Tsover Lake

Region

Lori

Distance from Yerevan

147.6 km

Type

Lake

The lake is located in Lori Province, about 3 km southeast of Dsegh village, at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level. Tsover Lake is approximately 250 meters long, up to 200 meters wide, and has a maximum depth of 4.5 meters. The lake is primarily fed by underground freshwater springs and rainfall

Interesting

facts about Tsover Lake

Facts

Tsover Lake can also be considered a cultural monument, as the great Armenian poet Hovhannes Tumanyan frequently mentioned this lake in his works. It was one of Tumanyan’s favorite meeting places, often visited by Avetik Isahakyan, Alexander Shirvanzade, Valery Bryusov, Vahan Teryan, Leon, and others.

Tsover Lake is listed as a state natural monument by Armenia’s Ministry of Environment. It was included in the list of state natural monuments in 2008.

Weather in Lori

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 Tsover sea depends on the weather conditions.

Sights

near Tsover Lake

Dorbandavank

19 km

Hnevank Monastic Complex

28 km

Kobayr Monastery

28 km