Syunik Province district, Armenia

Places to visit near Tegh

Tegh is a town in Syunik Province district, Armenia, home to about 2,120 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit — 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 27 churches and 24 caves. The must-see places are Gurjulu Mausoleum (19 km), St. Stepanos (25 km) and Grate Qarablur (30 km).

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Tegh, Armenia
Tegh, Syunik Province district, Armenia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tegh at a glance

Location
Syunik Province district, Armenia
Population
about 2,120
Coordinates
39.5583° N, 46.4805° E
Places within 50 km
187 (38 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 Tegh

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tegh: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tegh

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tegh. The closest is Khentasar (14 km); the best-known is Grate Qarablur (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Grate Qarablur · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Little Kirs · viewpoint · Shusha District · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Great Kirs · viewpoint · Shusha District · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Navik · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Böyük İşıqlı · viewpoint · Lachin District · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Tsitskar · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~34 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Tegh

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tegh. The closest is Melik Ajdar Mausoleum (7 km); the best-known is Gurjulu Mausoleum (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tegh

39 churches within 100 km of Tegh. The closest is St. Gevorg Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Tegh

29 caves within 100 km of Tegh. The closest is Ayrk’ (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Tegh

19 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tegh. The closest is Taza Mahalla Mosque (40 km); the best-known is Mamay Mosque (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Tegh

17 museums within 100 km of Tegh. The closest is House Museum of Axel Bakunts (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tegh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tegh
  2. 1 km St. Gevorg Church · church, Syunik Province
  3. 25 km St. Stepanos · church, Syunik Province
  4. 15 km Gurjulu Mausoleum · tomb, Qubadli District
  5. 14 km Melik Ajdar Mausoleum · tomb, Tegh community
  6. 8 km Ayrk’ · cave, Syunik Province
  7. 6 km Back to Tegh

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How to reach Tegh

    All places near Tegh by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tegh by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4477Khentasar (14 km)
    Forts & heritage2746Melik Ajdar Mausoleum (7 km)
    Churches2739St. Gevorg Church (1 km)
    Caves2429Ayrk’ (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1619Taza Mahalla Mosque (40 km)
    Museums1317House Museum of Axel Bakunts (16 km)
    Treks812Goris – Karahunj (17 km)
    Waterfalls610Shrran (25 km)
    Other attractions69Wings of Tatev (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Cinligöl (21 km)
    Buddhist sites78Aghoghlan Monastery (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Shusha State Historical and Architectural Reserve (38 km)
    Parks33Central Khan Garden (41 km)

    Tegh: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tegh?

    Gurjulu Mausoleum (tomb, about 19 km), St. Gevorg Church (church, about 1 km), St. Stepanos (church, about 25 km), Ayrk’ (cave, about 6 km), Melik Ajdar Mausoleum (tomb, about 7 km), Hin (old) Karashen (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    187 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 24 caves, 16 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tegh?

    Khentasar, about 14 km by road; Mets Qaraglukh (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tegh?

    Melik Ajdar Mausoleum, about 7 km by road; Hin (old) Karashen (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tegh?

    St. Gevorg Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Hripsime Church (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tegh?

    Start in Tegh, visit St. Gevorg Church, then St. Stepanos, then Gurjulu Mausoleum, then Melik Ajdar Mausoleum, then Ayrk’, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tegh?

    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 Tegh

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