ArunachalPradesh is a land of abundant travel opportunities for tourist. Adorned with unspoilt landscape, the state ideal for every nature lover will want to visit. The state is a treasure trove of culture, nature’s beauty, rich history and warm people Itanagar is blessed with aplenty of natural splendors that make it a hotspot for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. The city is renowned for its fine Tibetan architecture and varied tribal culture.
The city got its name from Ita Fort constructed in 15th century by the Ahom dynasty, The rich culture of this exotic hill station reflects in its every nook and corner and provides for a fascinating time to every anthropologist and sociologist visiting here. Also called the ‘Land of Dawn-lit Mountains’ the town is known for its festivals that speak about its rich cultural heritage. Tourism in Itanagar, is mostly centered around dates of festivals that primarily include ‘Losar’, ‘Mopin’, ‘Reh’ and ‘Nyokum’.
Each festival belongs to a different ethnic tribe of the region, and the zeal and enthusiasm of the celebrations packed with colourful folk dances, The city is home to a large population of Nyishi tribe, the largest ethnic group in the state The city is known for its Tibetan/Chinese legacy; and momo and thupka that represent the 2 cultures are considered comfort food that are available along with other food varieties in many restaurants across the city. The city is well connected by road to all major cities in upper Assam, while rail and air link is only upto Lilabari, Assam.
A greenfield airport is set to come up in the city in next few years. There are numerous places worth visiting in and around Itanagar, these include Ganga Lake or Gekar sinyi, Ita Fort, Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Itanagar Zoological Park, Polo Park, Buddhist Temple, Namdapha National Park, Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum, Craft Centre and Emporium, Polo Park, and Indira Gandhi Park, Ramakrishna Mission Hospital is the biggest hospital in the city. Surrounded by lush green vegetation and mountains, Itanagar is not a very expensive city and offers tourist a wide range of accommodation from budget and mid-range hotels at prices that offer a comfortable stay to all the guests at prices that are easy on the pocket.
The city of Itanagar is home of Arunachal University, and other major educational institutions. The markets too are not very expensive and sell a variety of products. The city and its outskirts offer plenty of outdoor activities such as rafting, trekking and angling. Trekking is a popular activity here, with Itanagar- Pashighat being a famous trail. It passes through Ziro and Daporijo. Overall a visit to Itanagar is a mexmerizing experience for any visitor.
