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Voykit pocket guide · Armenia
Ashnak
Spend a half‑day (4–6 h) in Ashnak to see the historic churches, Kevork Chavush museum and have a meal at Noosh Guesthouse.
Ashnak is a small historic village in Central Armenia, known for its 5th‑century chapel, 10th‑century Saint Karapet church, Kevork Chavush house‑museum and the Noosh guesthouse serving local cuisine. A few hours are enough to explore the sights and enjoy a traditional meal.
- Country
- Armenia
- Best months
- May–Oct (check)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited opening hours) (check)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- AMD
- Money
- Armenian dram (AMD, ֏): cards are widely taken in Yerevan; carry cash for taxis, markets, small cafés and anything outside the city.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₱1,200–₱2,000 excl. bed · Mid ₱2,000–₱3,500 excl. bed · High ₱3,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Team (ex-Beeline), Viva and Ucom sell SIMs with a passport; cheap and fast.
- Emergency
- Police 102 · Fire 101 · Ambulance 103
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 220 V · 50 Hz · European plugs fit.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: Check for a service charge; otherwise 10%.; Drivers and guides: AMD 2,000–5,000 a day.
- Water
- Tap and fountain water in Yerevan is generally drinkable (check); bottled is cheap.
- Toilets
- Cafés and malls; basic at monasteries.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | ₱300–₱500 |
| Traditional Armenian dish (e.g., khorovats) | ₱800–₱1500 |
| Marshrutka ticket to Yerevan | ₱1,200 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EVN · Zvartnots International Airport
- about 70 km (43 mi) north‑east of Ashnak, shuttle or marshrutka ~1 h 30 minabout 43 mi (70 km) north‑east of Ashnak, shuttle or marshrutka ~1 h 30 min
Typical fares
- Ashnak → Yerevan marshrutka
- about ₱1,200, 1 h 30 min (check)
- Noosh Guesthouse room
- ≈₱3,000 per night, includes breakfast
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Village is walkable; minibusses (marshrutkas) run to Yerevan and Talin about every hour.
See and do
Known for
- S Grigor Lusavorich chapel
- Saint Karapet church
- Kevork Chavush House‑Museum
- Noosh Guesthouse (food & cooking class)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Yerevan | Marshrutka from Ashnak to Yerevan, about 1 h 30 min | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- Noosh Guesthouse
- Guesthouse with rooms and restaurant; central to village attractions.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ՆերեցեքNerets'ek |
| Thank you | ՇնորհակալությունShnorhakalutyun |
| How much is it? | Քանի՞ է դա?Kani e da? |
| Can I pay by card? | Կարո՞ղ եմ քարտով վճարել?Karo kh em kartov vcharel? |
| Where is the toilet? | Որտե՞ղ են զուգարանները?Vortegh en zugarnery? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; cheek kiss among friends; avoid: Refusing hospitality
- Churches: Light a candle; cover up; avoid: Loud talk
- History: Listen and ask; avoid: Turkish or Azerbaijani framing of the genocide or Karabakh
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited cash‑only services; bring AMD.
- Opening hours of churches and museum may vary in winter; check locally.
Generally safe; watch for stray dogs and keep valuables secure in public areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ashnak yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- S Grigor Lusavorich chapel
- Saint Karapet church
- Kevork Chavush House‑Museum
- Noosh Guesthouse (food & cooking class)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Ashnak: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Ashnak, revision 5232474 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5232474
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/ashnak). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.