The Capital of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar is situated at the foothills of Himalayas. The name Itanagar is derived from the historical Ita-fort (Ita meaning brick) which dates back between 14th and 16th century. The major tribe in Itanagar is the Nishies. Situated on the top of the hills the city offers a very pleasant climate. The Capital city is being divided into two zones, about 10 kms apart, one of which is known as Naharlagun. Itanagar became the Capital of Arunachal Pradesh on 20th April 1974.
Places to visit:
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- Ita Fort Itanagar
Ita fort: The historical Itafort situated in the middle of the town. It is a fort of irregular shape built with more than 8 million pieces of brick The fort was built during the Jitari Dynasty which dates back to 1360 to 1550 A.D.
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- Ganga lake
Ganga Lake: Situated in the foothills of the Himalaya, the lake is locally known as Gekar Sinyi (confined water)
One can also visit Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum, Craft Centre, Emporium, Donyi –Polo Centre.
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- Buddhist Temple at Itanagar
Buddhist Temple: The Buddhist Temple is a set within the premise of magnificent gardens located atop on a hill. The yellow roof of the temple displays a Tibetan touch along with a stupa established in front of the shrine. A tree planted by Dalai Lama beside this beautiful temple reflects his holy presence over the entire place.
