Itanagar

Nicknamed so for the literal sunrise, witnessed first in India anywhere, Itanagar is the capital of the state of Arunachal Pradesh, currently in controversy over the Chinese claims of the state. Inhabited by a mixed number of tribes, Itanagar is relatively secluded from the rest of India. However, the ingrained cultural roots, coupled with a determination to do well for their motherland keeps Itanagar, in fact, the whole Arunachal Pradesh to be precise, united with India. Famous both spiritually and naturally, Itanagar is one of those relatively unexplored destinations that you should visit, and bring out the charms hidden from the eyes of the world, for everyone to see.  

The main elements of the food here are rice, fish, maize, local herbs, bamboo shoots, green leafy vegetables and meat. At the same time there is a distinct influence of Tibetan cuisine on the area's platter and Tibetan relishes must be tried here. One must also not miss the brown bread baked in the cities bakeries, said to be a specialty. Other than these, the popular items include Momos, Thukpa, boiled rice cakes and more. Also, the restaurants here offer Indian, Continental, Chinese and Punjabi food as well.
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Day 1 - Reach Itanagar. preferably by noon, and take some rest. In the evening, you can take a stroll on the city side, and do some shopping.
Day 2 - The next day should be earmarked for a visit to the Ita Fort. Thereon, you can proceed to Ganga Lake, or if you prefer, go to Namdhapa National Park, for some sightseeing.
Day 3 - The final day can be reserved for some blessings from Gompa Buddhist Temple and Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, which houses some of the rarest species of the birds.

The top things to do in Itanagar are Ganga Lake, Ita Fort, Namdapha National Park, Rupa, Gompa Buddhist Temple, Itanagar Wild Life Sanctuary. You can see all the places to visit in Itanagar here

A charming amalgam of Buddhist culture, nature & history. Adorned with beautiful & natural tourist hotspots.

The main elements of the food here are rice, fish, maize, local herbs, bamboo shoots, green leafy vegetables and meat. At the same time there is a distinct influence of Tibetan cuisine on the area's platter and Tibetan relishes must be tried here. One must also not miss the brown bread baked in the cities bakeries, said to be a specialty. Other than these, the popular items include Momos, Thukpa, boiled rice cakes and more. Also, the restaurants here offer Indian, Continental, Chinese and Punjabi food as well.
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Itanagar is ideal for nature lovers, history buffs and photographers. Equally suitable for backpackers touring nearby sites like Shillong, Guwahati etc.

The top places near to Itanagar are Kaziranga national park which is 55 km from Itanagar, Majuli which is located 58 km from Itanagar, Ziro which is located 55 km from Itanagar, Yupia which is located 16 km from Itanagar, Jorhat which is located 70 km from Itanagar

Itanagar, despite being the capital of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, is well connected to the rest of India only by roadways. Regular bus services ply to and fro the city of Itanagar; buses being operated both by private and government owners. There is no direct flight or rail connectivity, however, to Itanagar. The airport at Itanagar is under construction, so the nearest one available, around 70 km away from Itanagar, is the Lilabari airport, which connects Itanagar to the rest of India via airways.
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October to April are the best months to visit Itanagar as the weather is very pleasant. Summers, especially June could be a little hot, still manageable. Monsoons are also pleasant. Among the major festivals celebrated here are Torgya in January, Losar in February/March and Choekhor in October.
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