Ashtarak
ArmeniaAM
Town in Armenia
Ashtarak is a town in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia, located on the left bank of Kasagh River along the gorge, 20 km northwest of the capital Yerevan. It is the administrative centre of the province and an important crossroad of routes for the Yerevan–Gyumri–Vanadzor triangle.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 21,600
- Coordinates
- 40.299, 44.362
- Timezone
- Asia/Yerevan
- Elevation
- 1110 m
Overview of Ashtarak
Travellers heading to Armenia will find Ashtarak, a compact town. About 21,600 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are culture, nightlife and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,110 metres.
Things to do in Ashtarak
Culture in Ashtarak
(9)Under culture, Ashtarak is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Cathedrals, Churches and Historical Sites. The full list runs to 9 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Ashtarak.
Nightlife in Ashtarak
(7)Our data lists Bars, Clubs, Disco, Music and Nightlife as nightlife options here. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Ashtarak.
Sports in Ashtarak
(6)On the sports side, Ashtarak offers Biking, Golf, Horse Trails, Hunting and Skateboard. All of it is drawn from Ashtarak's recorded activities. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Ashtarak
(4)The nature shortlist for Ashtarak: Caves, Countryside, Desert and Islands. All of it is drawn from Ashtarak's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Ashtarak
(4)Our data lists Diving, Paddle, Swimming and Water Sports as water sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Ashtarak.
Adventure in Ashtarak
(3)Adventure in Ashtarak covers Boat Rides, Climbing and Parachute. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Ashtarak.
Shopping in Ashtarak
(2)Under shopping, Ashtarak is tagged with Food and Shopping. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Ashtarak.
Wellness in Ashtarak
(2)Ashtarak's wellness entries include Spa and Turkish Baths. Everything listed here comes from what Ashtarak is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Ashtarak
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Ashtarak is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Armenia and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Asia/Yerevan.
Similar destinations
Places near Ashtarak that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ashtarak known for?
- Ashtarak, in Armenia, is best known for culture, nightlife and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 21,600 residents.
- What can you do in Ashtarak?
- Recorded activities in Ashtarak include Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Cathedrals, Churches and Historical Sites. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Ashtarak?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Ashtarak located?
- Ashtarak is located in Armenia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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