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Major city · Armenia

Sisian

Spend 1–2 days in Sisian to see petroglyphs, Vorotnavank, Zorats Karer and nearby waterfalls; day trips fit in a short stay.

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Sisian is a small town in southern Armenia with easy walking access to its historic church and museum, and a good base for nearby mountain petroglyphs, Zorats Karer, Shaki waterfall and Vorotnavank monastery, all reachable within 30 min–2 h by taxi or jeep.

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Currency
AMD
Best months
May–Oct
avoid Nov–Mar (cold, snow may block mountain roads)
Airport
none nearby

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This is a basic guide for Sisian: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 5The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders a…Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Ru…Armenia's land borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey are clo…
  • Caucasus ↗The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders are closed; any route that crosses them is not a route, however short it looks.
  • Caucasus ↗Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Russia as illegal; entering that way can mean arrest or a ban when you next reach Georgia proper.
  • Armenia ↗Armenia's land borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey are closed to ordinary travellers, and several governments advise against or restrict travel near the Azerbaijan border (parts of Syunik, Vayots Dzor, Gegharkunik and Tavush). Read your own government's current advice before you book anything outside Yerevan and its day-trip ring.
  • Armenia ↗Check entry rules for your passport on the official Armenian foreign ministry pages; many nationalities enter visa-free and others use the e-visa, but only apply on the government portal.
  • Armenia ↗Cover shoulders and knees in churches and monasteries; men remove hats, and some women wear a scarf over the head.

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  • Day plans checked against opening hours
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Emergency numbers for Sisian102 ▾
  • Police102
  • Fire and ambulance103
  • General emergency112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Sisian, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee in a café₾400–600
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))₾1,200–1,500
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Sisian History Museum)₾300–400

A day, not counting the bed: Budget AMD 3,000 · Mid AMD 5,000 · High AMD 8,000

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Ughtasar petroglyphsZorats Karer stone circleVorotnavank monasteryShaki waterfall
Airports
none nearby: arrive by land or via another city

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

  2. Feb

    Avoid

  3. Mar

    Avoid

  4. Apr

    not flagged

  5. May

    Best

  6. Jun

    Best

  7. Jul

    Best

  8. Aug

    Best

  9. Sep

    Best

  10. Oct

    Best

  11. Nov

    Avoid

  12. Dec

    Avoid

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Sisian: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Town is walkable. Taxis at the bus junction cost ~4,000‑5,000 dram to Yerevan, ~6,000 dram to Goris, and can be hired for 2‑hour trips to petroglyphs (≈25,000 dram for a 4‑person jeep).

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Ughtasar Petroglyphs

go

Door to door: ≈2 h

Hire a jeep from town; 2 h drive, 25,000 dram for up to 4 people

Open July–September; guide recommended.

Zorats Karer (Carahunge)

go

Door to door: ≈30 min total

Taxi or shared minibus north 5 km (3.1 mi); 10–15 min

No entry fee; guide helpful for history.

Shaki Waterfall

go

Door to door: ≈45 min

Taxi or local minibus; 20 min

Picnic spot; water flow regulated seasonally.

Vorotnavank Monastery

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Taxi along river; ~30 min (road conditions)

Quiet, less visited; no fee.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Basen Hotel Complex

9,000 dram per person; central, can arrange jeep tours.

Dina Hotel

9–11,000 dram; basic Soviet‑era rooms, optional 3,000 dram for private bathroom.

Lalaner

15–35,000 dram per room; sauna, pool, restaurant.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₾3,000–5,000 excl. bed
Mid
₾5,000–8,000 excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Basen Hotel room2 × 1 night × AMD 9,000AMD 18,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × AMD 5,000AMD 10,000
Jeep hire to Ughtasar (up to 4 people)1 × AMD 25,000 · checkAMD 25,000
Taxi to Goris (one way)2 × AMD 6,000 · checkAMD 12,000
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeAMD 6,500
Trip total≈ AMD 35,750 per person per day, bed includedAMD 71,500

includes breakfast

2026 estimate in dram; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee in a café₾400–600
Meal at a hotel restaurant₾800–1,200
Taxi within town (5 km)₾1,200–1,500
Museum entry (Sisian History Museum)₾300–400

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe for tourists; keep aware of border proximity and road conditions; use reputable transport.
  • Roads to Ughtasar and other mountain sites can be rough; hire a guide or 4WD vehicle.
  • Petroglyph area open only July–September due to snow cover.
  • Border proximity to Azerbaijan; check local advice before heading to border‑close sites.

Emergency numbers

Police
102
Fire and ambulance
103
General emergency
112

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My bed tonight

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Այս հասցեին, խնդրում եմTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police102
  • Fire/ambulance103
  • General emergency112

Embassy

US consulate in Yerevan; other nations use Yerevan embassy.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Yerevan → Sisian: ≈4 h, several marshrutkas daily; price ~4,000 dram (check)
  • Taxi Sisian → Goris: ≈45 min, 2,000 dram

Say or show

  • բարև (barev) — Excuse me / Sorry (barev)
  • շնորհակալություն (shnorhakalutyun) — Thank you (shnorhakalutyun)
  • քանի է (kani e?) — How much is it? (kani e?)
  • ճանաչաները որտեղ են? (janachanery vortq e?) — Where is the toilet? (janachanery vortq e?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sisian. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, snow may block mountain roads) · month by month →
  2. 0 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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