Itanagar: An overview

Known as the ‘Land of Rising Sun’ of India, Arunachal Pradesh is not only one of the most beautiful state of Northeast but of India. Situated in the foothills of mighty Himalayas, the state has breathtaking views, beautiful tourist places and mesmerizing natural beauty. It is very sad to know that being one of the most beautiful and attractive tourist places of the country, still it is out of the attention of many travelers and travel bloggers. Ziro Valley, Tawang and Bomdila are the only tourist spot which has entered the list of attractive tourist spot of the country and gained some publicity. Along with these three there are many tourist places in the state which is still unexplored. Among all, let us see one of the most spectacular tourist spots is the state capital Itanagar.

Itanagar city

Itanagar situated at a hilltop is one of the most beautiful places to start the exploration of Arunachal Pradesh. The state capital is a mixture of beautiful landscapes, magnificent view-points, historical sites and an example of a great socio-cultural significance. 

Itanagar seems to be as a modern city with every modern facilities and infrastructures still having a lot of hidden historical mysteries into its yard. History of the Itanagar finds its sights from long back 15th centuries when Ahom were ruling the clan. As you will be curious to know the mystery behind the name of the city, why Itanagar? The name ‘Itanagar’ is derived from the word ‘Ita’ which means bricks and ‘nagar’ means city. The name was given on the brick fort which was built by the Pre-Ahom rulers. 

Itanagar being the capital city of the state, it is inhabited by number of indigenous tribes of the state like Nyishi, Galo, Adi, Apatani, Tagin, Nokte, Mishmi etc. who add color to this beautiful city. Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism have peacefully co-existed in this city for many centuries now and you can easily spot a church, Hindu temple and a Buddhist Gompa side by side.

Itanagar is one of the unexplored beauties of the Northeast India. Apart from offering a great travel experience, the city is ideal for travelling with your family. I don’t understand why do people go abroad to spend their holiday, there are so many places that are still unexplored in the country.

To get to know more about the Itanagar, read my upcoming blogs and explore the city with me. Have a great ‘Safar’ at Itanagar.