Itanagar (Naharlagun) The capital of the state, Arunachal is scattered with light, earthquake-proof, wooden-framed buildings rising up the slopes of green hills. Traditional huts are strewn amongst the more recent constructions. The residence of the Governor crowns one peak while a new Buddhist Temple crowns the other. Between them lie administrative officers, shops, daily bazars and thatched houses.

The Buddhist Temple
A new but beautiful yellow- roofed shrine, it rises from wefi-rnaintained grounds behind a stupo tree planted by His Holiness The Dalai Lama. The grounds of the temple afford a good view of Itanagar Town.
Ganga Lake (Gyaker Sinyi)
The 6 km drive to the lake from Itanagar takes visitors on a rugged road through some superbly primaeval jungles, Bamboo groves, orchids massed on tall trees are some of the vegetation which can be identified by the interested travellers. Stopping at the base of a hill, one has to take a flight of steps uphill. At the top of the ridge one looks down on a serene green forest lake which one has to cross in a row boat. Today, it Is a beautiful spot for outings, boating and picnics.

The State Museum
In the gallery at the ground floor, the political and administrative devel- oprnent of the area, population of the various tribal groups as per 1991 census (provisional), sociocultural heritage of the people and their life-style have been depicted, with the help of maps and n-dniatvre dioramas. While the fife-styles of all the major tribes have been depicted, the display maps cover a wide range of subjects such as the people, house types, festivals, dances, handicrafts, textile designs, musical instruments, weapons of war and chase, important developments, Malinithan, Itafort, Noksaparbat, Kundil valley civilisation and historical sites. Actual specimens of arts and crafts particularly wood carving objects, musical instruments, headgears, religious parapharnelia etc. have been displayed in show cases. Thus the ground floor gallery gives a panoramic view of Arunachal Pradesh.
The gallery on the upper floor has six sections-textiles, archaeology, ornaments, basketry, weapons and household articles. Actual specimens from among the different tribes of Arunachal Pradesh are on display under different sections.
The Archaeology Section has been arranged to give some idea about the heritage of the state, found at excavated sites of Malinithan, Itafort, Noksaparbat, Bhismaknagar have been exhibited. Closed on Monday.

Polo Park
An interesting little botanical garden atop a ridge overlooking the town. Visitors should notice the cane thicket, it looks a bit like a palm with spines on its stems, but grows as a bush. There is a small zoo.

Air : The nearest Airport is Lilabari in Assam, 57 km from Nahariagun and 67 km from Itanagar.

Rail : Nearest Railway station is Harrmoty in Assam. 23 km from Naharlagun and 33 km from ltanagar. The station is served by Arunachal Express.

Road : Itanagar is connected by daily bus service from Guwahati and the other cities of Assam. Arunachal State Transport buses are plying throughout Arunahcal, Assam and Meghalaya. Private transport operators also run Deluxe Coaches on many routes.

Local Transport : A very small number of un-metered Taxis are available. Tourist/Deluxe buses are available on rent from the Director, Tourism, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Nahariagun.