice garden and a small farm. Guests Tigran Mets Str., Svetik Gevorgyan mnatsakanyan.qristin B&B are free to taste the variety of fruits in the garden and participate in Sisian, Syunik (+374) 93 74 51 79 [email protected] different farm activities. The B&B has a big living room, kitchen, Province, Armenia (+374) 283 05 222 playground and balcony with a nice view. The B&B has capacity of http://hy.blackseasilk up to 7 people. There is also available a separate apartment with road.com/en/busines capacity up to 6 people. The B&B serves launch and supper with pre- s/Svetik- arrangement. Gevorgyan039s- BampB/438

242 “Zangu” B&B “Zangu” B&B is located in Sisian and run by a local family. The 21, Nelson Ofelya Balyan http://hy.blackseasilk manager of the B&B is the hospitable Ofelya, who is ready to Stepanyan Str., (+374) 93 06 30 06 road.com/en/busines introduce you to the Syunik region’s history and traditions. She has Sisian, Syunik (+374) 283 02 621 s/Zangu-BampB/433 high energy and is always in a good mood. The “Zangu” B&B is in a Province, Armenia big house with with five bedrooms and has capacity up to 16 people. The guests can use living room and kitchen. This family is happy to prepare launch and supper with pre-arrangement. 243 Shavash A large house on the outskirts of town managed by English-speaking 9, Tigran Mets Gayane http://www.lonelypla Aminhanyan’s B&B Gayane. Laundry is available and breakfast is an extra 2000 AMD. It’s Str., Sisian, Syunik (+374) 77 41 42 77 net.com/armenia/vay 2km from the bus stop on the eastern side of town and difficult to Province, Armenia (+374) 283 04 142 ots-dzor-and- (Flora Martirosyan's find on your own. A taxi here will cost 400 AMD. The house has five (+374) 94 10 41 42 syunik/sisian/hotels/a B&B) bedrooms and is destined for 10 people. minhanyan-shavash- b-b 244 "Andranik" B&B The "Andranik" B&B is simple, clean and well furnished, with all the 23, Orbelyan Str., (+374) 284 21 639 sevadamalincyan@m facilities to make your stay memorable. The B&B has 5 rooms , Syunik (+374) 93 63 16 54 ail.ru designed for 10 to 12 people. There is a big living room and a Province, Armenia http://armeniainfo.a kitchen, where meals are prepared only for guests. The owners can m/lodging/?section=b give recommendations about the sights and share the history of nb_desc&est_id=382 Goris. 5 Amenities: hot/cold water, satellite TV, internet, heating. http://hy.blackseasilk Price: Standard room 6000 AMD per person, Luxe 7000 AMD per road.com/en/busines person. Breakfast included in the price. For dinner and supper 3000 s/Andranik039s- AMD per person. BampB/448 245 “Goris” B&B Amenities: 2 rooms (2 beds /3 beds), hot cold water, fridge, satellite 55, Movses Zhirayr Martirosyan [email protected] TV, Internet Khorenatsi Str., (+374) 284 21 886 [email protected] Price: 6000 AMD without breakfast, 7000 AMD per person with Goris, Syunik (+374) 93 28 79 02 breakfast included Province, Armenia (+374) 93 42 52 20 http://armeniainfo.a m/lodging/?section=b nb_desc&est_id=292 1

