Capital · India
Itanagarइटानगर
Spend 1–2 days in Itanagar: see the lake, museum and temple, then head to Tawang or Ziro.
Itanagar, capital of Arunachal Pradesh, sits at the foothills of the Himalayas. Main sights are clustered near the city centre and can be visited in a half‑day; a second day allows a relaxed pace or a short trek to nearby Ganga Lake.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy rain)
- Airport
- HGI
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Itanagar100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Itanagar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyItanagar is generally safe for tourists; keep permits handy, avoid night travel on unlit roads, and watch for sudden rain.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHGI Donyi Polo Airport (Daily flights from Dibrugarh, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pasighat and Ziro).
- Getting aroundTaxi or shared bus from Naharlagun railway station (≈15 km (9.3 mi)).Taxi or shared bus from Naharlagun railway station (≈9.3 mi (15 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Jawaharlal Nehru Museum₹20–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBasic hotel room, a night, per person₹700 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per room₹4,200 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹900 (≈ US$11) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HGI Donyi Polo Airport (Daily flights from Dibrugarh, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pasighat and Ziro)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Itanagar: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
4 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
15 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
16 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
15 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxi or shared bus from Naharlagun railway station (≈15 km). Local auto‑rickshaws and city buses serve the lake and museum area.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ganga Lake
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Local bus or auto‑rickshaw, 5 min from city centre
Popular spot for picnics and short walks
Tawang
cautionDoor to door: ≈7 h
Bus to Naharlagun, then shared taxi, total ≈6 h
High altitude; need acclimatisation and permit
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Donyi Polo Ashok
Doubles from ₹2,700; central, heater and restaurant
Hotel Arun Subansiri
Rooms from ₹700; basic amenities
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel room1 × 1 night × ₹700 | ₹700 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹900 | ₹900 |
| Taxi from Naharlagun station1 × ₹350 · check | ₹350 |
| Inner Line Permit (per foreigner)1 × ₹500 · check | ₹500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹245 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,695 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,695≈ US$35 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea (local café) | ₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at a mid‑range restaurant | ₹200–₹400 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km) | ₹150–₹250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Entry to Jawaharlal Nehru Museum | ₹20–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Inner Line Permit required for all visitors; obtain at Arunachal Bhavan (Delhi/Kolkata) or border checkpost.
- Roads can be slippery during monsoon; plan travel before heavy rain.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- General emergency112
Embassy
US Consulate in Guwahati (check address); other embassies in Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- HGI → Itanagar (taxi): ≈ ₹350, 30 min (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw city centre: ₹150–₹250 (≈ US$2–3) per ride
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is this? (yah kitna hai?)
- सबसे नज़दीकी बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? — Where is the nearest bus stop? (sabse najdeeki bas stop kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Itanagar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑hotel shuttle (HGI → Hotel Donyi Polo Ashok).
- Inner Line Permit assistance via local travel agents.
Sources
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