Dilijan National Park

Dilijan National Park (Armenian: Դիլիջան ազգային պարկ, romanized: Dilijan azgayin park) is one of the four national parks of Armenia. Occupying an area of 240 km², it is located in the north-eastern Tavush Province of Armenia. It is known for its forest landscapes, rich biodiversity, medicinal mineral water springs, natural and cultural monuments, and extensive network of hiking trails.

Dilijan National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Map of Armenia
LocationTavush Province,  Armenia
Coordinates40°39′23″N 45°01′17″E
Area240 km2 (93 sq mi)
Established1958 (1958) as a reserve, 2002 (2002) as a national park
Governing bodyMinistry of Nature Protection, Armenia
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