246 Khachik's B&B Khachik's B&B is located in Goris and has been operated by a local 13, Davit Bek Str., Khachik and Karine mirakyanbb@hotmail family for over 14 years. Staying in this B&B you will gain new 3201 Goris, Mirakyan .com experiences about wine making, Armenian homemade food, and Syunik Province, (+374) 284 21 098 mirakyanbb@rambler history of surrounding sites. The hosts are Khachik and Karine Armenia (+374) 91 20 40 12 .ru Mirakyans. The B&B is well maintained and furnished with capacity www.khachikbb.com of up to 20 people. Each room here will provide you with en-suit Coordinates: bathroom, a balcony and a sitting area. You can enjoy mountain 39 30' 39.55" N http://armeniainfo.a view and city view from the room. Free WiFi access is available as 46 20' 14.50" E m/lodging/?section=b well. At Khachik's B&B you will find a garden and barbecue facilities. nb_desc&est_id=136 Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, an 1 outdoor sitting area and laundry facilities. The B&B can organize tours around Syunik region and Karabagh. An array of activities can http://hy.blackseasilk be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. The road.com/en/busines property offers free car parking. All meals can be pre-arranged. The s/Khatchik- B&B has a unique cave dining room with small museum where the BampB/453 old Armenian pots, spoons and other home use kits are saved. Khachik makes wine with special traditional family methods. Winemaking has started long time ago by his father who was well- known professional winemaker. Guests can have opportunity to taste some wine if it is the season. Languages: English, Russian and French (basic). Price: USD 28 for single occupancy, USD 38 for double occupancy, USD 51 for triple occupancy, USD 68 for quadruple occupancy (breakfast included). 247 “Lyova and Sons” “Lyova and Sons” B&B is a famous institution in Goris. It comprises 2 7, Makich Str., Lyova Mezhlumyan [email protected] B&B two-story large houses surrounded by a beautiful, big garden 3201 Goris, (+374) 284 21 600 [email protected] located in the center of Goris, in one of the quietest areas, near the Syunik Province, (+374) 91 75 30 10 Vararak River. Each of two houses has two double bedrooms and Armenia (+374) 91 74 22 60 http://armeniainfo.a one triple bedroom with cold and hot running water in common m/lodging/?section=b shower room. In total, there are 6 rooms with maximum capacity of nb_desc&est_id=230 14 people. The rooms are equipped with all the modern 1 conveniences. There is also a large hall in each house: the largest dining-room can host a group of up to 45 people. Other amenities http://goris.am/index include a playroom with billiards, two international access phones, a .php/en/b-and-b-in- computer with Internet connection and satellite TV. At Lyova & Sons goris-armenia B&B you will find a garden, barbecue facilities and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a http://hy.blackseasilk children's playground and shops (on site). The property offers free road.com/en/busines parking in a large garage with room for 4 cars. The B&B offers free s/BampB-Lyova-and- informational brochures and maps, and guide services. The owners Sons/454 are pleasant and helpful, with great experience of having hosted international tourists over the many years. Languages: Hosts speak English and French. Prices: Accommodation costs 5000-7000 AMD per person with breakfast included in the price. Honey, eggs, and some other local natural products are served for breakfast. As additional services, hosts can offer you dinner and lunch as well. There is a discount for families.

248 “3 Agat” B&B Amenities: 5 rooms, hot cold water, fridge, satellite TV, Internet 12 Gusan Ashot, (+374) 284 22 203 [email protected] Price: 7000 AMD per person (Lux. 10000 AMD). Breakfast included Goris, Syunik (+374) 91 74 22 60 http://armeniainfo.a Languages: Armenian, Russian, English, French Province, Armenia m/lodging/?section=b nb_desc&est_id=272 9 249 Goris Crochet Goris Crochet is a project implemented by Goris Women’s Resource 7/14, (+374) 284 30 054 [email protected] Center Foundation. The aim is to provide jobs for unemployed Ankakhutyan Str., om women in the region. Over 82 women are employed here to create Goris, Syunik, [email protected] nice crochets, which with help from Homeland Development Armenia om Initiative Foundation are sold in Europe and the USA. Goris Crochet www.goriscrochet.co produces a wide variety of high quality hand-crocheted items. m Among the most popular are the large collection of over 50 different http://www.shoplave little animals and bags with designs of Armenian fruits and nk.com/ vegetables. Products are available in Goris Women’s Resource www.syunikwrc.net Center Foundation and also online at http://www.shoplavenk.com/. http://www.hdif.org 250 Jirayr Martirosyan’s Jirayr Martirostyan is famous among Armenian modern painters. He Goris, Syunik Jirayr Martirosyan http://hy.blackseasilk Cave House / Studio leads the Goris Art Gallery and is the head of Painter's Union of Province, Armenia (+374) 93 28 79 02 road.com/en/busines Syunik region. The painter's studio is situated in one of the natural s/Cave-house-and- caves of Goris, which is near to a unique theatre cave. Besides the studio-of-Jirayr- artistic atmosphere you will discover the old Armenian household’s Martirosyan/484 items and explore the inside of the cave. You can spend your time watching the artist work a new canvas or simply enjoy the art studio atmosphere. Art works are also available for purchase.

