DANIEL ULIKHANYAN
< Guide · 5 years in the profession · co-founder of Ulikhanyan Travel “Dilijan is proof that paradise on Earth exists.” Journey Daniel grew up in the forests and mountains around Dilijan. At some point he wanted to share that beauty with others — to show guests the city, its nature, and its history. Today […]
Read MoreOleg Umnov: “If Dilijan were a person, he’d be a psychologist”
Oleg Umnov moved to Armenia from Kirov with his wife and daughter. Here he makes and restores furniture. He spent three years living with his family in Yerevan before relocating to Dilijan. We talked to Oleg about how his pace of life has changed, why the neighbors feel like family, and what he thinks the […]
Read MoreDilijan from Above: 3 Scenic Viewpoints Worth the Climb
Dilijan from Above: 3 Scenic Viewpoints Worth the Climb Dilijan has one special quality: the higher you climb, the better you understand the town. From above, it reveals a completely different side of itself—cozy neighborhoods gradually disappear into the dense forests of the national park, while mountain slopes embrace the valley from every direction. If […]
Read MoreСоветский Дилижан: места, которые стоит увидеть
Дилижан чаще всего ассоциируется с зелёными лесами, старинными улицами и монастырями. Но если присмотреться, город хранит ещё один интересный слой своей истории — советскую архитектуру. Во второй половине XX века Дилижан развивался как город-курорт, культурный центр и место отдыха творческой интеллигенции. Многие здания и памятники того времени сохранились до наших дней. Одни продолжают выполнять свою […]
Read MoreEvgeny Gilevic
Guide · 3 years in the profession · previously an art teacher and researcher “I love Dilijan because it’s like a movie! You never know what’s waiting around the next bend — a sunset over the mountains, wild horses in the reserve, or a Tesla Cybertruck.” Journey For over ten years, Evgeny taught art, working […]
Read MoreWhere to Drink Coffee in Dilijan
Dilijan takes its coffee seriously. But choosing where to go rarely comes down to the cup alone. Some spots pair it with wine at sunset. Others, fresh bread — or good company to catch you up on what’s happening in town. All six pour good coffee. What happens next is different every time. Lumen Coffee […]
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