Itanagar guide
Packing List
What to pack for Itanagar
In February, Itanagar is typically cool, light rain possible (10 to 22°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Itanagar essentials
- Modest outfits that cover shoulders and knees for town and religious sites
Documents
- Photo ID
- Travel tickets (print + digital)
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm jacket or fleece
- Layers for cool evenings
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Eat at established restaurants and hotels. Local Arunachali cuisine includes rice, pork, and apong (rice beer). Always drink...
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Moderate 4G. Jio and Airtel in Itanagar and Naharlagun twins. Signal drops on hilly roads. Inner Line Permit...
- Taxi drivers overcharging from the bus terminal — fix price before boarding
- February highlights: Nyokum festival