Place to visit
Handu qalası, Azerbaijan: what it is and when to go
Handu qalası is a castle in Azerbaijan (Stepanakert). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11. 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
- Castle · History
- Where
- Azerbaijan
- Best time
- April to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- GNJ Ganja, 93 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 39.9453, 46.66668
What it is and where
Handu qalası is a castle in Azerbaijan (Stepanakert).
It is in Stepanakert, where this site lists 41 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 39.9453, 46.66668; the nearest main airport is Ganja International Airport (GNJ, Ganja), 93 km as the crow flies. How to get around Azerbaijan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Azerbaijan. 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 Handu qalası is April to May and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:28
- FebBetter not10:29
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:04
- MayBest time14:12
- JunPossible14:49
- JulPossible14:34
- AugPossible13:35
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:45
- DecBetter not9:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11. 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 Azerbaijan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Azerbaijan
To enter Azerbaijan there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Having visited Nagorno-Karabakh bars entry”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Azerbaijan checklist. Currency: Azerbaijani manat (AZN); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 102 police · 103 ambulance · 101 fire brigade.
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
- KachaghakaberdFortress in the Khojaly District of Azerbaijan5.3 km
- Xaxaper dağıSummit9.3 km
- Qarabağ Şərabçılıq TrestiWinery12 km
- Sazbaday dağıSummit14 km
- DəlikdaşMountain in Azerbaijan14 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Azerbaijan guide.
More in Azerbaijan: History
- Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve: Protected site in Azerbaijan
- Palace of the Shirvanshahs: palace in Azerbaijan
- Maiden Tower: 12th-century monument in the Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan
- We Are Our Mountains: sculpture in Stepanakert
- Palace of Shaki Khans: Palace in Azerbaijan
- David Gareji monastery complex: Monastery in Georgia
Every Azerbaijan place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Handu qalası?
It is a castle in Azerbaijan.
When is the best time to visit Handu qalası?
April to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11.
How do you get to Handu qalası?
The nearest main airport is Ganja International Airport (GNJ), 93 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Azerbaijan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Azerbaijan 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 Kachaghakaberd, Xaxaper dağı, Qarabağ Şərabçılıq Tresti. The rest is in the Azerbaijan guide.
Keep reading
- Stepanakert41 places to see in and around Stepanakert, Azerbaijan: We Are Our Mountains, Azykh Cave, Ghazanchetsots Cathedral. Best time: April to May and September to October.
- History63 places for history in Azerbaijan, from Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to May and September to October.
- AzerbaijanBefore travelling to Azerbaijan: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need an electronic visa (ASAN Viza), applied for on the official portal evisa.go…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Handu qalası on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.