251 “Harsnadzor” Offering a restaurant with cottages, “Harsnadzor” Complex is Halidzor village , (+374) 93 99 30 60 Facebook: Harsnadzor th Restaurant Complex located in Halidzor village at the 4 kilometer from the ropeway. Set 3201 Syunik (+374) 99 06 20 32 with cottages in the Halidzor forest, each cottage has 3 beds and original design. Province, Armenia (+374) 77 06 20 32 http://www.lonelypla You can enjoy mountain view and river view from an outdoor sitting net.com/armenia/sou area. thern- At “Harsnadzor” you will find a 24-hour front desk, barbecue armenia/hotels/harsn facilities and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a adzor children's playground. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. In public holidays and weekends there is a mini vernisage and live folk music. The property offers free parking. Number of cottages: 3 Languages: Russian, English

252 “Lena & John” B&B “Lena & John” B&B has been opened since 2003 by Tamara Tatev village Tamara Arzumanyan [email protected] Arzumanyan and her daughters. They named their business after 3218, Goris, (+374) 284 97 392 http://www.tatevinfo their oldest daughter/sister Lena and son-in-law John who reside in Syunik Province, (+374) 93 60 59 54 .com/?portfolio=john- California. “Lena & John” B&B is a large 2 story townhouse located Armenia and-lenas-b-b within walking distance from the famous and the world's longest Aerial Tram "Tatev Wings". “Lena & John” B&B is modern, comfortable and convenient, with an indoor bathroom, computer, and modern furnishings. The recently renovated house

has two double rooms and one triple room, and can accommodate up to 14 people. The owner speaks some English. 253 “Aspet” B&B or “Aspet” B&B or Agho’s House reflects an authentic, natural living. Tatev village Agho [email protected] Agho’s House The translation of “Aspet” into English is Knight and is also the 3218, Goris, (+374) 98 44 39 11 m owner's son's name. Family members have been working in Syunik Province, http://www.tatevinfo hospitality field for almost 7 years. The experience and skills, which Armenia Via Tatev Info Center .com/?portfolio=agho they gained during these years, still have a big impact for developing (+374) 93 84 56 32 s-house Tatev village and the surrounding area. The B&B is clean and comfortable with a living room, a kitchen and a nice garden. The http://hy.blackseasilk B&B has capacity up to 9 people (one double room, one triple room, road.com/en/busines and one room with space for four) and serves launch and supper s/Aspet-bnb/529 with pre-arrangement. The family keeps their own cows, chickens, and sheep in the large front yard and their home has a big, sunny deck with nice views of the mountains. This house gives visitors a chance to experience day to day life in a typical village home. The hosts - Aghunik and Samvel and their children can help you to organize your visit to Tatev Monastry and other sightseeing places, such as "Devils bridge", St. Sargis Church, Mount Aramazd.

