About Polo Park
Polo Park is a small botanical garden and public park located in Naharlagun, Papum Pare district, Arunachal Pradesh, adjacent to the twin capital area of Naharlagun-Itanagar. Maintained by the state forest department, it is known for its collection of cane, bamboo and other native flora, shaded walking paths and picnic lawns. It serves as a popular recreational and nature-education spot for residents and visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact, well-maintained green space with paved walkways, bamboo and cane groves, seasonal flower beds, and open lawns for picnics. The park has a children's play area, benches for resting, and a small mini-zoo enclosure with local fauna. The setting is flat and shaded, suitable for leisurely walks, photography and family outings within an urban surroundings near NH 415.
Key highlights
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Botanical garden with extensive bamboo and cane collection
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Shaded walking paths and manicured lawns for picnics
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Children's play area and family recreation space
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Small mini-zoo with local species
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Easily accessible green space between Naharlagun and Itanagar
History of Polo Park
Polo Park was developed and is maintained by the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Department as a botanical garden and conservation-cum-recreation area to showcase the state's rich cane, bamboo and orchid flora and to provide an urban green space for the capital region.
Culture & Context
The park is a popular community recreation and picnic destination for residents of Naharlagun and Itanagar and is used for leisure, family gatherings and nature education about native plants of Arunachal Pradesh.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Donyi Polo Airport at Hollongi, Itanagar, about 25 km away; Lilabari Airport in Assam is an alternative. |
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| By train |