Azhdahak is the highest peak of the Geghama mountain range (3597.3 m) and the third highest in the entire country. The origin of the mountain is volcanic. At the very top of Azhdahak, you can see the preserved crater of an extinct volcano, which is currently filled with water, representing a mountain lake. Not far from Azhdahak, on the slopes of the Geghama Range, there is another picturesque lake - Akna (in translation, it means "eye"). From the top of Mount Azhdahak, a stunning view of Lake Sevan, Hatis, Arai ler and Aragats opens. The biblical Mount Ararat is perfectly visible from here.
The duration of climbing Mount Azhdahak along the classical route, that is, starting from the foot of Mount Paytasar. Scientists from all over the world come here to see the petroglyphs on the stones with their own eyes. But until now, the secret they keep remains unsolved.
Mountain height - 3597 m
Climb - 600 m
Distance from Yerevan – 50 km
Route length — 12 km
Difficulty: medium
The best time to hike is from June to September
Azhdahak Mountain, Kapan, Armenia