Itanagar Travel Guide
Itanagar is an enchanting city, which is located in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. This city attracts nature lovers as they can view scenic beauty all around. It is situated at the foothills of the majestic Himalayas and has pleasant atmosphere throughout the year. This majestic city is also known as the Land of Dawn lit Mountains. You can view valleys and natural landscapes that make for unforgettable experiences in your travel profile. October to March is considered as the best time to visit Itanagar. Itanagar became the capital of Arunachal Pradesh on 20th April 1974. During the 11th century, this city was known as Mayapur which was the capital of Jitri dynasty. King Ramachandra built a fort dating back to the 14th century. Tibetan culture is the main reflection of this city which you can also find in the items available in the markets. Ita Fort, The Buddhist Temple, Ganga Lake (Gyaker Sinyi), are the perfect destinations you can travel to. You can cherish your holidays by getting the views of beautiful surroundings. To know about how to reach Itanagar, Itanagar attractions, festivals in Itanagar and excursions from Itanagar, you can refer to the Itanagar travel guide. Nature lovers can pay a visit to various tea gardens, farms and apple orchards in this city. Markets of the city are filled with various items that include Tibetan Buddhist paintings, items of cane and bamboo and many more. This exotic hill station is home to tropical evergreen rain forests. People can also pursue various adventurous activities in this city from which trekking is the best option. During winters people can also witness snowfall.
Best Time to Visit
SUMMERS IN ITANAGAR: APRIL TO JUNE
Itanagar during summers could be a little hot but still manageable with temperatures ranging from 20°c - 35°c. Summers in hilly ranges are best to go for a leisure day out near the riverfront. And also during this season you can visit tourist interest places like Ganga Lake, Ita Fort, Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Namdapha National Park, Polo Park to name a few.
MONSOONS IN ITANAGAR: JULY TO SEPTEMBER
Monsoon in Itanagar is very pleasant with cool breeze and rain drops that sprinkle on your face. During this season the temperatures drop to 18°c - 29°c. It may not be a suitable time to visit this place but you can visit indoor places like Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum, Gompa, Craft Centre and Emporium.
WINTERS IN ITANAGAR: OCT TO MARCH
You can visit Itanagar during these months as the weather remains comfortable and cool. It can also be considered as a good season to go for sightseeing expedition. If you love winter and snow-clad mountains you can visit nearby attractions from Itanagar. Itanagar is a popular place to visit and it gets cold with temperatures ranging from 8°c - 14°c.
EVENTS/FESTIVALS IN ITANAGAR
Various festivals are celebrated in this city as it has rich culture and tradition. Losar is a festival in Itanagar that is celebrated as a New Year of the Monpas. This festival is celebrated for 5 days continuously and people host religious flags on the top of their house.
Reh: It is a festival which is the festival of the Idu Mishimis. Priest dance is the main attraction of this festival and people offer prayers to the Water God and Earth God.
Mopin: It is another famous festival in Itanagar which is celebrated usually in the month of April.
Places to visit and things to do in Itanagar
Ganga Lake
Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum
Ita Fort
The Buddhist Temple
Polo Park
How to Reach
The nearest airport is Lilabari in Assam, 57 km from Naharlagun and 67 km from Itanagar. Another airport is at Tezpur. The nearest railhead is North Lakhimpur in Assam, which is only 50 km from Naharlagun and 60 km from Itanagar. Itanagar is connected with other major towns in the region such as Agartala, Aizawl, Kohima, Guwahati, Imphal, and Shillong. We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too.
BY AIR :
Lilabari airport inNorth Lakhimpur is the nearest airport to the Itanagar at a distance of about 57 kilometres. Lilabari airport receives regional Air India flights from Kolkata and Guwahati.
BY RAIL :
Harmuti railway station in Assam and Naharlagun railway station in Arunachal Pradesh are the closest railway to reach Itanagar, each at a distance of 34 kilometres and 15 kilometres respectively. Naharlagun railway station being a new addition to Indian railway has two rails running to and from like New Delhi - Naharlagun AC SF Express and Naharlagun - Guwahati Inter City Express.
BY ROAD :
You can reach Itanagar via bus from Banderdewa, North Lakhimpur, Tezpur and Guwahati.
Weekend Gateways
Weekend Gateways from Itanagar
TAWANG
ZIRO
BHALUKPONG
BOMDILA
DIRANG
