Top places to visit in Goris

• Tatev Monastery

  medieval-monastery · 4.8 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  9th-century monastery on a plateau above the Vorotan Gorge, a major medieval religious and educational center, reached via the Wings of Tatev cable car.

• Old Khndzoresk Cave Village

  cave-village · 4.8 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Abandoned cliffside cave-dwelling village inhabited until the mid-20th century, connected by a pedestrian swing bridge across the gorge.

• Devil's Bridge (Satani Kamurj)

  natural-bridge · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Natural rock bridge formation over the Vorotan River near Tatev, with hot springs and pools nearby.

• Khndzoresk Swinging Bridge

  suspension-bridge · 4.8 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Long pedestrian suspension bridge connecting the two sides of the Khndzoresk gorge, a scenic highlight of the cave village walk.

• Zorats Karer (Karahunj)

  megalithic-site · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Prehistoric megalithic stone circle site sometimes called "Armenian Stonehenge," near Sisian, a scenic drive from Goris.

• Goris Rock Formations (Hin Khonarhi)

  rock-formations · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Cone-shaped volcanic rock formations and cave dwellings on the hillsides surrounding Goris town.

• Goris Old Town

  historic-town · 4.9 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Late-19th-century planned town center with distinctive stone houses and a grid layout, unusual among Armenian towns, set among eroded rock formations.

Things to do

• Wings of Tatev Cable Car Adventure · 0.5 h · from AMD 7,000 per person
• Old Khndzoresk Guided Hike Hiking · 2.5 h · from AMD 6,000 per person
• Tatev & Karahunj Full-Day Tour Sightseeing · 8 h · from AMD 25,000 per person

Day trips and tours

• Tatev & Khndzoresk Day Tour 7 h · from AMD 20,000

Where to stay in Goris

• Goris Center about AMD 17,000 per night

  The compact town center of Goris, surrounded by dramatic rock spire formations — the standard base for exploring Tatev Monastery, the Wings of Tatev cable car, and Khndzoresk.

• Verishen about AMD 13,000 per night

  A quieter village area just outside central Goris, close to Khndzoresk Swinging Bridge and the Old Khndzoresk cave village, favoured by travellers wanting a rural guesthouse stay.

Hotels

• Mkhitar Gosh Hotel 3-star · AMD 20,000 to AMD 32,000 per night
• Hotel Ontario Goris 3-star · AMD 18,000 to AMD 28,000 per night
• Khndzoresk Guesthouse AMD 8,000 to AMD 14,000 per night

Where to eat

• Mirhav Restaurant Goris Armenian · about AMD 5,000 per person
• Deluxe Restaurant Goris Armenian, Caucasian · about AMD 5,000 per person
• Khndzoresk Guesthouse Kitchen Armenian, Home-style · about AMD 4,000 per person
• Goris Central Bakery Cafe Cafe, Bakery · about AMD 2,000 per person

Getting to Goris

Nearest airport: Nakhchivan (NAJ), about 84 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.

How visitors arrive in Goris

• Minibus from Yerevan to Goris By road from Yerevan · common

  Direct minibuses (marshrutkas) leave Yerevan for Goris; page names Northern Bus Station and the Central Railway Station area as departure points, and separately Kilikia, so confirm locally. Source: t-armenia.com

Getting around

• Car Rental Self useful for some trips

  Renting a car or hiring a private cab gives more flexibility for reaching sights around Goris, such as Old Khndzoresk and Tatev.

• Shared Taxi

  Shared taxis connect Goris with Yerevan and are an alternative to the marshrutka services.

• Taxi

  Private cabs can be hired from Goris for trips to nearby sights such as Tatev, with stops along the way if you wish.

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Unofficial Guide Approach at Khndzoresk/Tatev

  Khndzoresk Swinging Bridge car park and Tatev cable car (Wings of Tatev) base station

  Self-appointed "guides" approach tourists at the car park or cable car queue offering to lead a tour of the cave village or monastery grounds, then demand a high cash tip or fee at the end that was never agreed upfront.

  How to avoid it: Agree on a price in writing or via a messaging app before starting, or decline and use the free marked trails and official Wings of Tatev signage — both sites are safely self-guided.

Best time to visit Goris

• Jan 4°C
• Feb 4°C
• Mar 9°C
• Apr 15°C
• May 19°C
• Jun 24°C
• Jul 26°C
• Aug 26°C
• Sep 22°C
• Oct 17°C
• Nov 11°C
• Dec 6°C

More in Armenia

• Yerevan
• Sevan
• Dilijan
• Gyumri
• Vagharshapat
• Jermuk

Frequently asked questions about Goris

How many days do you need in Goris?

A typical trip to Goris is 1-2 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Goris?

The highest-rated places in our Goris guide are Goris Old Town, Tatev Monastery, Old Khndzoresk Cave Village, Khndzoresk Swinging Bridge, Devil's Bridge (Satani Kamurj).

Where should I stay in Goris?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Goris: Goris Center, Verishen.

How do I get around Goris?

Ways to get around Goris covered in our guide: Self-drive car, Shared taxi, Taxi, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Goris?

Scams reported to us for Goris include Unofficial Guide Approach at Khndzoresk/Tatev. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Goris?

Average daytime highs in Goris run from 4°C in Jan to 26°C in Aug.