Nor Varagavank MonasteryTavush ReservoirShkhmuradi MonasteryTavush CastleSurp Bogos Bedros ChurchMakaravank
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Parravak’ar

Parravak’ar is a town in Tavush Province district, Armenia of about 1,637 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit: 21 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Nor Varagavank Monastery, Tavush Reservoir and Shkhmuradi Monastery.

40.9825° N, 45.3670° EPop. 1,637

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Within 30 km41 places
Within 50 km85
Must-see78
Notable63
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Nor Varagavank Monastery, monastery near Parravak’ar
Must-see

Nor Varagavank Monastery

Monastery · 5 km

Tavush Reservoir, reservoir near Parravak’ar
Must-see

Tavush Reservoir

Reservoir · 12 km

Shkhmuradi Monastery, monastery near Parravak’ar
Must-see

Shkhmuradi Monastery

Monastery · 12 km

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One day from Parravak’ar

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:38 pm

75 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 Parravak’ar
  2. Tavush Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  3. Tavush Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Shkhmuradi Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  5. Surp Bogos Bedros Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Nor Varagavank Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  7. Back in Parravak’ar
Today’s loopParravak’arStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Parravak’ar?

Nor Varagavank Monastery (monastery, about 5 km), Tavush Reservoir (reservoir, about 12 km), Shkhmuradi Monastery (monastery, about 12 km), Tavush Castle (heritage site, about 15 km), Surp Bogos Bedros Church (church, about 23 km), Makaravank (attraction, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Parravak’ar?

85 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 15 caves, 5 buddhist sites.

Which is the nearest church to Parravak’ar?

Nor Varagavank Monastery, about 5 km by road; Հոնուտա վանք (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Parravak’ar?

Arsar, about 18 km by road; Aytajayr (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Parravak’ar?

Start in Parravak’ar, visit Tavush Reservoir, then Tavush Castle, then Shkhmuradi Monastery, then Surp Bogos Bedros Church, then Nor Varagavank Monastery, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.