Kalavan
ArmeniaAM
Place in Gegharkunik, Armenia
Kalavan is a village in the Chambarak Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. The village is 1,600 meters above sea level, having cemeteries and stone-century outdoor stations in its surroundings. The village was populated by Azerbaijanis before the exodus of Azerbaijanis from Armenia after the outbreak of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. In 1988-1989 Armenian refugees from Azerbaijan settled in the village. Many well-known foreign and Armenian specialists have bought houses and initiated economic activities in Kalavan. This village has been described as an example of successful community development.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 117
- Coordinates
- 40.649, 45.109
- Timezone
- Asia/Yerevan
- Elevation
- 1600 m
Overview of Kalavan
Kalavan is a tiny locality in Armenia. The headcount is close to 117. It sits at about 1,600 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect adventure, sports and nature to fill most of your time. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Kalavan
Adventure in Kalavan
(3)On the adventure side, Kalavan offers Adventure Parks, Climbing and Off Road Trails. All of it is drawn from Kalavan's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Kalavan
(3)For sports, expect Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Kalavan's own activity tags.
Nature in Kalavan
(1)Looking for nature? Kalavan has National Parks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Kalavan's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Kalavan
(1)Kalavan's water sports entries include Windsurfing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Kalavan. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Kalavan
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Armenia first, then drive or cycle into Kalavan. The local time zone is Asia/Yerevan.
Similar destinations
Places near Kalavan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kalavan known for?
- Kalavan is mainly a destination for adventure, sports and nature, set in Armenia with around 117 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Kalavan?
- You can plan around Adventure Parks, Climbing, Off Road Trails, Hiking and Hiking Trails in Kalavan. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Kalavan?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Kalavan located?
- Administratively, Kalavan sits in Armenia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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