Itanagar, the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh, is a quaint combination of traditional huts and modern houses. Located to the east of the fabulous Tawang valley, Itanagar has been identified with Mayapur, a city dating back to the 14th -15th century AD.

The major attractions of Itanagar include the Ita Fort, the Buddhist monastery, the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Museum, the Ganga lake (Geykar Sinyi) and the zoo. About 6 km from Itanagar, Ganga Lake, which lies at the end of a rugged road followed by a short but steep track, is surrounded by beautiful forests.