Guwahati to Itanagar car Rental
Itanagar is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The seat of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, the seat of government of Arunachal Pradesh, and the seat of Gauhati High Court permanent bench at Naharlagun are all in Itanagar.
Itanagar was declared the capital of Arunachal Pradesh in 1974. Situated at an elevation of 350m, the quaint town is renowned for its fine Tibetan architecture and varied tribal culture. Constructed in 15th century CE by the Ahom dynasty, Ita Fort lends its name to this town.
Also famed as the ‘Land of Dawn-lit Mountains’, Itanagar sits as the bustling capital of the North East Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The serene little hill town’s scenic charm and beguiling aura remains completely unblemished by the glitz and glamour of the city life, truly providing a quiet and peaceful time to all the distressed souls looking forward to a rustic holiday experience somewhere in the lap of Mother Nature; when here, wake up to sweet melodious chirps of tiny colourful birds, venture on for quiet strolls amidst the thick woods revelling in mystical panoramas of nature or just sit back and relax in the hotel balconies sipping on a hot cup of herbal tea while simultaneously marvelling on the magnificent vistas of the mist-veiled mountains casting a magical spell on every onlooker with their alluring charm. Truly a glittering gem in the crown of Arunachal, Itanagar is sure to take every traveller in its fairy-tale awe just, in no time.
While the quaint hill town is a nature enthusiast’s dream destination, it’s also a heaven for adventure seekers. The green paradise with its enticing trekking trails beckons avid trekkers and hikers from across India and parts of the world; the ‘Itanagar-Pashighat’ is one of the most popular trails in the region and provides for an enthralling experience to all the trekking buffs.
In case one is up for some cultural exploration in North East India, be informed that Itanagar is one of the best tourism places to experience an unparalleled cultural extravaganza. Festivals of this state capital are its heart and soul and speak high about its rich cultural heritage. When planning for a cultural tour of Itanagar, do take note of the dates of city’s major festivals that primarily include ‘Losar’, ‘Mopin’, ‘Reh’ and ‘Nyokum’. While each festival belongs to a different ethnic tribe of the region, the zeal and enthusiasm of the celebrations packed with colourful folk dances, acrobatic performances and unusual religious rituals remains common amongst all and provides for a spectacle to behold. A cultural know-how of Itanagar remains incomplete without gorging on its local food which strongly holds on to its Tibetan/Chinese legacy; momos and thupka here are a staple on the region’s platter and make as comforting food in the chilly weather.
Besides these two common delicacies, for passionate food aficionados, indulging in unusual local and tribal flavours make for a must have experience in Itanagar; do try out the dishes made with meat, bamboo shoots and Yak cheese.
Some important tourist destinations in Itanagar are:
- Ganga Lake
- Ita fort
- Itanagar wildlife sanctuary
- Itanagar Zoological park
We provide cars for hire for tourists wishing to visit Itanagar from Guwahati or Shillong city.
