KotavankArgmaghanSevqarSaint Sargis Church of TsovinarAstghonkHen Ghazari
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Vaghashen

Vaghashen is a town in Gegharkunik Province district, Armenia of about 3,235 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Kotavank, Argmaghan and Sevqar.

40.1361° N, 45.3307° EPop. 3,235

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Within 30 km37 places
Within 50 km76
Must-see206
Notable28
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Kotavank, church near Vaghashen
Must-see

Kotavank

Church · 7 km

Argmaghan, viewpoint near Vaghashen
Must-see

Argmaghan

Viewpoint · 15 km

Must-see

Sevqar

Viewpoint · 18 km

Places near Vaghashen by type

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One day from Vaghashen

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:06 pm

84 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 Vaghashen
  2. Kotavankchurch · 30 min
  3. Argmaghanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Sevqarviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Astghonkviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Saint Sargis Church of Tsovinarchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Vaghashen
Today’s loopVaghashenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vaghashen?

Kotavank (church, about 7 km), Argmaghan (viewpoint, about 15 km), Sevqar (viewpoint, about 18 km), Saint Sargis Church of Tsovinar (church, about 19 km), Vanevan Monastery (monastery, about 20 km), Astghonk (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

76 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 2 other attractions, 7 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vaghashen?

Metskogh, about 7 km by road; Batssar (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Vaghashen?

Kotavank, about 7 km by road; Chapel Toukh Manouk (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vaghashen?

Start in Vaghashen, visit Kotavank, then Argmaghan, then Sevqar, then Astghonk, then Saint Sargis Church of Tsovinar, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.