Chkalovka: Hotels and accommodations

Location

Chkalovka is located at the beginning of the western shore of Lake Sevan at 1,950 meters above sea level. Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Chkalovka can then continue their accommodation search. Lavash Hotel is a named accommodation on the shore of Lake Sevan in Chkalovka. The rooms at Lavash Hotel are described as offering views of Lake Sevan. It is also described as a three-star hotel used for overnight stays in Chkalovka.

Nature

The area around Lake Sevan is part of Sevan National Park. The national park is said to be home to 267 bird species, including 39 species listed in the Red Book of Armenia. Lake Sevan’s clear waters and beaches support summer recreation in Gegharkunik.

History

Chkalovka was founded by Russian settlers in the 19th century. The Russian founding population came from the Saratov region of Russia. The village is associated with a heritage established by Molokan settlers. Before 1946, the settlement was named Alexandrovka. On April 26, 1946, it was renamed Chkalovka in memory of the pilot Chkalov. The historical names Zeynal Abedin, Zeynal Aghalu, Palu Postnik, Korkotis, and Korkotia are recorded. Descendants of the original settlers left Chkalovka during the 1960s.

Getting around

Chkalovka is included as an overnight stop at a guesthouse on a seven-day rural tour through Armenia. From this stop, the tour continues along the shore of Lake Sevan toward the peninsula.

Other places in Gegharkunik: Sevan, Vardenis, Tsamakaberd, Kalavan, Tsapatagh, Martuni, Nerkin Getashen.

To the higher-level travel overview: Gegharkunik.