Itanagar city of Arunachal Pradesh welcomes the visitors with all its beautiful and eye catching surroundings. Itanagar has been given the appellation of the land of the dawn-lit mountains. The total city streaches around an area of 2,500 acres.

Resting on the top of high hills the soothing cold climate of this city attracts many visitors worldwide. According to some historians the city Itanagar was recognized as the capital of Mayapur which was under the Jitari dynasty.

Itanagar of Arunachal Pradesh is situated on the lap of the beautiful and serene atmosphere with a blessing climatic condition. Itanagar is under the great influence of the Buddhist culture. Thought lately built but the yellow roofed beautiful shrine of has been declared as a holy place for the lamas. A getaway journey to Itanagar will leave the visitors with spell bound natural beauties far from the hobnobs of the city life.

Ganga Sekhi Lake is another tourist spot of Itanagar. Even the jungles of Itanagar which boosts with natural beauty and some rare species of flora will definitely interest the travelers. The only problem that is lies in the way is the transportation system which is not that much favorable. There is no way to get into this city by air, even railway communication is also not available in this town. One has to take the trouble of overnight journey by blue hill bus or by hired cars which is starts its journey from Guwahati to Itanagar.

The best time to visit Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh is months between October to March.

Last Updated on 03 January 2011