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Visit the Forts and Forests of Itanagar |
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Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh and it is also a historic city, which has a rich archaeological heritage. Owing to the frequent number of earthquakes in the city the houses are mostly wooden and are positioned on the hillsides. On the hilltop lies the residence of the Governor and on the other side are the markets, shops, new Buddhist temples and markets. The capital city is located in the heart of Arunachal Pradesh and attracts a large number of tourists. Sightseeing in Itanagar is a rejuvenating experience for the tourists. There are a number of tourist destinations in the city as it is rich in biodiversity and an opulent history. Here are some of the places you can visit while you are visiting the city Tour to
Itafort of Itanagar This fort was constructed by Ramachandra of Mayapur in the early 14th or 15th century. The word ‘Itafort’ literally means ‘the fort of bricks’ and it is located at the heart of the capital complex. This rugged fort comprises two brick barricades, three gates and natural defenses. The entire brickwork extends up to 16,200 cubic meters. A visit to this fort will transcend you back in time to an era when this fort was built. Ganga Lake
or Gekar Sinyi Lake This lake is located six km away from the city of Itanagar. Gekar Sinyi is a mesmerizing splendid forest lake. Travelling through the lake within the bamboo forests and a series of fern trees is a charming experience. Buddhist
Monastery Tour The yellow roofed Buddhist idol atop the hill is a major tourist attraction. The place also has a tree planted there by his Holiness the Dalai Lama. Jawaharlal
Nehru Museum A trip to Jawaharlal Nehru Museum will give you an insight to the domestic goods, opulent textiles, handicraft items and weaponry. Moreover, it brings forward the rich culture and heritage of the city. Zoological
Park Visit The Zoological Park of Itanagar is located at Chimpu, which is a place that shouldn’t be missed. This place is home to an extensive variety of fauna like Himalayan Black Beer, Royal Bengal Tiger, Panther, Leopard, Great Indian Hornbill and many rare birds can also be observed here. Ziro
Sightseeing tour Ziro is situated at a distance of 167 km from the Itanagar Zoo and is a great plateau with a charming landscape of green forests, uneven patches and landscapes of streamlets. One of the best sights in this place is the co-existing pisciculture-cum-paddy cultivation. |
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