Wings of Tatev Cable Car

Region

Syunik

Distance from Yerevan

0 km

Type

Ropeway

Wings of Tatev is the longest cable car that runs over the gorge of the turbulent mountain river Vorotan and connects Halidzor village and Tatev Monastery. Reversible aerial tramway was built within the framework of the Tatev Revival Project in 2010. Now it is one of the most popular and favorite tourist attractions. The flight on the Wings of Tatev takes about 15 minutes and allows you to see a fantastic and beautiful natural landscape from a height of more than 300 meters. A picturesque view of the deep gorge opens from the cabin of the cable car. Passengers can see ancient cave settlements, the purest springs and the famous “Devil’s Bridge”. Tatev Monastery appears in front of the passengers on the last stretch of the cable car.

Interesting

facts about Wings of Tatev Cable Car

Facts

Wings of Tatev is the longest reversible aerial tramway built in only one section, and it holds the record for the Longest non-stop double track cable car. However, not only the fact about the length of the ropeway should be mentioned, but also the building time – only 10 months, which is a short period for such a huge construction.

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 Wings of Tatev cable car depends on the weather conditions.

Sights

near Wings of Tatev Cable Car

Tatev Monastery

15 km

TATEV ANAPAT MONASTERY

15 km

KHNDZORESK CAVE VILLAGE

32 km

KARAHUNJ

35 km

Wings of Tatev Cable Car on the map on Armenia