Jermuk waterfall

Region

Vayots Dzor

Distance from Yerevan

173.4 km

Type

Waterfall

"Jermuk Waterfall, also known as “Mermaid’s Hair,” is one of Armenia’s most beautiful waterfalls, located in Jermuk city, Vayots Dzor province. A fascinating legend is associated with the waterfall’s name. According to the tale, a noble Armenian family once lived on the cliffs, and their beautiful daughter fell in love with a shepherd’s son. Every night, she would lower a long rope to help him climb up for a secret meeting. When her father discovered their love, he cursed her, saying: “If you meet him again, you will turn into a mermaid and never leave the water.” On their next meeting, the curse came true—the girl transformed into a mermaid, and her flowing hair became the cascading waterfall. This is why Jermuk Waterfall is sometimes called ‘Mermaid’s Hair’."