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Caves of Geghasar, Armenia: what it is and when to go
Caves of Geghasar is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Գեղասարի Քարանձավներ) (Vanadzor). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Armenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cultural heritage monument of Armenia · History
- Local name
- Գեղասարի Քարանձավներ
- Where
- Armenia
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- LWN Gyumri, 31 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 40.85702, 44.1925
What it is and where
Caves of Geghasar is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Գեղասարի Քարանձավներ) (Vanadzor). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Armenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Vanadzor, where this site lists 46 more places to see, 25 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 40.85702, 44.1925; the nearest main airport is Shirak International Airport (LWN, Gyumri), 31 km as the crow flies. How to get around Armenia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Armenia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Caves of Geghasar is April to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:23
- FebBetter not10:26
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:17
- JunBest time14:55
- JulPossible14:39
- AugPossible13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:40
- DecBetter not9:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Armenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Armenia
To enter Armenia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “The borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey are closed”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Armenia checklist. Currency: Armenian dram (AMD); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 911 · 112 · 102 police · 103 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- MetsmatNature · Mountains4.9 km
- Saint Astvatsatsin Church of ArevasoghiCultural heritage monument of Armenia6.8 km
- St. Harutyun ChurchCultural heritage monument of Armenia7.1 km
- St. Hovhannes chapel, HartagyughCultural heritage monument of Armenia11 km
- Mets TsmakMountain in Armenia11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Armenia guide.
More in Armenia: History
- Ani: ruined medieval Armenian city in Kars, Turkey, and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Geghard: cultural heritage monument of Armenia
- Etchmiadzin Cathedral: cultural heritage monument of Armenia
- Garni Temple: sacred architecture
- Erebuni Fortress: Fortress
- Sanahin Monastery: cultural heritage monument of Armenia
Every Armenia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Caves of Geghasar?
It is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Գեղասարի Քարանձավներ in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Armenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Caves of Geghasar?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05.
How do you get to Caves of Geghasar?
The nearest main airport is Shirak International Airport (LWN), 31 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Armenia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Armenia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Metsmat, Saint Astvatsatsin Church of Arevasoghi, St. Harutyun Church. The rest is in the Armenia guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Caves of Geghasar on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.