Tucked away in a corner of northeastern India, Tripura joined the Indian republic in 1948. Tripura is mainly a hilly territory with altitudes varying from 50 to 3080 ft above sea level, though the major population of the state lives in the plains.
Agartala, the picturesque capital offers beautiful palaces, gardens, hills, temples and lakes, scenic Tirthamulkh with its lakes and waterfalls. The tribal with a rich and varied culture, belongs mainly to the Reang, Chakma, Halam and Usai communities. Music and dance are an integral part of their lives. Garia dances held for the prosperity of the people. Tripura is best visited after the southwest monsoons in October. Temperature varies between 10 to 35 Degree Celsius; Average Annual Rainfall 2100mm; Highest Rain Fall 2855 mm (Kamalpur); Lowest rainfall 1811 mm (Sonamura).
PLACES OF INTEREST:
UJJAYANTA PALACE:
This Royal House which stands in the capital city Agartala covering one sq. km area was built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya in 1901 in extravagant Indo-Saracenic style. Legislature, the palace’s opulent interior includes a tiled Chinese room with a magnificent ceiling crafted by artisans brought from China. It is open to visitors when the Assembly is not in session.
NEERMAHAL:
Neermahal Water Place, 55 km south of Agartala, on an island in Rudrasagar Lake was the summer home of the former maharajas of Tripura. Built in white marble and red sand stone. This fairy-tale palace has a profusion of pavilions, balconies, turrets and bridges. It is only lake palace in Eastern India.
KAMALASAGAR KAIL TEMPLE:
This temple was built on a hill-top by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in the late 15th century. It is situated just beside the Bangladesh border and at distance of 30km from Agartala. The lake in front of this temple rightly enhances its beauty.
TRIPURA SUNDARI TEMPLE:
This temple is at distance of 56km from Agartala and located on a hill-top at Udaipur. It is regarded as one of the 51 pithas of Hindu pilgrims, built by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in 1501 A.D. It consists of a square type sanctum of the typical Bengali hut tupe. The lake in front of the temple added to its beauty.
BHUBANSEWARI TEMPLE:
Temple is situated on the bank of the Gomati river at Udaipur, which is 55 km from Agartala. This temple is immortalized in Tagore plays-namely ‘Rajarsheee’ and ‘Visarjan’.
UNAKOTI:
It is Shaiva pilgrimage and situated at a distance of 186 km from Agartala. The stone and rock cut image of the hill slopes belongs to 7th to 9th centuries. The Unakoti means one less than a crore. it is the largest Bas-relief sculpture in India.
DEVTAMURA:
Famous for its panel of rock carvings on the stiff mountain wall on the bank of the Gomati. It dates back to 15th to 16th centuries A.D. and is at a distance of 75 km from capital city of Agartala.
PILAK:
Pilak is treasure house of the Hindu & Buddhist sculptures. It dates back to 8th to 9th centuries A.D. and located at distance of 113 km from state capital Agartala. Numerous stone & terracotta images including the images of Avolokiteshwar and Narasimha have been found.
JAMPUI HILLS:
The permanent seat of eternal spring is situated at an altitude of 3000 ft. above sea level and is at a distance of 250 km from Agartala. Jampui is famous for its charming landscape and bracing climate. Which make ideal hill destination for the tourist. Village tourism is being promoted here.
BEST TIME TO VISIT:
September to March.
ENTRY FORMALITIES:
Restricted Area Permit system has been lifted in 1995. No entry fee is required for visiting Tripura.
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