Itanagar
itanagar, the charming capital of
Arunachal Pradesh is said to be named after the historic Ita fort, dating back
to the 14 - 15 century and identified with Mayapur. It is actually a twin town
- Naharlagun, the older and Itanagar, the new official capital town The elegant
Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the Governor, along with the wood frame
buildings rising up the slopes of a lush hill presents a picture post card
settings.
Tourist Acctration in Itanagar
- Buddhist Temple
- Jawaharlal Nehru Museum
Buddhist Temple : The beautiful
yellow-roofed shrine on a hill affords a fine view of the town. The Tibetan
influence on the architecture of the shrine is clearly visible.
Jawaharlal Nehru Museum : It exhibits archaeological relics from the Ita Fort. There is also a
fine collection of arts and crafts, jewellery, textiles, and tribal headgears
of Arunachal Pradesh. Other places of interest are, Ganga (Gyakat Sinki) Lake,
Polo Park, Handicrafts Centre, Zoo etc.
REACHING THERE
Airport: Tezpur (225
kms.). Also linked by helicopter services.
Railhead: Harmuty (33
kms.) and North Lakhimpur (60 kms.).
Road : Connected by NH 52 with
Guwahati(429kms.).
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