Vayots Dzor Province district, Armenia

Places to visit near Jermuk

Jermuk is a town in Vayots Dzor Province district, Armenia, home to about 4,582 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 churches, 23 caves and 18 waterfalls. The must-see places are Karmirglukh (4 km), Kanachkogh (7 km) and Gndevank (13 km).

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Jermuk, Armenia
Jermuk, Vayots Dzor Province district, Armenia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jermuk at a glance

Location
Vayots Dzor Province district, Armenia
Population
about 4,582
Coordinates
39.8417° N, 45.6695° E
Places within 50 km
162 (29 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Jermuk

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jermuk: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Jermuk, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Jermuk

109 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jermuk. The closest is Karmirglukh (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Karmirglukh · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Kanachkogh · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Amulsar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Vayots Sar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Vardenis · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Archisar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~8 km

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Churches near Jermuk

33 churches within 100 km of Jermuk. The closest is Saint Gayane Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Jermuk

26 caves within 100 km of Jermuk. The closest is Sedraki (20 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Sedraki · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~20 km
  • Oske · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~21 km
  • Kosh · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~22 km
  • Getiki · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~23 km
  • Masur · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~24 km
  • Veri · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~24 km

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Waterfalls near Jermuk

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Jermuk. The closest is Way Down to the Waterfall (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Jermuk

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jermuk. The closest is Akhta (29 km); the best-known is Proshaberd (32 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Proshaberd · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Smbataberd Fortress · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Horadis · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Akhta · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~29 km
  • Amaghu · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Zorats Karer · fort · Syunik Province · ~56 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jermuk

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jermuk. The closest is Kechut Reservoir (6 km); the best-known is Boyuk Alagol (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Jermuk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jermuk
  2. 1 km Way Down to the Waterfall · waterfall, Vayots Dzor Province
  3. 17 km Amulsar · viewpoint, Vayots Dzor Province
  4. 26 km Vayots Sar · viewpoint, Vayots Dzor Province
  5. 13 km Kanachkogh · viewpoint, Vayots Dzor Province
  6. 5 km Karmirglukh · viewpoint, Vayots Dzor Province
  7. 4 km Back to Jermuk

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From travellers near Jermuk

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How to reach Jermuk

    All places near Jermuk by distance

    Within 15 km of Jermuk

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Spitakavor · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Զորաց տաճար (Սբ. Ստեփանոս) · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Astghonk · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Smbataberd Fortress · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Surp Sion Monastery · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~16 km
    • Pahakasar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~16 km
    • Semasar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~16 km
    • Alagollar · viewpoint · Lachin District · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Makenyants Monastery · church · Gegharkunik Province · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Mets Kharakhach · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~20 km
    • Sedraki · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~20 km
    • Kukudagh · viewpoint · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Sokhut · waterfall · Vayots Dzor Province · ~21 km
    • Oske · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~21 km
    • Kichik Alagol · lake · Kalbajar District · ~21 km
    • Vorotan Pass · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~22 km
    • Kosh · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~22 km
    • Հերհերի ջրամբար · lake · Vayots Dzor Province · ~22 km
    • Goghtanik · waterfall · Vayots Dzor Province · ~22 km
    • Getiki · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~23 km
    • Horadis · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Batabat · lake · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Masur · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~24 km
    • Mt.Sarimsagli · viewpoint · Kalbajar District · ~24 km
    • Ashora · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~24 km
    • Veri · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~24 km
    • Kaptasar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~24 km
    • P’et’ak · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~24 km
    • Saint Sargis Church of Tsovinar · church · Gegharkunik Province · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Vanevan Monastery · church · Gegharkunik Province · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Darb · waterfall · Vayots Dzor Province · ~25 km
    • Mut’ K’arayr · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~25 km
    • Mayradurk · lake · Vayots Dzor Province · ~25 km
    • Sevqar · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Arates Waterfall · waterfall · Vayots Dzor Province · ~26 km
    • Ishkhanayr · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~26 km
    • Arates Monastery · Buddhist site · Vayots Dzor Province · ~26 km
    • Ch’rrch’yrr · waterfall · Syunik Province · ~26 km
    • Areguni · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Ughtasar · viewpoint · ~47 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Harsnasar · viewpoint · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Noravanq · attraction · Vayots Dzor Province · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Magellan Cave · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Areni-1 Cave · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Shaki Waterfall · waterfall · Syunik Province · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Qarkatar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Amaghu · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Gnishik · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Surb Astvatsatsin · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Cave Church Rind · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Aghjkanvag · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Mknasar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Zorats Karer · fort · Syunik Province · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Shreshtasar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Argmaghan · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Kotavank · church · Gegharkunik Province · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Թեժդրունք · viewpoint · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Camal · viewpoint · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Böyük İşıqlı · viewpoint · Lachin District · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Tanahat Monstery · church · Syunik Province · ~65 km · Must-see
    • St. Gregory Church · church · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Paruyr Sevak's Museum · fort · Ararat Province · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Gömürdağ · viewpoint · Kalbajar District · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Vorotnaberd · fort · Syunik Province · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Great Hinaldagh · viewpoint · Dashkasan District · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Handaberd Fortress · fort · Kalbajar District · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Tsaghkavet · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Garabaghlar Mausoleum · fort · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Ernjak · viewpoint · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Kusanats Anapat · attraction · Kalbajar District · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Grate Qarablur · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Qarajayr · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Tsitskar · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Gegasar (Little Spitakasar) · viewpoint · Ararat Province · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Urts · viewpoint · Ararat Province · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Ughtasar · viewpoint · Ararat Province · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Great Spitakasar · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Geghaqar · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Lake Sevan · lake · Gegharkunik Province · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Grasar · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~86 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jermuk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints65109Karmirglukh (4 km)
    Churches2333Saint Gayane Church (4 km)
    Caves2326Sedraki (20 km)
    Waterfalls1819Way Down to the Waterfall (1 km)
    Forts & heritage718Akhta (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1113Kechut Reservoir (6 km)
    Other attractions47Israel Ori Statue (1 km)
    Buddhist sites56Arates Monastery (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Yeghegnadzor Sanctuary (34 km)
    Museums12History Museum (38 km)
    Treks11Janapar - Section 15 - Tsar to Vardenis (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Juma Mosque of Nakhchivan (93 km)

    Jermuk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jermuk?

    Karmirglukh (viewpoint, about 4 km), Kanachkogh (viewpoint, about 7 km), Gndevank (attraction, about 13 km), Amulsar (viewpoint, about 17 km), Vayots Sar (viewpoint, about 19 km), Way Down to the Waterfall (waterfall, about 1 km).

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

    162 places on Spotwander: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 churches, 23 caves, 18 waterfalls, 7 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jermuk?

    Karmirglukh, about 4 km by road; Kanachkogh (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Jermuk?

    Saint Gayane Church, about 4 km by road; Saint Gayane Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Jermuk?

    Sedraki, about 20 km by road; Oske (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jermuk?

    Start in Jermuk, visit Way Down to the Waterfall, then Amulsar, then Vayots Sar, then Kanachkogh, then Karmirglukh, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jermuk?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Jermuk

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Jermuk’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Jermuk on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.