A trip to Dilijan can bring together forest monasteries, walks to a lake, mountain views, and waterfalls. If you enjoy nature and historic places, these destinations make a good starting point for planning your stay.

Goshavank and Lake Gosh are particularly close to Black Inn Dilijan. For a more adventurous day, you can arrange an off-road vehicle tour to Lake Gosh or a tour to Mount Dimats with us in advance.

Goshavank: start with a nearby discovery

Goshavank Monastery in the village of Gosh is a good place to combine history and scenery. Explore the monastery complex, look closely at the khachkars and carved stone details, and enjoy the surrounding mountain views.

When staying at Black Inn, you can fit a visit to Goshavank into even a short break. After exploring the monastery, take a walk nearby and continue your day outdoors.

The churches of Goshavank with conical domes beneath a rocky slope, among autumn trees The Goshavank complex in summer against green wooded hills

Lake Gosh: a forest walk or an off-road adventure

After Goshavank, Lake Gosh can be your next stop. Hidden among the trees, it is a lovely destination for walking, taking photographs, and enjoying a quiet moment in nature.

Both Goshavank and Lake Gosh are nearby destinations from Black Inn, so you can plan to visit them on the same day.

If you enjoy adventurous experiences, we also organise off-road vehicle tours to Lake Gosh. The forest journey becomes part of the experience itself. Discuss the details with us in advance when planning your stay.

Mount Dimats: a day of mountain views

If you want to move from forest paths to open mountain scenery, consider Mount Dimats. Its dramatic cliffs and views of the surrounding mountains offer another perspective on the Dilijan area.

At Black Inn, we organise tours to Mount Dimats by prior arrangement. Contact us to discuss the route and a programme suited to your group. It is a chance to add a day of scenery and adventure to your stay.

Cliffs of Mount Dimats above green slopes, with clouds drifting below the ridge Sheer limestone cliffs and green alpine meadows on Mount Dimats

Hidden Waterfall: another forest discovery

Hidden Waterfall near Haghartsin is another destination for those who enjoy forest walks. The trail gives you time to appreciate the woodland as well as the waterfall.

You can discuss a visit when planning your tour. The route depends on the weather and the group's abilities. If you would like to combine the waterfall with Mount Dimats, ask about that option in advance.

Other places worth visiting around Dilijan

If you are staying for several days, consider adding:

  • Haghartsin Monastery: a monastery complex surrounded by wooded mountains, bringing together Armenian architecture and nature.
  • Lake Parz: a place for a walk and time by the water in a forest setting.
  • Matosavank and Jukhtak monasteries: good options for combining a forest walk with a historic destination.

Choose one or two destinations per day so you have time to enjoy the journey, views, and stops along the way. Wear suitable walking shoes and check route conditions before setting out.

Return to Black Inn after exploring

After a walk or mountain tour, return to Black Inn for a swim in the heated pool, time in the sauna, and an evening by the fireplace. Pool and sauna use are included in the house rental.