Interesting facts

1. Naharlagun is considered the "twin city" of Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, separated by a distance of about 14 kilometers. 2. The city hosts the Naharlagun Railway Station, which was the first major railway station in Arunachal Pradesh. 3. The first train to the state, the Naharlagun-Dekargaon Passenger, was flagged off in April 2014. 4. The prestigious Donyi Polo Express connects Naharlagun directly to Guwahati in Assam. 5. The city is home to the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), the very first medical college in Arunachal Pradesh. 6. An Inner Line Permit (ILP) is mandatory for all non-native Indian citizens to enter Naharlagun. 7. Polo Park, located in Naharlagun, is a popular botanical garden featuring a wide variety of orchids and a small zoo. 8. The city's famous Sunday Market is a vibrant hub where locals sell traditional items, fresh organic vegetables, bamboo shoots, and local handicrafts. 9. Hindi is the most widely spoken language (lingua franca) in Naharlagun, serving as a bridge between the many distinct indigenous linguistic groups. 10. Naharlagun is situated at an elevation of approximately 200 meters above sea level. 11. The city is administratively part of the Papum Pare district. 12. Naharlagun and Itanagar are governed together under the Itanagar Municipal Corporation. 13. The Dikrong River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra, flows close to the city. 14. Naharlagun has a helipad that facilitates Pawan Hans helicopter services, crucial for transport during monsoon landslides. 15. The traditional religion of the indigenous people here is Donyi-Polo (worship of the Sun and the Moon). 16. The city is a major center for cane and bamboo craft, which are integral to the state's cultural identity. 17. Nyokum Yullo, the agricultural festival of the Nyishi tribe, is celebrated with great pomp in Naharlagun every February. 18. The city serves as the commercial gateway for the capital, hosting numerous wholesale markets and distributors. 19. Before the inauguration of the Donyi Polo Airport in Hollongi, the closest airport was Lilabari Airport in Assam, which visitors accessed via Naharlagun. 20. Naharlagun experiences a sub-tropical climate with hot, humid summers and very heavy monsoon rains.