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Indian City Travel Guide >>Itanagare |
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| Main Languages |
Hindi, Marathi and English |
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| Population | Approximately 10,91,117 | ||
| Area | 10.117 sq.kms | ||
| Best Time to Visit | October to April | ||
| Temperature | Summer - Max:
40oC Min: 18oC Winter - Max:12oC Min: 5oC |
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| Main Attraction |
Gyker Sinyi |
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About Itanagar |
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Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, is a well planned city and the first Indian soil to greet the morning sun. It has been developed as the capital city because of its convenient location. Many of its buildings are new, light wooden framed and earthquake-proof structures. Itanagar has been identified with Mayapur, the capital of the 11th century AD Jitri dynasty. |
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| Attractions In & Around | |||
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Gyker Sinyi :- Gyker Sinyi also known as
Ganga Lake, is about 6 kms from Itanagar and is situated amidst dense
forests. It is a beautiful picnic spot, surrounded by primeval vegetation,
orchids in full bloom atop tall trees, and bamboo groves. Itanagar Sanctuary :- The sanctuary was established in 1978 and is situated in the Lower Subansiri district. With evergreen forests, the sanctuary has a small tiger population and herds of elephants. Polo Park :- Situated on a small ridge, the park is in Naharlagun and has interesting botanical specimens and a small zoo. Rupa :- This is a beautiful hill town situated about 18 kms from Itanagar, along the Tenga River and is an ideal picnic spot. Tipi :- Situated near the banks of the Kameng River, the Orchidarium at Tipi has a rich collection and rare species of orchids. Here scientists create new hybrid varieties of orchids using the latest techniques of biotechnology. Twang Monastery :- Tawang, famous for a 350 year old Buddhist monastery of the Mahayana sect, was built in the 17th century and is perhaps the highest administrative capital in the world. It is a treasure house of old scriptures, priceless images, painted tapestries, books and collection of gold lettered Buddhist scriptures. Getting in, Around & Away AIR : The nearest airport is at Lilabari in Assam, 67 kms from Itanagar. RAIL : The nearest railway station is Harmuty (near Banderdewa check gate), 33 kms from Itanagar. However the nearest convenient railhead is North Lakhimpur in Assam, 60 kms from Itanagar, which is served by No.9 and No.10 Arunachal fast passenger trains and other local services. Tourist Information Center 1 Tourist Information Centers(Govt) Assistant Director (Tourism), O/o the D.I.P.R., Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Naharlagun, Tel: (03781) 44115. Govt. of India Tourist Office, Sector- C, Naharlagun- 791 110. Tel: (03781)44328
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