Itanagar Tourism: Hotels, Reviews, Packages, Photos, Maps, Experience, Itinerary

The beautiful city of Itanagar, situated at a height of 350 metres above sea level, is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, the largest state in the North Eastern region of India. Rolling green hills, unspoilt natural beauty, evergreen forests mark Itanagar as one of the best cities with scenic surroundings and a pleasant climate. Originally and even today, the main inhabitants of Itanagar are the Nishings, the major tribe in the area.Itanagar is named after the famed 'Ita' fort, which dates back to the 14^th century. Itanagar has been an important town and was once known as Mayapur, which was the capital of the Jitri Dynasty of the 11^th century AD. Today, as the state capital, Itanagar houses the Raj Bhawan, or the Governor's residence. There are a number of other important landmarks around the city, and several interesting places worth visiting. The Ganga Lake, also known as the Gyakar Sinyi, is a beautiful lake amidst green forest and an ideal picnic spot for both locals and tourists. The lake