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About Itanagar Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, is a well planned city and the first Indian soil to greet the morning sun. It has been developed as the capital city because of its convenient location. Many of its buildings are new, light wooden framed and earthquake-proof structures. Itanagar has been identified with Mayapur, the capital of the 11th century AD Jitri dynasty.
| Area: | 10.117 sq.kms
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| Best Time to Visit: | October to April
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| Climate: | The climate of Itanagar is very pleasant. Although there is a lot of humidity and considerable heat during summers, mild breeze blows during the day keeping the entire area cool.
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| Main Languages: | Bengali, Assamese, Monpa, Miji, Aka, Nishi, Apatani, Adi,Hindi, and English
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| Population: | 10,91,117
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| Temperature: | Summer - Max: 40oC Min: 18oC
Winter - Max:12oC Min: 5oC
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Other Attractions In & Around
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Ganga Lake
The capital houses the Rajbhawan, the official residence of the Governor has also many worth visiting places in and around Itanagar. These include legendary Ganga Lake (Gyakar Sinyi). It is a beautiful picnic spot, 6-kms away from Itanagar, a green forest lake surrounded by primeval vegetation, orchids masses on tall trees, tree ferns provides a small taste of the magnificent forests of the state.. TOP
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Ita Fort
Itanagar, the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh, is a modern settlement built in the vicinity of the ruins of a medieval capital. It is a beautiful historic city, also known as 'the Land of the Dawnlit Mountains'. Itanagar is derived from his historical fort called Ita Fort situated at the heart of the capital complex in Papum Pare district. It is a historical fort of an irregular shape, built mainly with bricks. The total brickwork done on the fort comprise of 16,200 cubic mtr. length. There are also three gates on three sides viz; Eastern, Western and Southern, which is said to be built by Ahom rulers.
It has been identified by same scholars with the Mayapur of Ramachandra, a king of jitari dynasty, which dates back to 1360 to 1550 AD. It is estimated that more than 80 lakhs of bricks, 45 centimeters of stone and 46,300 man-days were required to build the fort.. TOP
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