Ita Fort is situated in the Itanagar town, is one of the most important historical sites in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India. The name literally means “Fort of bricks”. It also lends its name to the city Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. The fort has an irregular shape, built mainly with bricks dating back to the 14th-15th Century. The total brickwork is of 16,200 cubic metre lengths which was probably built by kings of the Chutiya kingdom which ruled the region during that time. The fort has three different entrances at three different sides, which are western, the eastern and the southern sides.
Attractions Views Of Ita Fort
The top sightseeing places in Itanagar are Ganga Lake, Ita Fort, Namdapha National Park, Rupa, Gompa Buddhist Temple, Itanagar Wild Life Sanctuary.
How To Reach Ita Fort?
The nearest airport is Lilabari airport in North Lakhimpur is the nearest airport to the Itanagar at a distance of about 57 kilometres. Lilabari airport receives regional Air India flights from Kolkata and Guwahati. You can reach Itanagar via bus from Banderdewa, North Lakhimpur, Tezpur and Guwahati.
Image Gallery of Top Hangout and Tourist Places in Itanagar-Ita Fort
