Vayots Dzor Province district, Armenia

Places to visit near Rrind

Rrind is a town in Vayots Dzor Province district, Armenia, home to about 1,368 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 15 churches and 12 caves. The must-see places are Areni-1 Cave (5 km), Surb Astvatsatsin (5 km) and Magellan Cave (6 km).

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Rrind at a glance

Location
Vayots Dzor Province district, Armenia
Population
about 1,368
Coordinates
39.7611° N, 45.1779° E
Places within 50 km
81 (35 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 Rrind

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rrind: 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 Rrind, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Rrind

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rrind. The closest is Zovasar (4 km); the best-known is Թեժդրունք (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Թեժդրունք · viewpoint · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Shreshtasar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Aghjkanvag · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Areguni · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Qarkatar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Gnishik · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~17 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Rrind

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rrind. The closest is Areni-1 Winery (5 km); the best-known is Amaghu (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rrind

44 churches within 100 km of Rrind. The closest is Rind Hermit Chapel (5 km); the best-known is Surb Astvatsatsin (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Rrind

12 caves within 100 km of Rrind. The closest is Areni-1 Cave (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Rrind

12 museums within 100 km of Rrind. The closest is Archeologic Site Gnishikadzor (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Rrind

10 parks within 100 km of Rrind. The closest is Lyon Park (88 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Rrind

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rrind
  2. 5 km Areni-1 Cave · cave, Vayots Dzor Province
  3. 1 km Magellan Cave · cave, Vayots Dzor Province
  4. 2 km Surb Astvatsatsin · church, Vayots Dzor Province
  5. 12 km Թեժդրունք · viewpoint, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic
  6. 8 km Cave Church Rind · cave, Vayots Dzor Province
  7. 6 km Back to Rrind

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From travellers near Rrind

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How to reach Rrind

    All places near Rrind by distance

    Within 15 km of Rrind

    • Rind Hermit Chapel · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~5 km
    • Magili · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~6 km
    • Gomadrunk · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~6 km
    • Neghandzav · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~6 km
    • Heshini · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~7 km
    • Drakhtasar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~7 km
    • Ulgyur Church · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~8 km
    • Isoyi · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~8 km
    • Qızılqaya · viewpoint · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~8 km
    • Archeologic Site Gnishikadzor · museum · Vayots Dzor Province · ~8 km
    • Jermandzav · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~9 km
    • Bear's Cave · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~10 km
    • Ertij Fort · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~10 km
    • Partam · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~11 km
    • Jrovank · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~11 km
    • Tsolasar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~12 km
    • Surb Karapet · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~12 km
    • Surb Astvatsatsin · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~12 km
    • Kharanaler · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~12 km
    • Vachark · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~14 km
    • Gandzak · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~14 km
    • Arpaçay Su Anbarı · lake · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~14 km
    • Tsakqar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~15 km
    • Putavor · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~15 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Selim Caravanserai · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Hermon Church · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Horadis · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Urts · viewpoint · Ararat Province · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Vayots Sar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Berdaqar · viewpoint · ~16 km
    • Surb Astvatsatsin Church · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~16 km
    • Yelpin · viewpoint · Ararat Province · ~16 km
    • Vishapakar · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~16 km
    • History Museum · museum · Vayots Dzor Province · ~16 km
    • Sevqar · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Ditavanq · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~17 km
    • Karkopi · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~17 km
    • Gaylasar · viewpoint · Ararat Province · ~17 km
    • Shrran · waterfall · Vayots Dzor Province · ~17 km
    • Karmir · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~18 km
    • Jrandzav · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~18 km
    • Tapalots · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~18 km
    • Hasrat’i Ayr · cave · Ararat Province · ~18 km
    • Church (Gandzak Village) · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~19 km
    • Chapel (Gandzak Village) · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~19 km
    • Karmirsar · viewpoint · Ararat Province · ~19 km
    • Church of Saint Mary (Vardashat) · church · Ararat Province · ~19 km
    • Shativank · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~19 km
    • Astghonk · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Qaraglukh · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~20 km
    • Argmaghan · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Tsaghkavet · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Garabaghlar Mausoleum · fort · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Gndevank · attraction · Vayots Dzor Province · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Kotuts · viewpoint · Ararat Province · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Kanachkogh · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Karmirglukh · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Kukudagh · viewpoint · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Ughtasar · viewpoint · Ararat Province · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Vardenis · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Gegasar (Little Spitakasar) · viewpoint · Ararat Province · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Kotavank · church · Gegharkunik Province · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Kakavaberd (Kaqavaberd) · fort · Ararat Province · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Qaragagat · viewpoint · Ararat Province · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Alsar · viewpoint · Ararat Province · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Amulsar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Gabur · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Great Spitakasar · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Bardenut · viewpoint · Ararat Province · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Vishapasar · viewpoint · Ararat Province · ~62 km · Must-see
    • St. Stepanos (Aghjots Vank) · church · Ararat Province · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Saint Sargis Church of Tsovinar · church · Gegharkunik Province · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Vanevan Monastery · church · Gegharkunik Province · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Boyuk Alagol · lake · Kalbajar District · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Nazeli · viewpoint · Kotayk Province · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Artashat · fort · Ararat Province · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Havuts Tar · attraction · Ararat Province · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Grasar · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Artaxata (Artashat) · attraction · Van · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Paytasar · viewpoint · Kotayk Province · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Garni Pagan Temple;Garni Temple · fort · Kotayk Province · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Red Ridge · viewpoint · Kotayk Province · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Mashtots Hayrapet Church of Garni · church · Kotayk Province · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Makenyants Monastery · church · Gegharkunik Province · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Azhdahak · viewpoint · Kotayk Province · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Spandaryan Reservoir · lake · Syunik Province · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Yeranos · viewpoint · Ararat Province · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Dimatsler · viewpoint · Kotayk Province · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Dvin · fort · Ararat Province · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Eritsasar · viewpoint · Kotayk Province · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Western Aghusar · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Eastern Aghusar · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Batabat · lake · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~73 km · Must-see
    • St. Gregory Church · church · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Gekhmagan · viewpoint · Kotayk Province · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Akna · lake · Gegharkunik Province · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Aknasar · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~78 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rrind by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3877Zovasar (4 km)
    Forts & heritage951Areni-1 Winery (5 km)
    Churches1544Rind Hermit Chapel (5 km)
    Caves1212Areni-1 Cave (5 km)
    Museums212Archeologic Site Gnishikadzor (8 km)
    Other attractions210Noravanq (12 km)
    Parks010Lyon Park (88 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29Yeghegnalich (3 km)
    Waterfalls14Shrran (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Juma Mosque of Nakhchivan (81 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Yerevan Zoo (90 km)
    Buddhist sites01Hayravank (94 km)

    Rrind: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rrind?

    Areni-1 Cave (cave, about 5 km), Surb Astvatsatsin (church, about 5 km), Magellan Cave (cave, about 6 km), Cave Church Rind (cave, about 6 km), Թեժդրունք (viewpoint, about 8 km), Shreshtasar (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 12 caves, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rrind?

    Zovasar, about 4 km by road; Gomadrunk (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rrind?

    Areni-1 Winery, about 5 km by road; Ertij Fort (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rrind?

    Rind Hermit Chapel, about 5 km by road; Surb Astvatsatsin (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rrind?

    Start in Rrind, visit Areni-1 Cave, then Magellan Cave, then Surb Astvatsatsin, then Թեժդրունք, then Cave Church Rind, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rrind?

    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 Rrind

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