Itanagar & Capital Hills

Itanagar & Capital Hills

Arunachal Pradesh · 4 destinations & hidden spots

Tourist Places & Hidden Gems in Itanagar & Capital Hills

Ita Fort (The Fort of Bricks)
History

Ita Fort (The Fort of Bricks)

Ita Fort, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Constructed between the 14th and 15th centuries by the medieval Chutiya dynasty, Ita Fort ('Fort of Bricks') employed over 8 million bricks brought up into the foothills. The preserved Eastern and Southern Gates stand as silent guardians over archaeological ruins.

Ganga Lake (Gyakar Sinyi)
Nature

Ganga Lake (Gyakar Sinyi)

Gyakar Sinyi, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Located 6 km from Itanagar, Gyakar Sinyi ('Confined Lake' in Nyishi dialect) is an enchanting green waterbody with no visible incoming or outgoing streams. Bordered by primeval semi-tropical rain forest and bamboo thickets, it offers boating and quiet forest walks.

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Centre for Buddhist Culture (Itanagar Gompa)
Spiritual

Centre for Buddhist Culture (Itanagar Gompa)

Gompa Hill, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Perched on a vantage hill overlooking Itanagar town, this yellow-roofed gompa was consecrated by the 14th Dalai Lama. It features a stupa, prayer wheel gallery, and a serene garden providing panoramic views over the capital hills.

Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum
History

Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum

Cona, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

One of Northeast India's most comprehensive museums, it exhibits tribal attire, cane and bamboo craft, traditional weapons, dioramas depicting daily life of various ethnic communities, and archaeological finds from Malinithan and Ita Fort.

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