Itanagar

Itanagar is the capital of the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Itanagar was also identified as Mayapur, the capital of the 11th century Jitri dynasty and there is a fort dating back to the 14th or 15th century which is believed to have been built by King Ramachandra. Naharlagun at 200 m and the new capital, Itanagar at 750 meters are 10 kms. apart but together provide the capital's administrative offices. Itanagar's new light earthquake proof buildings are mixed with the traditional huts built on the slopes of the hills. On one peak is the Residence of the Lt. Governor while on the other there is a new Buddhist temple, and in between are the shops, bazaar, old huts and new administrative buildings. Because of its strategic location, an inner line permit from Government of India is needed to explore the area. The best season to visit Itanagar is from October to March.

The nearest airport is located at Lilabari, North Lakhimpur in Assam. Lilabari is about 67 kms. from Itanagar and 57 kms. from Naharlagun.