Homepage Sights of Armenia Shikahogh State Reserve

Shikahogh State Reserve

Region

Syunik

Distance from Yerevan

323.2 km

Type

Nature Reserve

“Shikahogh” State Reserve is located in Syunik province, on the north-eastern slope of Khustup mountain and in the upper ponds of Shikahogh and Tsav Rivers at altitudes of 700-2800m. It has been created for the protection of oak, hornbeam, beech, taxus, platanus forests and animals. The reserve area has a very fragmented relief. There are many mineral springs as well as mountain rivers.

Interesting

facts about Shikahogh State Reserve

Facts

“Shikahogh State Reserve” - State Non-Commercial Organization carries out all activities related to the study of natural ecosystems, genetic resources, landscape and biological diversity, protection of the natural heritage, restoration and accounting of natural resources. The powers of this organization include the management of the state reserves “Plane tree Grove” and “Zangezur”.

Weather in Syunik

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 "Shikahogh" State Reserve depends on the weather conditions.

Sights

near Shikahogh State Reserve

Devil’s Bridge

26 km

Yeritsavank Monastery

26 km

Vorotnaberd Fortress

26 km

MONUMENT OF AGHITU

26 km

Shikahogh State Reserve on the map on Armenia