Itanagar has been the capital of Arunachal Pradesh since 20th April 1974. Itanagar is situated at the foothills. The township is situated at 350 metres above mean sea level. It comes administratively under Papumpare district. The Nishis or Nishings is the major tribe in Itanagar area.
However, Itanagar can be called as "Mini India", as people from all over the country, lives here in harmony. As a capital town, Itanagar is well connected with the rest of the country by road and air communications. Because of its convenient location near the road and rail arteries alongside the Brahmaputra River, Itanagar was chosen Arunachal's capital in the first place. Itanagar has been identified with Mayapur, the capital of the 11th century AD JItri Dynasty.
How To Get There - Itanagar
By Air: The nearest airport to Itanagar, at Lilabari in Assam, 67-km away, and served by connecting buses, is served by fights to and from Guwahati (2 hr 20min) and to, but not from Dibrugarh (45 min). There is also a trice weekly Pawan Hans helicopter service between Itanagar and Guwahati.
By Rail: Fast passenger trains from Guwahati run as far as Harmuti, 33-km away in Assam.
By Road: Overnight buses connect Itanagar with Guwahati (11 hr), and Arunachal State Transport run an extensive service throughout the state. Buses leave for Tinsukia in the evening, arriving early the following morning, and from there connections can be made to Namdapha and Parashuramkunda.
Places To Stay - Itanagar
The best bet for accommodation in the state is Itanagar, varying from luxurious ones to reasonable budget hotels.
General Information - Itanagar
Location
400-km Northwest of Guwahati, Arunachal Pradesh.
Main Attraction
Buddhist Temple, Ita Fort, Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum, Gyakar Sinyi.
Best Time
Round The Year. |
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