Itanagar, often less spoken is a beautiful capital city of the Arunachal Pradesh state of India. Set in the foothills of Himalayas, Itanagar welcomes the travelers with warmth with beautiful Ita Fort and colorful Buddhist monasteries.
If you have only a day to spend in here, you can visit the following places.
Ita Fort
It is the historic landmark of the region. In fact, the city of Itanagar is named after this fort. Constructed during the 14th century, Ita Fort translates to a mansion of brick.
Address: Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar, 791111
Visiting time: 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: State Museum, 11 minutes drive
State Museum
The State Museum of Itanagar showcases the cultural artifacts of the region.
Address: Cona, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Gompa, 5 minutes walk
Gompa
It is a beautiful Buddhist temple in Itanagar and a place of social gathering. It was consecrated by the Dalai Lama and reflects Tibetan architectural style.
Address: Cona, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Science Center, 15 minutes drive
Science Center
It is a science museum with instruments and structures to experience the laws of physics.
Address: Cona, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111
Visiting time: 10:00 AM to 04:30 PM (Tuesday to Saturday), 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Sunday), Monday closed
Time to spend: 1.5 hours
Next destination: Indira Gandhi Park, 5 minutes drive
Indira Gandhi Park
It is an urban park with ornate plantations often used as a picnic spot by the locals.
Address: E- Sector, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111
Visiting time: 05:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Contact: +91 80147 89857
Time to spend: 1 hour
You can also book a taxi in Itanagar on day rental for sightseeing and onward journey.
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