Important Information About Our Property Our guesthouse is located 11 km from Kapan, in a peaceful, nature-surrounded area. Please note that the final 3.6 km is an off-road path accessible only by SUV. The property is not part of the city but is situated in a quiet, rural environment. For your convenience, you can arrange transportation with our local drivers who will bring you to the guesthouse for 5,000 AMD. Please contact us for managing transportation. Khustup Mountain is Armenia’s oldest and tallest cliff-faced mountain, and the best spot to admire its breathtaking view is from K7. Originally built during the Soviet era as a beekeepers’ kolkhoz shelter, this cabin was abandoned for decades until 2018, when landscape photographer Hayk Barseghyan restored it and made it his home. From here, you’ll witness one of the most stunning panoramas in the world, often compared to the Swiss Matterhorn or Georgia’s Ushba peaks. Located deep in the forest, far from civilization, this off-grid retreat offers: Starlink internet Solar-powered electricity Wood stove for heating It’s the perfect escape for rest, reflection, and creative work. Surroundings feature hidden waterfalls, ancient juniper forests, unique gorges, and rare plant species listed in the Red Book. Guests are welcome, and proceeds from your stay will directly support the construction of the world’s first Science Temple planned on this mountain. You are welcome to our home, where we provide you with a place to sleep. Feel free to reach out to us for more details or questions. Welcome to our guesthouse!

Hayk Barseghyan, born in 1990 in Gyumri, is an Armenian self-taught photographer who began his career in 2006. Known for his technical mastery and socially engaged perspective, Barseghyan grew up in a journalist’s family in post-1988 earthquake Gyumri, and his photographs often reflect social and political themes, particularly life in disaster zones. In 2014, his exhibition “They Need a Home” opened at the UN office in Yerevan, dedicated to the living conditions of families affected by the Gyumri earthquake. The exhibition featured 25 photographs depicting life in temporary shelters, with Tigran Hamasyan’s music as the backdrop, highlighting his connection to his hometown’s culture. Barseghyan has also undertaken other projects, such as creating practical printed maps of Gyumri and Vanadzor. At age 10 in 2000, he edited the TV show “What? Where? When?”. He has worked on the “Antivirus” and “SOS” projects and, since 2022, founded landmarkam, a website cataloging Armenia’s landscapes. Although admitted to Gyumri Engineering University, he rejected the Armenian education system and did not attend classes.

The areas surrounding the K7 Knowledge Temple are filled with gorges, waterfalls, and forests rich with Red Book-listed trees. The Antsaramok Gorge, Vachagan Waterfall, and Eagle Wing Forests offer numerous breathtaking views. It’s no exaggeration to say that some of Armenia’s most picturesque landscapes are found here. The area has always been kept away from tourism and low-grade culture, remaining pristine and a magnificent place for self-discovery.