Itanagar Travel Guide
Situated at the foothills of Himalayas, Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. Pleasant climate, scenic vistas and naturally rich environment make Itanagar a perfect destination for long vacations. Housing a large population of the Nyishi tribe, Itanagar offers a wonderful experience with its unique culture and hospitable locals.
Travel Information
Itanagar,
despite being the capital of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, is well
connected to the rest of India only by roadways. Regular bus services ply to
and fro the city of Itanagar; buses being operated both by private and
government owners. There is no direct flight or rail connectivity.
October to
April are the best months to visit Itanagar as the weather is very pleasant.
Summers, especially June could be a little hot, still manageable. Monsoons are
also pleasant. Among the major festivals celebrated here are Torgya in January,
Losar in February/March and Choekhor in October.
Best Itanagar Sightseeing Tour Packages
An Insight into Itanagar tourism
With the
snow capped Himalayas towering on the northern end and the fertile Brahmaputra
river plains on the southern, Itanagar is a natural paradise.
Recently
opened to tourists by the government, the heritage and tribal culture of the
city, which is decades and centuries old, is still intact. The 15th century
Ita-Fort, legendary Ganga Lake which is locally known as Gyakar Sinyi
and the Buddha Vihar, consecrated by Dalai Lama are among the most important attractions
here. The amicable weather throughout the year makes it a tourist's delight.
The town of Yupia shares it's attractions with Itanagar. Hence, the
two can be covered simultaneously.