254 Emma’s House Emma’s House features a big, beautiful yard and spacious rooms. Tatev village Via Tatev Info Center [email protected] This house is conveniently located right next door to a small market. 3218, Goris, (+374) 93 84 56 32 m There is one double room and one room for four, both with large, Syunik Province, comfortable beds. Enjoy a beautiful view of the mountains and a Armenia http://www.tatevinfo brief walk to the Tatev monastery. .com/?portfolio=emm Number of rooms: 2 (6 beds). as-house 255 Hamlet’s House Hamlet’s House features cozy rooms with great natural light and a Tatev village 3218, Via Tatev Info Center [email protected] private entrance. This house has one double room and one larger Goris, Syunik (+374) 93 84 56 32 m room with space for five. It has a comfortable dining room and a big, Province, Armenia green yard with a sitting area. The bathroom and shower are http://www.tatevinfo located just outside of the main living space. The hosts are friendly .com/?portfolio=haml and hospitable. ets-house

256 Manushak’s House Manushak’s House features fantastic views. This house has one of 20, 18th Str., Tatev Serop and Anush [email protected] or Hasratyan Serop's the best decks in Tatev village, with great views of the mountains village 3218, Hasratyan m B&B where you can enjoy your time. In addition to this great space for Goris, Syunik (+374) 94 00 41 50 meals and relaxation, the house has one triple room and two double Province, Armenia (+374) 98 60 50 18 http://www.tatevinfo rooms with a total capacity of up to 10 people. The rooms are all .com/?portfolio=man spacious and comfortable. The B&B has a nice living room, an indoor Via Tatev Info Center ousiags-house dining room, a well equipped kitchen and a shared bathroom. The (+374) 93 84 56 32 bathroom with shower is located just outside of the main living http://hy.blackseasilk space. The B&B serves Armenian homemade food. Guest can feel road.com/en/busines free to prepare food themselves or with the assistance of the s/Serop-Hasratyan- owner. There is also a garden with animals (chiken, sheep, cows) BampB/530 and the family’s beehives.The host’s daughter speaks basic English, and the family is very friendly and hospitable. Price: 6000 AMD with breakfast; 2500-3000 AMD per meal. 257 Norvard Movsisyan’s Norvard Movsisyan is a school director in Tatev village. Her B&B has Tatev village Norvard Movsisyan norvardmovsisyan@ B&B 2 double rooms, a living room, a shared bathroom with toilet, an 3218, Goris, (+374) 94 51 53 30 mail.ru indoor dining room and a big deck. She cooperates with an Syunik Province, Armenian adventure tour operator and usually organizes lunches for Armenia groups. There is also a nice garden with small animals.

Prices: 6000 AMD with breakfast; 12000 AMD full board.

258 “Tatev” B&B “Tatev” B&B is situated in the center of the village, approximately 15 Tatev village (+374) 98 10 41 45 [email protected] minutes walk from the Tatev Monastery and aerial tramway. The 3218, Goris, B&B can accommodate up to 16 people. It features a simple design Syunik Province, http://hy.blackseasilk and is equipped with all the necessary facilities. In the kitchen’s Armenia road.com/en/busines corner is situated an Armenian traditional fireplace, which is under s/Tatev-bnb/535 the disposal of guests. Here you will also find lot of old Armenian pots and household items. The B&B has a reputation of making homemade products; vodka, wine and local dishes. The guests can taste organic honey and a variety of herbal teas and jams. Armenian traditional meals are offered with pre-arrangement. The B&B provides historical and boat tours through Devil’s Bridge. Hiking tours are available with a guide upon request.

