Itanagar

Arunachal Pradesh has numerous reasons to attract travellers and Itanagar remains one of the top ones. The city has numerous attractions to keep travellers hooked forever. From ancient forts to serene temples and sprawling wildlife hubs ? Itanagar is perfect for a holiday away from worldly chaos.

Ita Fort remains the most popular attraction in the city which literally means "Fort of bricks". The city has been named after this fort only. The fort belongs to 14th or the 15th century and flaunts impressive irregular brickwork. The fort was raised by kings of the Chutiya kingdom who used to rule the region in those times.

Ganga Lake of Itanagar is extremely beautiful and remains a perfect place to indulge in recreational activities. This is a perfect place for picnic with your loved ones as it enjoys a beautiful surrounding with lush greenery and lofty mountains. Next major attraction of the city is Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary housing numerous animal species like Sambar, Barking Deer, Elephant herbs, Tiger, and Panthers. The park is also home to state's national bird - Hornbill. Take a safari around the sanctuary and you will catch views of a variety of Orchids, adding more beauty to it. Wildlife lovers can also visit Itanagar Zoological Park, a well-managed zoo of the city. Here you can catch views of Himalayan Black Bear, Royal Bengal Tiger, Panther, Leopard, Great Indian Hornbill and many varieties of colourful birds.

Itanagar’s Buddhist Temple is a perfect place to catch some moments of spirituality and serenity. Here you can spot stupa right in front of the temple which is an unusual concept in the country. It has a yellow-roofed shrine and underlines Tibetan influence on the state.

How to Reach:
By Air: Lilabari airport is the nearest airport to the city
By Rail: Harrmoty railway station is the nearest railway station situated 23 km away from the city.
By Road: The city has good road network and is well connected with various cities and states.