Dsegh: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Dsegh is surrounded by forested mountain slopes and deep gorges. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Dsegh can then continue searching for accommodation.

Culture

Hovhannes Tumanyan was born and raised in the house that is now operated as his Dsegh House-Museum. The Hovhannes Tumanyan House-Museum in Dsegh was established in 1939 in the poet’s father’s house.

The Dsegh House-Museum has two floors and six rooms containing more than 300 items from Tumanyan’s life and literary work. On the second floor, the museum displays his bed, desk, clothing, and other personal belongings. The house-museum also organizes commemorative events and annual Tumanyan Days.

Nature

The Dsegh Loop begins in Dsegh, passes through the local forest, and returns through a river valley. The route reaches the ruins of St. Gregory Bardzrakash Monastery, which are accessible only on foot.

Lake Tsover is located about three kilometers from the center of Dsegh village and offers opportunities for hiking and picnicking.

Activities

Dsegh has cycling routes and bicycle rentals for exploring the surrounding landscapes. The Tourism Unique Center in Dsegh also offers a seven-kilometer cycling experience as a round trip around the Dsegh Plateau, with gorge views and nearby natural sites.

Horseback rides near Dsegh range from a few hours to several days and offer opportunities to experience the nature of Lori.

Local

The Edible Plants Festival takes place annually in Dsegh.

Accommodation

Dsegh offers several guesthouses and bed-and-breakfast accommodations for overnight stays. WOW Glamping offers accommodation in large tents above Dsegh.

Other places: Alaverdi, Tumanyan, Lermontov, Stepanavan, Haghpat, Odzun, Vanadzor, Mikhayelovka.

To the higher-level travel overview: Lori.