259 ‘’Tatev 1‘’ B&B Tatev village Tamar Gevorgyan 3218, Goris, (+374) 94 00 41 68 Syunik Province, Armenia 260 “Gago” B&B If you want a cheap place, and the village experience, try Gagik's Tatev village Gagik Petrosyan http://www.tatevinfo house in Tatev Village. This house is located in the center of the 3218, Goris, (+374) 284 97 448 .com/?portfolio=plac village near the school, and operated by a local driver who can help Syunik Province, (+374) 94 00 41 48 es-to-stay-2 you arrange transit around the region. The house has three double Armenia rooms, one triple room, and a recently renovated indoor bathroom with permanent hot water. The B&B "Gago" can host nearly 10 people at the time. There is a nice orchard around the house. The B&B serves only national food with fresh vegetables and homemade products. The guests can enjoy the best honey from B&B’s own beehive. The B&B can provide the guests with a car for excursions. 261 Rubik’s House Rubik’s House is located in the south part of the village, on the right Tatev village 3218, Rubik Khachatryan http://www.tatevinfo side of the main street, 300-400 m far from the main road. It is a Goris, Syunik .com/?portfolio=rubik two-floor building, where two families live; the B&B’s owners live on Province, Armenia Via Tatev Info Center s-house the left side. This house has a nice view into the gorge from its (+374) 93 84 56 32 pretty outdoor sitting space. There is one double room and one triple room, and a comfortable living room downstairs as well as a big yard with green patio in front of the house. Moreover, the B&B has a cellar, cattle-shed and vegetable-garden. The family is warm and friendly. 262 Artak Grigorian’s Amenities: Internet Tatev village Artak Grigorian B&B Languages: French 3218, Goris, (+374) 93 28 36 86 Syunik Province, Armenia 263 “Robert” B&B Robert Matevosyan, the owner of the “Robert” B&B is a member of , Syunik Robert Matevosyan armrobert2006@yah Armenian Guides Guild. Robert is extremely knowledgeable about Province, Armenia (+374) 93 83 19 70 oo.com many subjects and can provide a clear understanding of Armenia's (+374) 285 25 836 captivating history and culture. He is also very friendly and well http://www.tourhq.c spoken, resourceful, and good company and would be your best om/guide/am17180/r option to get acquainted with Kapan and its surroundings. obert-matevosyan Languages: He speaks Armenian, Russian, English and a little German. 264 “Alek” B&B 2, Vahanavank (+374) 94 60 28 02 district, Kapan, Syinik Province, Armenia 265 Hovik Nurijanyan’s Hovik’s B&B has a fabulous position in Vachagan village (5km from Industrial Hovik Nourijanyan http://www.spyur.am B&B Kapan) overlooking the mountain. The house has 3 rooms Community , (+374) 285 24 809 /en/companies/hovik and all the facilities. Hovik Nurjanyan, a cook by profession, works as Vachagan village, (+374) 93 88 71 46 -nurijanyan-bed-- a tour guide – he receives tourist groups and shows the way around Kapan, Syunik breakfast/31768 the mountains. He organizes expeditions to Mt. Khustup from Province, Armenia Vachagan village and can provide guides, car, horses or mules, food, http://armenianow.c and everything else needed for a one-day expedition. He can also om/news/40929/syu organize seven-day expeditions. Overnight stays can be arranged at nik_usaid_osce_proje Hovik’s B&B in Vachagan village or outdoors-up to 20 tents can be ct_implementation_t provided and set up in Koulu, on the bank of Vachagan River. Hovik ourism can organize horseback riding as well, with horses he rents from villagers, who also offer their furnished houses as B&Bs and serve home-made village food. Hovik provides translators to assist foreigners. 266 Gegham Ghazaryan’s Gegham Ghazaryan’s house in Shikahogh village (350 kilometers Shikahogh village, Gegham and Tatev http://armenianow.c B&B south of Yerevan) is among the unique bed-and-breakfast places Syunik Province, Ghazaryan om/news/40929/syu where tourists stay and enjoy home-made food. Gegham’s wife Armenia (+374) 93 01 15 09 nik_usaid_osce_proje Tatev Ghazaryan makes traditional village food and national dishes ct_implementation_t such as boiled free-range chicken, moldy cheese, zhingyal bread ourism (bread pie stuffed with a roasted herbal mix), beans and walnut soup, wheat dolma (grape leaf rolls stuffed with wheat), harisa with special herbs and chicken (chicken and wheat porridge). Also, she serves home-made juices, wines and vodka made of blackberry,

