Tripura

Tripura, situated in the mountainous region is one of the north eastern states. It is bound by Bangladesh in the north, west and south and northeast . To the east it shares boundaries with the state of Assam and Mizoram. This tribal land is known for its magnificient palaces, gardens, hills, temples, lakes, waterfalls and reservoir. Agartala is the ideal base for a visit to Tripura. The dense forest, rich flora, fauna and different tribal dances all make this a wonderful state

Getting There

By Air : Agartala is connected by flights to Kolkatta, Guwahati and Delhi.

By Road : Tripura has excellant network of roads. Silchar is (288 kms), Guwahati(599 kms), Shillong(499 kms), Dharmanagar(200 kms) from Agartala.

By Rail : The two nearest railway stations are Kumarghat (160 kms) and Dharama Nagar (200 kms) in the North-East Frontier Railway.

Related Accommodations

It has only limited accommodation and visitors can choose from tourists bunglow, private guest houses and budget hotels.

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Attractions

Ujjavanta Palace

Situated in the heart of the city, it spreads on an area of almost one square kilometre. This palace was constructed by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya Bahadur and is known for the Indo-Saracenic architecture. Built in 1899-1901, this palace houses the State Legislative Assembly. The Chinese room's ceiling, the beautifully carved doors, the water pools and the fountains all are appealing.

Sepahijala Wild life Sanctuary

The sanctuary is situated amidst Charilam Reserve Forest, covering an area of 18 sq kms. It is a national reservoir with more than 150 species of birds, Spectacled Monkey being one of the main attractions of the park. Driving into the thick forest, enjoying pedal boating, riding on toy train are unique experience for the tourists. Lakes, Zoo, botanical garden are the attractions of the sanctuary.

Kamalasagar Lake

Situated on the border of Bangladesh this beautiful lake was made by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in fifteenth century. A famous temple of Goddess Kali on the banks of Kamalasagar enhances the beauty of the lake. This lake has turned into a picnic spot.

Tripurasundari Temple

One of the ancient temples in Tripura, it is situated on the hilltop near Udaipur. It is one of the 51 piths ie holy sites, and recognized as Mata Bari. Goddess Tripurasundri, an avtar of Parvathi, is the main diety of this 500 years old temple, which is also called the Koorma Pith.

Unakoti

The exact meaning of Unakoti is one less than a crore, visitors can see these many stone images and rock cut carvings here. These rock cut carvings and murals are known for the primitive beauty. This Shaiba pilgrimage is located in the beautifully landscaped forest area. Every year 'Ashokastami Mela' is held here in April.

Travel Facts

Area 10,486 sq km
Population 3.5 million
Climate Summer 25° C - 36° C :Winter 14° C - 34° C
Languages Bengali and Kakborak, Manipuri
Best Time to Visit September to March
Excursion Verinag(80 kms), Anantnag(64 km), Sonamarg(87 Kms), Pahalgam(86 Kms), Gulmarg(56 Kms)

Must Try Out

Shopping

Tripura is known for the alluring bamboo, cane and wooden handicrafts. Furniture, toys, lamp shades, baskets, calendars, ivory work and tribal jewellery are also popular among the tourists.

Cuisine

In Tripura, people are mainly non-vegetarian, Fish being the most favourite. Dishes made from ducks, bamboo are also very popular. Fish Fried rice, Bamboo shoot fry, Poora mach are some of the delicious dishes which must be tasted.