KACHKAR. ASCENT 4 DAYS
The highest peak of the Pontic mountains, Kachkar, distinguished by its beauty, awaits us in Hamshen. Experienced Hamshen Tour guides with local mountain guides will ensure your impressive, beautiful and safe ascent. The breathtaking views from the top of Kachkar (3947 m) are beautiful, at the same time, the local trails are also known for their beauty all over the world: different shades of green, mountain lakes and rivers, breathtaking views. A unique ascent and a trip for a lifetime. Definitely!
Upcoming tours -
29.08 - 01.09
Departure - 06:00AM,
Arrival - 11:00PM,
Address - 8 Tumanyan str.
Price - 185000 AMD
Includes
Transportation (Mercedes Sprinter/VW)
Hotel
2 meals in a day and during all climb
Tour guide service in Armenian (English summaries also can be provided, for further information contact our office)
Local professional guide service
Overnight stays in tents in Ararat camps
The company provides a tent, mattress
discounts for buying gear from stores
Not Includes
Turkish visa. Our company prepares the visa
Tour details
DAY 1 | GATES OF HEAVEN
Passing Gyumri, Bavra, Javakhk (Georgia)
Ardahan: Kura River and Ardahan Fortress
Shavshat Fortress
Chorokh River
Dinner in Olgunlar
Overnight: OlgunlarOn our way to Kachkar, in Shavshat, we will see the famous local fortress, built during the Bagratunis, and from the highest point of the fortress, we will be able to enjoy the wonderful nature of the surroundings, after which we will go along the banks of the Chorokh River to rest and prepare for the ascent of Kachkar.
DAY 2-3 | THE ASCENT OF KACHKAR
First day of ascent:
For the ascent of Kachkar / Kajkar, from the guest house of the Olgunlar (2100 meters), we will start hiking along beautiful paths to reach the main camp (2800 meters), where we will rest, spend the night in our tents and prepare for the next important day.
The first day's total hiking distance is about 7 km, the elevation is about 700 meters.
Second day of ascent:
In the early morning of the second day, we will start the ascent to Kachkar peak from the base camp, we will enjoy the indescribable joy of standing on the top, then we will return to the base camp, rest a little, and then we will reach the guest house with a moderate hiking.
The second day's total hiking distance to the top of Kachkar, back to the main camp and guest house is about 15 km, the elevation from the main camp to the top of Kachkar is 1000 meters, the height of the mountain is 3947 meters.
Fantastic views are open from the top of Kachkar. One of the unique aspects of Kajkar is that not only the views from the mountain are incredibly beautiful, but also the paths leading to the top, which are distinguished by their beautiful mountain ponds and rivers.
DAY 4 | PARKHAR AND ARDAHAN
Breakfast at hotel
Parkhar Church
Tortum Waterfall
Olti Fortress
Lunch in Ardahan
Back to YerevanWe have interesting and impressive visits on the way back. First, we will see the impressive Parkhar church located at the foot of Mt Kajkar, then we will also cool off with the waters of Tortum, the largest waterfall in the Armenian highland, then passing through Olti and visiting the mighty fortress of Olti, we will return to Yerevan.
