Tovuz District district, Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Çatax

Çatax is a town in Tovuz District district, Azerbaijan, home to about 3,189 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 17 caves and 8 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Tavush Castle (27 km), Tavush Reservoir (29 km) and The Monument of Koroghlu (31 km).

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Çatax at a glance

Location
Tovuz District district, Azerbaijan
Population
about 3,189
Coordinates
40.7262° N, 45.5592° E
Places within 50 km
85 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Çatax

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Çatax

71 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Çatax. The closest is Vardanikar (17 km); the best-known is Քաշաթաղ (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Քաշաթաղ · viewpoint · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Miapor · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Kenatssar · viewpoint · Tavush Province · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Qızılqaya · viewpoint · Gedebey District · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Shikasar · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Vardanikar · viewpoint · ~17 km

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Churches near Çatax

48 churches within 100 km of Çatax. The closest is Saint Hripsime Church, Aygedzor (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Çatax

33 caves within 100 km of Çatax. The closest is Gosha Gold Mine (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Çatax

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Çatax. The closest is Tavush Castle (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Çatax

14 buddhist sites within 100 km of Çatax. The closest is Khoranashat Monastery (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Çatax

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Çatax. The closest is Sharach (30 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Çatax

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 128 km on the road.

  1. Start in Çatax
  2. 7 km Gosha Gold Mine · cave, Tovuz District
  3. 23 km Tavush Reservoir · reservoir, Tavush Province
  4. 5 km Tavush Castle · heritage site, Tavush Province
  5. 27 km Miapor · viewpoint, Gegharkunik Province
  6. 34 km Քաշաթաղ · viewpoint
  7. 32 km Back to Çatax

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How to reach Çatax

    All places near Çatax by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Çatax by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3071Vardanikar (17 km)
    Churches1248Saint Hripsime Church, Aygedzor (15 km)
    Caves1733Gosha Gold Mine (7 km)
    Forts & heritage827Tavush Castle (27 km)
    Buddhist sites614Khoranashat Monastery (19 km)
    Waterfalls314Sharach (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs212Tavush Reservoir (29 km)
    Other attractions37The Monument of Koroghlu (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs14Shah Abbas Mosque (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Ijevan Arboretum (49 km)
    Museums12Gədəbəy Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi (34 km)
    Parks01Yell Extreme Park (57 km)
    Treks11Gandzakar - Hovk (50 km)

    Çatax: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Çatax?

    Tavush Castle (heritage site, about 27 km), Gosha Gold Mine (cave, about 7 km), Tavush Reservoir (reservoir, about 29 km), The Monument of Koroghlu (monument, about 31 km), Քաշաթաղ (viewpoint, about 32 km), Miapor (viewpoint, about 32 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Çatax?

    85 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 17 caves, 8 forts & heritage, 6 buddhist sites.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Çatax?

    Vardanikar, about 17 km by road; Şəkərbəy yüksəkliyi (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Çatax?

    Saint Hripsime Church, Aygedzor, about 15 km by road; Surb Astvatsatsin Church (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Çatax?

    Gosha Gold Mine, about 7 km by road; Bittibulag Copper-arsenic Deposit (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Çatax?

    Start in Çatax, visit Gosha Gold Mine, then Tavush Reservoir, then Tavush Castle, then Miapor, then Քաշաթաղ, and drive back — about 128 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Çatax?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Çatax

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