Dilijan National Park

Location:                      North-east Armenia, Tavush Province 
Size:                             33,765 hectares 
Altitude:                        1,070 m - 2,900 m 
Year of establishment:  2002 

Landscape: Woodlands, lakes and rivers, curative mineral springs, mountain meadows, middle and high mountain landscapes 
Flora: Deciduous forests: oak, beech, hornbeam; coniferous forests: pine, juniper, yew; decorative plants: iris, orchids; tertiary relict species: yew stands, Caucasian rhododendron 
Fauna: Caucasian black grouse, bearded eagle, Caspian snowcock, red deer, brown bear, lynx, wild cat

Dilijan National Park was created in 2002, when the Armenian Government decided to stop the exploitation of Dilijan’s natural resources by tourism and unsustainable agriculture.

Dilijan, also known as “Little Armenian Switzerland”, provides ideal climatic conditions for the famous Caucasian woodlands of oak, ash and elm. Unequalled forests and wonderful highland sceneries are an invitation for hiking and photography and are home to bears, wolves and many other rare species. Curative mineral springs and clear lakes such as Lake Parz attract spa tourists from all over Armenia. Moreover the experiencing of natural beauty is accompanied by the discovery of historical monuments such as the many monasteries the region has to offer.