Katnarat
A dairy sovkhoz turned village
Katnarat is a small village in the central part of Armenia's Lori Province, not far from Vanadzor. It arose in 1923 as a state farm (sovkhoz) and was formerly called the Lori Sovkhoz.
What is this place
Katnarat is a small village in the central part of Armenia's Lori Province, not far from Vanadzor. It arose in 1923 as a state farm (sovkhoz) and was formerly called the Lori Sovkhoz.
The name Katnarat is linked to milk (katn in Armenian): these lands were long known for dairy farming. In 2009 the Katnarat dairy factory opened here.
It is a small village among the fields and pastures of central Lori. The residents keep livestock and work the land, while the roads to Vanadzor and the villages of the Gugark valley pass nearby.
Places nearby
Odzun Church
One of Lori's most striking early-medieval basilicas, rising in pink-and-grey stone above the village of Odzun — a landmark of Armenian architecture and a listed monument.
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Kobayr Monastery
A medieval monastery perched on a cliff above the Debed canyon in Lori, where ruined churches still cling to the rock.
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Ardvi Monastery (Surb Hovhannes)
A listed monastic complex near the village of Ardvi in Lori, where quiet courtyards open onto sweeping highland views.
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Saint Hovhannes Church, Gargar
A historic Saint John church in the village of Gargar in Lori, listed among Armenia's cultural heritage monuments.
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Stay in Katnarat
A boutique hotel in central Vanadzor
A minimalist boutique in a renovated Soviet-era building. A handy base for trips around Lori: Haghpat, Sanahin, the Debed gorge.
The Lori canyon — Alaverdi and Haghpat
A one-day trip north: Alaverdi in the Debed canyon, Sanahin and Haghpat — both on the UNESCO list. Lunch by the river.
- 2 UNESCO sites
- Debed canyon
- Copper mountains of Lori
Toyota RAV4 2022
A versatile crossover. Most often booked for the southern regions — Syunik, Vayots Dzor, Tavush. All-wheel drive and enough clearance.
- Full tank at pickup
- CASCO
- GPS