Achqasar, Mountain summit in Shirak Province, Armenia

Achqasar is a mountain summit in the Javakheti range of the Lesser Caucasus, reaching approximately 3200 meters in elevation. It stands within Shirak Province and occupies terrain marked by alpine meadows and exposed rocky slopes.

Achkasar is the highest point of the Javakheti range, listed at 3,197 m in Armenian sources and 3,196 m in Russian ones; it lies on the border of Lori and Shirak Provinces, close to Georgia. The sources give no account of its formation, so its geological history is not documented here.

The name Achkasar means "white peak" in Armenian, from achk (white) and sar (mountain). The mountain lies on the border of Lori and Shirak provinces, near the Georgian border, and is the highest point of the Javakheti range. It is not within Lake Arpi National Park.

The climb starts from Paghaghbyur village along a demanding trail spanning about 21 kilometers through alpine meadows to reach the summit. Bring sturdy hiking boots and weather-resistant gear, as conditions at the top are windy and cold.

The summit marks the meeting point of Lori and Shirak provinces, close to the Georgian border. Russian sources also call it Akchala and give its height as 3,196 m, while English sources cite 3,197 m. It is the highest point of the Javakheti range in the Lesser Caucasus.