Gekar Sinyi (Ganga Lake)

Gekar Sinyi, commonly known as Ganga Lake, is a natural lake located about 6 kilometres from Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh. Surrounded by dense evergreen forest, hills and rugged topography, the lake has greenish water and a small forested islet. It is a popular recreation, boating and picnic spot for locals and tourists and is regarded as a natural heritage feature of the Itanagar Capital Complex.

Visitors can expect a small natural lake set within dense forest and low hills on the outskirts of Itanagar. The lake has green-coloured water, a tree-covered patch in the middle, and a forested shoreline. Facilities include a boating area with paddle boats and row boats, lakeside seating, and viewpoints for photography and sightseeing. The surroundings are quiet and forested, suitable for short walks, picnicking and birdwatching. Access is via a forest road from Itanagar town.

Known as Gekar Sinyi in the Nyishi dialect meaning confined lake, the lake is regarded as a natural heritage site by the local Nyishi community and is associated with local traditions of the Itanagar area