KotavankArgmaghanGrasarGreat SpitakasarGegasar (Little Spitakasar)Ch’aloyi Chrag
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Vardadzor

Vardadzor is a town in Gegharkunik Province district, Armenia of about 2,095 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Kotavank, Argmaghan and Grasar.

40.1870° N, 45.1921° EPop. 2,095

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km64
Must-see238
Notable13
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Kotavank, church near Vardadzor
Must-see

Kotavank

Church · 10 km

Argmaghan, viewpoint near Vardadzor
Must-see

Argmaghan

Viewpoint · 16 km

Grasar, viewpoint near Vardadzor
Must-see

Grasar

Viewpoint · 18 km

Places near Vardadzor by type

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One day from Vardadzor

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:27 pm

78 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 Vardadzor
  2. Kotavankchurch · 30 min
  3. Argmaghanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Gegasar (Little Spitakasar)viewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Great Spitakasarviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Grasarviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Vardadzor
Today’s loopVardadzorStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vardadzor?

Kotavank (church, about 10 km), Argmaghan (viewpoint, about 16 km), Grasar (viewpoint, about 18 km), Great Spitakasar (viewpoint, about 18 km), Gegasar (Little Spitakasar) (viewpoint, about 23 km), Ch’aloyi Chrag (cave, about 3 km).

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

64 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 2 other attractions, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vardadzor?

Pahablur, about 10 km by road; Demer (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Vardadzor?

Masruts Anapat, about 3 km by road; Tsaghkevank Ruins (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vardadzor?

Start in Vardadzor, visit Kotavank, then Argmaghan, then Gegasar (Little Spitakasar), then Great Spitakasar, then Grasar, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.