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Itanagar enjoys the privilege of being the state capital of the north eastern state, Arunachal Pradesh and is positioned at the foothills of the great Himalayas in the district of Papum Pare. The city is sprawled over an area of about 2,500 acres of land. Being situated at the foothills of the dawn-lit mountains, the city experiences pleasant climate for all across the year. The city has been the capital of Arunachal Pradesh since 20th April 1974. It stands at an altitude of 350 m above the sea level. The city of Itanagar welcomes people from all the walks of life, who live here in harmony and this aspect of this state capital made it to gain the title of Small India. The major tribe here in the city is the Nishis.
As per the historians, the city of Itanagar used to be the capital of Mayapur, which used to be ruled by the Jitari dynasty. The city is blessed with appealing surrounding which attracts many tourists to visit it. Te city has a great influence of the Buddhist culture.
Itangar travel and tourism is a popular among the Indian and foreign tourists alike and for that the Itanagar tour packages are a perfect way of exploring the splendor of the destination in North-Eastern India.
General facts about Itanagar Location: North-East India Altitude: 350 m Language: Assamese, Hindi and English Climate: Cold and moderate Major Attractions: Jawaharlal Nehru State, Donyi-Polo Vidya Bhawan, North-Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (Nirjuli), Arunachal University (Doimukh) Ideal Time to Visit: March to June
Tourist sightseeing in Itanagar The famous and interesting places to visit in Itanagar are Ita-fort, Ganga Lake or Gyakar Sinyi and the new Buddhist temple known as Buddha Vihar. The Ita-Fort dates back to the 15 century. The capital houses the Rajbhawan , the official residence of the Governor has also many worth visiting places in and around Itanagar.
Other attractions in and around the city are Jawaharlal Nehru State, Donyi-Polo Vidya Bhawan, North-Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology(Nirjuli), Arunachal University (Doimukh) and Government Piggery and Poultry Farm (Nirjuli), Indira Gandhi Park etc.
Climate of Itanagar The city is situated at the foothills of the Himalayas, thus possesses an alpine type of climate and possesses pleasant and enjoyable climate throughout the year. Yet the best months to pay a visit to the land of rising sun are in the months from October till March.
How to reach Itanagar
Itanagar by Air: The nearest airport is at Tezpur in Asssam, Lilabari in Asssam. These both airports are at a distance of 71 km from the state capital.
Itanagar by Rail: The nearest railway Station is Harmuti in Assam which is just at a distance of about 32 km from the city.
Itanagar by Road: The nearest bus stand is at Tezpur in Asssam, Banderdewa in Guwahati, Assam only which is just at a distance of about 394Km. North Lakhimpur is also in Assam which is also a convenient place to be reached by.