Places to visit near

Akht’ala

Akht’ala is a town in Lori Province district, Armenia of about 1,989 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit: 21 churches, 16 forts & heritage and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Akhtala Monastery, Kayan Fortress and Khorakert Monastery.

41.1684° N, 44.7581° EPop. 1,989

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km68
Must-see183
Notable36
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Akht’ala

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:09 pm

106 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Akht’ala
  2. Mshkavank Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  3. Kayan Fortressheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Odzun Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Khuchap Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  6. Khorakert Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  7. Back in Akht’ala
Today’s loopAkht’alaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Akht’ala?

Akhtala Monastery (monastery, about 3 km), Kayan Fortress (heritage site, about 12 km), Khorakert Monastery (monastery, about 18 km), Khuchap Monastery (monastery, about 21 km), Odzun Church (church, about 22 km), Mshkavank Monastery (monastery, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Akht’ala?

68 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest church to Akht’ala?

Zoravank, about 12 km by road; Chapel of St. Sarkis (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Akht’ala?

ნასოფლარი, about 9 km by road; Polux Poluxov (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Akht’ala?

Start in Akht’ala, visit Mshkavank Monastery, then Kayan Fortress, then Odzun Church, then Khuchap Monastery, then Khorakert Monastery, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.