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Gyakar Sinyi (Ganga Lake) Forest Trail, Itanagar
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Gyakar Sinyi (Ganga Lake) Forest Trail, Itanagar

Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India

4.0 (0)
Overview

A forest-ringed lake of orchid-hung trees and paddle boats near the capital — a picnic-and-boating spot with tropical-forest walking trails.

Why visit: The capital's favourite forest-and-lake picnic.

Things to do
  • ›Forest lake boats
  • ›Orchid trees
  • ›Nature trails
  • ›Itanagar combo
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Apr

Entry fee

₹10–30

Est. budget

₹100–400

Duration

Half day

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