Khashlama in the Mountains: Feast by the Fire

Explore Lake Sevan and a secluded mountain monastery, then cook traditional Armenian khashlama over an open fire and enjoy a feast with lavash, local cheese and Armenian wine.
We’ll leave Yerevan and head towards Lake Sevan. Along the way, we’ll stop to enjoy scenic views of the lake before visiting the medieval Hayravank Monastery, perched right above the water. You’ll have time to take a leisurely walk, admire the panoramic views of Sevan and soak up the atmosphere of this historic place.

From there, we’ll continue into the mountains to the secluded Ilikavank Monastery, away from the usual tourist crowds. Here, we’ll take a short and easy mountain walk — no difficult trekking or rushing, just time to enjoy the scenery, fresh mountain air and peaceful surroundings.

And then the main part of our day begins.

We’ll light a campfire and prepare a traditional Armenian dish together — khashlama. This isn’t a demonstration where you simply watch the guide cook. You’ll be part of the process: preparing the ingredients, adding the meat, vegetables and herbs, tending the fire and turning simple ingredients into a hearty Armenian meal.

While the food is cooking, a traditional Armenian table will gradually come together around the fire: fresh lavash, local cheese, herbs, vegetables, drinks and Armenian wine. No restaurant, no strict schedule — just mountains, fire, the aroma of food cooking and plenty of time to enjoy the moment.

Once everything is ready, we’ll sit down together and taste the food we’ve prepared ourselves. It’s a chance to share a meal, discover the traditions of Armenian hospitality and simply spend a few unhurried hours surrounded by mountains.

After the feast, we’ll relax for a while, take some photos and head back to Yerevan.

This experience is not so much about checking off a list of sights, but about the feeling of being there: you’ll see Armenia, experience its mountains, cook a traditional dish over an open fire and become part of a true Armenian feast.

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