Trchkan Waterfall

Trchkan (Armenian: Թռչկան) is a spectacular 22.5-metre waterfall on the Chichkan River in Armenia. It lies near the border between Shirak and Lori Provinces, and the water drops at an angle greater than 90 degrees, making the cascade especially dramatic.

A small hydroelectric power station with a planned capacity of 1,050 kilowatts has been proposed for the area to harness the waterfall’s energy potential. Trchkan is also officially protected as a natural monument of Armenia and is included in the state register.

A seasonal settlement bearing the same name is located near the waterfall, offering a place to rest amid the surrounding scenery.