Vank
From Janapar
Vank (Վանք) is a village located in the Martakert Region. Gandzasar Monastery, Karabakh's most popular monastery for western tourists is located just above the village.
I’ve spent 10 days in Vank. This village has a nice nature and a river which is being used as a swimming pool for locals and of course anyone wants to swim in. People are very hospitable. In the centre of the village, just next to the hotel, you can see an outdoor concert place with many chairs around. Vank is a touristic area and in summer so many tourists and hikers are visiting this village, passing it to reach the Gandzasar Monastery. The only church is the Gandzasar monastery which is located at the above of the village. You can spend time in the centre of the village, next to the river during the day or at night with all tourists and people who are coming from Armenia and foreign countries. If you’d like you can swim in the river, but the water even if it is flowing is dirty. Don’t worry nothing happened to me!!!
According to the history and the memories of the village, here, instead of the nowadays village, was a lake and the old village was built on top of the hill. Later when the lake disappeared (got dried), people moved down to the place where they are living now.
Mrs. Mareta can take 4 hikers. She can prepare 4 clean beds in two separate bedrooms in her house. The house is very clean. They have bathroom with shower but it’s not renovated and outdoor toilet. The family includes husband/wife and two children, but they had guests so it was hard to recognize if there are any more people in their house (as they introduce everybody as their sister and brother!)
Mrs. Nourvard’s family is the second home stay family in this village. They have a separate small bedroom with three beds for guests. The family includes Grand Mother (Mrs. Nourvard), Grand father, Husband/wife and their children, and sister of wife.
Mrs. Dzovinar has a nice family. They are all happy and hard worker. They can take up to 4 hikers in their house and prepare clean places to sleep. They don’t have bathroom but can hit water as much as you want and provide a suitable place to take bath. The toilet is in outdoor. The family includes husband/wife, 3 sons (one is in army) and a daughter.
•The foot signs in the village all are in good condition.
1- Mrs. Mareta and Mr. Valo Lazarian Location: 8632144 USR 4436328 Elevation: 1005 m
2-Mrs. Nourvard and Mr. Vano ( Vania) Location: 8632296 USR 4435977 Elevation: 950 m
3-Mrs. Dzovinar and Mr. Vazgen Baghdasarian Location: 8632304 USR 4436247 Elevation: 1056 m
•Gandzasar monastery Location: 8630658 USR 4437112 Elevation: 1255 m
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History
Homestays
Fedya Ohanyan
(097) 23-39-39
Mayor Fedya Ohanyan (Ֆեդյա Օհանյան ♂) is hospitable, and has space for 3 guests. Neighbors have space for over 10 guests. Clean house on the edge of the village, has an indoor toilet. Fedya is a descendant of Hasan Jalalyan.
Fedya is married with 2 adult children. His son is married and his wife and baby also live with them. Their house seems like it's always filled with visitors. One visitor in particular is a gem. He has a head the size of 5 cantaloupes and a booming ridiculously loud voice that has raised the dead. He loves to drink and be photographed in various poses. If you ever stop by Fedya's, be sure to ask for the large man with the large head and the large voice. You won't be disappointed.
- Overall condition: Good
- Food: Okay
- Experience: Very good
- Languages: Armenian, Russian and Turkish
Valo and Mareta Ohanyan
Accept guests.
Vano (Vanya) and Nurvard
Accept guests.
Vazgen and Dzovinar Baghdasarian
Accept guests.
Camping
Trails
| Himnakan Janapar (Backbone Trail) |
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