Place to visit
Ishkhanats, Armenia: what it is and when to go
Ishkhanats is a summit (Իշխանաց) in Armenia (Ijevan), at 2,337 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- Իշխանաց
- Where
- Armenia
- Elevation
- 2,337 m
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- EVN Yerevan, 91 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 40.73488, 45.1506
What it is and where
Ishkhanats is a summit (Իշխանաց) in Armenia (Ijevan), at 2,337 m above sea level. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Armenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Ijevan, where this site lists 64 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 40.73488, 45.1506; the nearest main airport is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN, Yerevan), 91 km as the crow flies. How to get around Armenia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains 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 Ishkhanats is September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,337 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:23
- FebBetter not10:26
- MarBetter not11:41
- AprBetter not13:06
- MayBetter not14:16
- JunPossible14:54
- JulPossible14:39
- AugPossible13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctPossible10:53
- NovBetter not9:41
- DecBetter not9:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | September | June to August and October |
| Mountains | September | June to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Ishkhanats has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- MakaghaqaghSummit2.0 km
- Aghavnavank MonasteryMonastery in Armenia3.1 km
- MihrMountain in America4.5 km
- MiaporMountain in Armenia9.2 km
- MantashaberdCultural heritage monument of Armenia9.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Armenia guide.
More in Armenia: Nature
- Mount Aragats: mountain in the Lesser Caucasus
- Dilijan National Park: national park in Armenia
- Mount Kaputjugh: mountain in Azerbaijan
- Khosrov Forest State Reserve: nature reserve in Armenia
- Areni-1 cave: Neolithic site in Armenia
- Azhdahak: volcano in Armenia
Every Armenia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ishkhanats?
It is a summit (Իշխանաց in the local language) in Armenia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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 Ishkhanats?
September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,337 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.
How do you get to Ishkhanats?
The nearest main airport is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), 91 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 Makaghaqagh, Aghavnavank Monastery, Mihr. The rest is in the Armenia guide.
Keep reading
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