Waterfalls of Armenia

Armenia’s mountain landscape holds dozens of waterfalls, from the 68-metre “Mermaid’s Hair” cascade at the resort of Jermuk to the high-altitude Gegharot, which drops on the slopes of Mount Aragats at around 3,000 m above sea level. All of them are free to visit, and most are reachable as a day trip from Yerevan. The best season is April–June, when snowmelt gives the strongest flow; July through September the trails are drier and easier for hiking. Each page below lists exact coordinates, the distance from Yerevan, the trail difficulty, and what else to combine on the same route.

Best Waterfalls in Armenia

  • Lichk Waterfall in Syunik Province, Armenia

    Lichk Waterfalls

    A group of remote cascades near Lichk village in southern Armenia. Learn about the four-waterfall hike, access rules, best season and travel from Meghri.

    near Lichk village, Meghri Municipality, Syunik Province around 350–380 km, 20–25 km from Meghri, 50–55 km from Kapan late March to October; May and June usually offer the strongest combination of water and greenery
  • Astghik Waterfall in Khosrov Forest State Reserve

    Vahagn and Astghik Waterfalls

    Two contrasting waterfalls reached on one hike through Khosrov Forest State Reserve. Route length, access rules, best season and practical advice from Yerevan.

    Khosrov Forest State Reserve, Ararat Province approximately 40–50 km to the route area paid and subject to prior arrangement with the reserve
  • Kasakh Waterfall in the basalt canyon of the Kasakh River, Aragatsotn

    Kasakh Waterfall

    The closest waterfall to Yerevan — a basalt‑canyon cascade directly opposite the 5th‑century Hovhannavank Monastery. Easy half‑day trip combining nature, geology and medieval architecture.

    Ohanavan village, Aragatsotn Province 30–40 km from Yerevan 1400 m
  • Gegharot Waterfall on the high-altitude slopes of Mount Aragats

    Gegharot Waterfall

    The highest‑situated waterfall in Armenia — a 17 m cascade on Mount Aragats at 3,000 m elevation, with alpine meadows, an icy plunge basin and a classic approach route to Aragats’s North Peak.

    Aragats village, Aragatsotn Province About 70 km from Yerevan + off-road section 3000 m
  • Herher Waterfall with a natural pool at its base, Vayots Dzor

    Herher Waterfall

    Herher Waterfall (also written Herheri Waterfall, sometimes referred to alongside Qaravaz Waterfalls) is one of the most photogenic…

    Herher, Vayots Dzor Province 1800 m Free
  • Trchkan Waterfall on the Chichkhan River in northern Armenia

    Trchkan Waterfall

    Trchkan Waterfall is the tallest vertical waterfall in Armenia — a 23-metre sheet of water dropping straight off…

    Sarapat village, Shirak Province About 180 km / 2.5–3 hours (4x4 recommended for final approach) 23.5 m
  • Jermuk Waterfall Mermaid’s Hair cascade in Vayots Dzor, Armenia

    Jermuk Waterfall

    Jermuk Waterfall is one of the most striking natural sights in Armenia — a thin, flowing curtain of…

    Jermuk, Vayots Dzor Province About 170 km / 3 hours 68 m
  • Shaki Waterfall near Sisian in southern Armenia

    Shaki Waterfall

    Shaki Waterfall is an 18-metre cascade in southern Armenia, dropping over a wall of solidified basalt lava on…

    Shaki village, Syunik Province About 220 km / 3.5 hours 18 m

  • Tours to Armenia's Waterfalls

    Armenia's best waterfalls are hidden in mountain gorges and forest trails — gravel roads take you to the trailhead, and the closest public transport stop is often a few kilometres away. Without your own car, they are hard to reach.

    The easiest way is to hire a car with driver from Yerevan: the driver covers the rough roads to Shaki near Sisian, the Jermuk cascades or Trchkan on the Shirak–Lori border, and waits while you walk. For waterfalls inside Dilijan National Park, it is convenient to combine the visit with the Yerevan–Dilijan transfer and a half-day in the forest.