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.
The well-established transport infrastructure of Armenia allows to get to Wings of Tatev cable car by a private car or with the help of various travel companies which offer regular excursions and tours to different sights of the country. Due to the geographical location of Wings of Tatev cable car the trip will not seem long.
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.
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.
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