Aragatsotn Province district, Armenia

Places to visit near Kosh

Kosh is a town in Aragatsotn Province district, Armenia, home to about 2,581 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 57 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Aruchavanq (9 km), Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at Aghtsk 4th Century (10 km) and Tegher (10 km).

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Kosh, Armenia
Kosh, Aragatsotn Province district, Armenia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kosh at a glance

Location
Aragatsotn Province district, Armenia
Population
about 2,581
Coordinates
40.3001° N, 44.1611° E
Places within 50 km
141 (139 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Kosh

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kosh: 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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Churches near Kosh

81 churches within 100 km of Kosh. The closest is Surb Stepanos (1 km); the best-known is Aruchavanq (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kosh

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kosh. The closest is Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at Aghtsk 4th Century (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kosh

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kosh. The closest is Agravaqar (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Agravaqar · viewpoint · Aragatsotn Province · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Mount Aragats · viewpoint · Shirak Province · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Arayiler · viewpoint · Kotayk Province · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Melody · viewpoint · Yerevan · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Arteni · viewpoint · Aragatsotn Province · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Arzakan · viewpoint · Kotayk Province · ~50 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kosh

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kosh. The closest is Ակնա լիճ (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Ակնա լիճ · lake · Armavir Province · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Kari · lake · Aragatsotn Province · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Lake Lessing · lake · Aragatsotn Province · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Aparan Reservoir · lake · Aragatsotn Province · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Swan Lake · lake · Yerevan · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Vardaqar Reservoir · lake · Shirak Province · ~57 km · Must-see

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Museums near Kosh

11 museums within 100 km of Kosh. The closest is Metsamor Historical-archeological Museum-reserve (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kosh

10 parks within 100 km of Kosh. The closest is Lovers' Park (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Kosh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kosh
  2. 9 km Aruchavanq · church, Aragatsotn Province
  3. 19 km Tegher · church, Aragatsotn Province
  4. 4 km Surb Hovhannes · church, Aragatsotn Province
  5. 2 km Artavazik Church · church, Aragatsotn Province
  6. 4 km Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at Aghtsk 4th Century · heritage site, Aragatsotn Province
  7. 10 km Back to Kosh

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From travellers near Kosh

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How to reach Kosh

    All places near Kosh by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kosh by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5781Surb Stepanos (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4062Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at Aghtsk 4th Century (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints650Agravaqar (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs514Ակնա լիճ (22 km)
    Museums1011Metsamor Historical-archeological Museum-reserve (24 km)
    Parks1010Lovers' Park (40 km)
    Other attractions79Vardges Petrosyan (21 km)
    Waterfalls23Yerevan Cascade (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs23Blue Mosque (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Yerevan Botanical Garden (44 km)
    Buddhist sites02Kecharis Monastery (67 km)
    Caves11Hing Drrnani (2 km)

    Kosh: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kosh?

    Aruchavanq (church, about 9 km), Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at Aghtsk 4th Century (heritage site, about 10 km), Tegher (church, about 10 km), Surb Hovhannes (church, about 13 km), Artavazik Church (church, about 14 km), Amberd Fortress (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Kosh?

    Surb Stepanos, about 1 km by road; Aruchavanq (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kosh?

    Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at Aghtsk 4th Century, about 10 km by road; Amberd Fortress (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kosh?

    Agravaqar, about 19 km by road; Mount Aragats (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kosh?

    Start in Kosh, visit Aruchavanq, then Tegher, then Surb Hovhannes, then Artavazik Church, then Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at Aghtsk 4th Century, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kosh?

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

    Towns near Kosh

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