Tavush region

Territory - 2704 sq. km
Population - 154, 8 thousands
Structure - 62 communes, 65 rural settlements
Major towns - Berd, Dilijan, Noyemberian. The center of the region is Ijevan.

The region is situated in the north- eastern part of the Republic of Armenia. The highest peak is 2993 meters (Miapor Mount).
 The region is famous for its rich reserves of marble, granite, zeolite, different kinds of clay and limestone. The largest rivers of the region are; Debed, Akhstev, Hakhum, Kokhb, Tavush, Khndzorut. The territory of the region embraces the Lake Parz as well. This charming “mermaid” is surrounded by thick woods and meadows. 
It is a region of industry and agriculture.
The climate is quite temperate.

Dilijan is a resort town rich in curative mineral springs, some of which are comparable to those at Vichy in France and Davos in Switzerland. The mountains surrounding it are covered by forests and Alpine meadows. The climate is rather mild with cool summers and warm sunny winters. Armenians believe that if there are woods, mountains and mineral springs in paradise then it is like Dilijan. Its picturesque scenery, healthy climate, mineral springs and rich flora attract a lot of tourists.

Haghartsin monastery, not far from Dilijan spa, is hidden from the tumult of the world. The monastery is built be the architect Minas in 1248 with lavish decorations of carved stone. The main church is typical of the churches built between the 10th and 13th centuries. The oldest church in the complex is with the cross-winged dome named after St. Gregory. The refectory of Haghartsin is also very unique in character. There is a number of very interesting khachkars   in the complex. The monastery itself is situated within an oak forest, in the gorge of a small river. You can easily forget your worries when you are up there in nature surrounded by trees