cornelian cherries, pears and mulberries. 267 “Areviq” Guesthouse In 2005 a dwelling house, located in “Poqr Tagh,” which was once a 22, Mejlumyan Armine Petrosyan arminpetrosyan@ram district of wealthy people of , was renovated and transferred Str., “Pokr Tagh” (+374) 10 53 71 29 bler.ru into a guesthouse. The project was implemented by Meghri – 1 Non- Meghri, Syunik (+374) 77 30 51 24 http://www.izmirlianf Governmental Charity Organization led by Ms. Armine Petrosyan. Province, Armenia oundation.am/project The house dates back to the second half of the 18th century and s/donation_projects/ once belonged to the Melik-Ohanjanyans and the prominent meghri_community_d Mezhlumyan family of doctors. The house has 4 rooms around the evelopment_project/ inner yard and stands out for its classical décor of doors and windows – mostly wooden, elaborately carved and arched. The http://armeniainfo.a interior includes decorated fireplaces and wooden ceilings. The m/lodging/?section=b “Areviq” guesthouse is focused on reviving the ethnographic nb_desc&est_id=346 tradition of serving traditional dishes. There is only a pedestrian 3 road to the guesthouse – the short street with narrow old-fashioned http://armenianow.c houses ends right at the entrance of “Areviq”. A crafts workshop has om/news/41217/arm been opened in a house next to the B&B. enia_meghri_hotel_s Price: 10.000 AMD with breakfast mall_district_tourism

268 “Mila” Guesthouse Three kilometers north of Meghri on the road to Kapan, this small 2/2, Adelyan Str., (+374) 286 43 180 http://www.lonelypla hotel has three basic rooms with shared bath and a better ‘deluxe’ Meghri, Syunik Or net.com/armenia/vay room with en suite facilities. It’s a little overpriced but has a Province, Armenia (+374) 286 03 180 ots-dzor-and- peaceful location and meals are available. (+374) 94 35 67 67 syunik/meghri/hotels (+374) 99 40 70 90 /mila-hotel Prices: Double 10.000 AMD-15.000 AMD; Luxe15.000 AMD. (+374) 91 20 71 42

269 “Haer” B&B "Haer" B&B is located in Meghri, Syunik Province. The B&B is about 14, Qarakert Str., Marieta Azatyan http://www.bedandb 900m from the town square. Walk past the Haypost (VivaCell is Meghri, Syunik (+374) 286 43 054 reakfast.am/Siunik/M another landmark) and follow the road as it curves along the Province, Armenia (+374) 94 94 30 54 arieta%20Azatyan.ht hillside; turn right just after the abandoned stone and brick army (+374) 93 54 54 14 m fort – it’s 50m uphill on the right. The “Haer” B&B is clean and neat with capacity of up to 10 people. There are 2 bedrooms and a guest http://noteshairenik. room on the second floor. The rooms with double beds are blogspot.com/2010/1 decorated in classic provincial style – satin duvet covers, carpets and 1/pomegranate- wood-veneer furniture. The B&B has a living room and a kitchen, as paradise.html well as the washing and iron facilities provided only for guests. In the corner of the living room there is a piano for guest’s use. There http://hy.blackseasilk is also a lovely garden where you can enjoy your day and help road.com/en/busines yourself to the variety of fruits. The hosts Marieta and Mikael s/Haer-BampB/544 Azatyan are very friendly and lovely people. Their cheerfulness will help you to fell free while staying there. Prices: 6000 AMD per night, 2000 for breakfast, 2000 for dinner. 270 Elya's B&B The Elya's B&B has a calm atmosphere with a nice garden where the Agarak, Syunik (+374) 77 02 14 42 http://hy.blackseasilk guests can relax and enjoy Agarak’s sunny days. The B&B's kitchen Province, Armenia road.com/en/busines has all necessary equipment including coffee and tea making s/Agarak-BampB- facilities. The B&B has capacity up to 22 people. 1/548

271 “Asla” B&B 4, Gortsaranain (+374) 286 21 480 http://armintour.com Str., Agarak, /es/asla-hotel-6/ Syunik Province, Armenia