Place to visit
Ynkzarat, Armenia: what it is and when to go
Ynkzarat is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Ընկզարաթ) (Yeghegnadzor). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13. 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, Temples
- Local name
- Ընկզարաթ
- Where
- Armenia
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- EVN Yerevan, 92 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 39.61876, 45.22081
What it is and where
Ynkzarat is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Ընկզարաթ) (Yeghegnadzor).
It is in Yeghegnadzor, where this site lists 78 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 39.61876, 45.22081; the nearest main airport is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN, Yerevan), 92 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 and Temples 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 Ynkzarat is April to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:30
- FebBetter not10:30
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:11
- JunBest time14:47
- JulPossible14:32
- AugPossible13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:46
- DecBetter not9:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| History | April to June and September to October | March, July to August and November |
| Temples | April to June and September to October | March, July to August and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Ynkzarat 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
- Karkop MonasteryCultural heritage monument of Armenia2.8 km
- GnishikMountain in Armenia3.6 km
- BerdaqarMountain in Azerbaijan4.5 km
- HarsnasarMountain in Azerbaijan5.1 km
- AmaghuHistory7.3 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 Ynkzarat?
It is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Ընկզարաթ in the local language).
When is the best time to visit Ynkzarat?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13.
How do you get to Ynkzarat?
The nearest main airport is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), 92 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 Karkop Monastery, Gnishik, Berdaqar. The rest is in the Armenia guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Ynkzarat on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.