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Sights of Armenia Tavush
Lake Parz
- RegionTavush
- Distance from Yerevan108.3 km
- TypeLake
Tavush
About this place
Located in Dilijan National Park, Tavush region, at an altitude of 1,330 meters, Parz Lake is a hidden gem nestled in dense forests and is fed by natural springs. The lake is 300 meters long, 100 meters wide, with an average depth of about 3 meters and a maximum depth of 10 meters.
The road to Parz Lake winds through Dilijan National Park's lush green forests. Along the way, visitors can see Armenia’s only breeding center for Caucasian deer, where the deer are raised, cared for, and released into the wild.
Parz Lake is well-known for its scenic hiking trails, with the most popular route leading to Gosh Lake. This 10 km trail passes entirely through the forests of Dilijan National Park.
Interesting
facts about Lake Parz
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The lake area features an adventure park, including a rope park and a zipline, allowing visitors to fly over the water.
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Swimming is not allowed, but boating is permitted.
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Several famous monasteries—Haghartsin, Goshavank, Jukhtak, and Matosavank—are located near the lake."
Weather in Tavush
The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for lake Parz depends on the weather conditions.
Lake Parz
FAQ
Where is Lake Parz?
Lake Parz is in Dilijan National Park, Tavush region, at an altitude of 1,330 metres. It is hidden among dense forests and fed by natural springs.
How big and deep is Lake Parz?
The lake is 300 metres long and 100 metres wide, with an average depth of about 3 metres and a maximum depth of 10 metres.
What can you do at Lake Parz?
The lake area has an adventure park with a rope park and a zipline that lets visitors fly over the water; swimming is not allowed, but boating is. Parz is also known for its hiking trails, the most popular being the 10 km route to Gosh Lake, which runs entirely through the forests of Dilijan National Park.
What is there to see near Lake Parz?
The road to the lake winds through the forests of Dilijan National Park and passes Armenia's only breeding centre for Caucasian deer, where deer are raised, cared for and released into the wild. Several well-known monasteries — Haghartsin, Goshavank, Jukhtak and Matosavank — are located near the lake.
Can I visit Lake Parz on a tour from Yerevan?
Yes — ONE WAY Tour's tours from Yerevan stop here; they are listed on this page.
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Address
Lake Parz, Lake Parz, Дилижан, Армения
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