Agartala

India

Agartala is the capital city of Tripura, a north-eastern state of India.

Temperatures drop down and becomes freezing cold in winter.

  • Akhaura Checkpost. It handles the largest number of visitors to and from neighbouring Bangladesh.
  • Gedu Miar Maszid. The main place of worship for the Muslims of Tripura, this imposing ‘Maszid’, located in Shibnagar area of Agartala bears testimony to the devotion and piety of a remarkable individual .
  • Jagannath Temple. Famous not only from the pilgrims point of view, this temple is also a remarkable architectural feat with its octagonal base and its impressive pradhakshin patha round the sanctum. The pillars are crowned by square and pyramidal cones. Tripura Government Museum
  • Lakshmi Narayan Temple. The idol of Lord Krishna was installed by Krishnananda Sevayet of Laxmi Narayan temple more than 45 years ago. The temple is also registered under the Indian antiquity act.
  • Maharaja Bir Bikram College. Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishor Manikya Bahadur, the last king of Tripura founded this in the year 1947.
  • Mariyam Nagar Church. Standing amidst the lush green lap of nature, seven kilometres east of Agartala, Mariamnagar is actually a historical site. The Catholic church in this sparsely populated pastoral scenario had once been used by Portuguese settlers.
  • Nehru Park. Inaugurated in 2003, it is a happy hub for people of all ages looking to get away from the city.
  • Rabindra Kanan, Krishna Nagar. Quietly nestled south of Raj Bhawan, the sprawling ‘Rabindra Kanan’, a park with lush greenery and an abundance of flowers, is home to children and young people looking for a peaceful getaway.
  • Rose Valley Amusement Park. Ujjayanta Palace
  • Sukanta Academy. It is a science museum in the heart of Agartala town. A small planetarium has also been set up within the complex to attract students, research scholars and scientist.
  • Tripura Government Museum. Established 1970 in the heart of the town, it preserves some rare images, epigraphs numismatic evidence which throws light on the glorious past of Tripura and some of the adjoining states.
  • Ujjayanta Palace. Built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya during 1899-1901, this is a two-storied mansion, with mixed type of architecture with three high domes, the central one being 86 feet high. The magnificent tile floor, curved wooden ceiling and beautifully crafted doors are notable. The palace has huge Mughal style gardens, beautified by pools and gardens. Flood lighting and fountains have also added to its beauty. Now it houses the State Legislative Assembly.
  • Venuban Vihar. A Buddha Temple, it is one of the most attractive Buddhist destinations of Tripura, located at Kunjaban area in northern part of Agartala town.
  • 1971 War Memorial, Dhaleswar, 799001. It is a war memoriaal dedicated to the Indian Soldiers who died during the Bangladesh liberation war of 1971.

Akhaura Checkpost. It handles the largest number of visitors to and from neighbouring Bangladesh.

Gedu Miar Maszid. The main place of worship for the Muslims of Tripura, this imposing ‘Maszid’, located in Shibnagar area of Agartala bears testimony to the devotion and piety of a remarkable individual .

Jagannath Temple. Famous not only from the pilgrims point of view, this temple is also a remarkable architectural feat with its octagonal base and its impressive pradhakshin patha round the sanctum. The pillars are crowned by square and pyramidal cones.

Lakshmi Narayan Temple. The idol of Lord Krishna was installed by Krishnananda Sevayet of Laxmi Narayan temple more than 45 years ago. The temple is also registered under the Indian antiquity act.

Maharaja Bir Bikram College. Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishor Manikya Bahadur, the last king of Tripura founded this in the year 1947.

Mariyam Nagar Church. Standing amidst the lush green lap of nature, seven kilometres east of Agartala, Mariamnagar is actually a historical site. The Catholic church in this sparsely populated pastoral scenario had once been used by Portuguese settlers.

Nehru Park. Inaugurated in 2003, it is a happy hub for people of all ages looking to get away from the city.

Rabindra Kanan, Krishna Nagar. Quietly nestled south of Raj Bhawan, the sprawling ‘Rabindra Kanan’, a park with lush greenery and an abundance of flowers, is home to children and young people looking for a peaceful getaway.

Rose Valley Amusement Park.

Sukanta Academy. It is a science museum in the heart of Agartala town. A small planetarium has also been set up within the complex to attract students, research scholars and scientist.

Tripura Government Museum. Established 1970 in the heart of the town, it preserves some rare images, epigraphs numismatic evidence which throws light on the glorious past of Tripura and some of the adjoining states.

Ujjayanta Palace. Built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya during 1899-1901, this is a two-storied mansion, with mixed type of architecture with three high domes, the central one being 86 feet high. The magnificent tile floor, curved wooden ceiling and beautifully crafted doors are notable. The palace has huge Mughal style gardens, beautified by pools and gardens. Flood lighting and fountains have also added to its beauty. Now it houses the State Legislative Assembly.

Venuban Vihar. A Buddha Temple, it is one of the most attractive Buddhist destinations of Tripura, located at Kunjaban area in northern part of Agartala town.

1971 War Memorial, Dhaleswar, 799001. It is a war memoriaal dedicated to the Indian Soldiers who died during the Bangladesh liberation war of 1971.

Cane and bamboo artwork is available.

Indian, Chinese, Continental food is available in any good restaurant in Agartala. Prices are low compared to Indian metros and comparable in quality. Excellent street food available and the main street is a hub of activity during the evening where you can get anything from chai to particularly good popcorn.

  • Momos N More, Advisor Chowmuhani, Krishna Nagar, +91 381 230 3663. Fried rice, noodles and of course, momo dumplings.
  • Sherwoli Sweets: It is near ujjayanto palace. Mini Thali is awesome here. Feast to the Taste Buds!

Momos N More, Advisor Chowmuhani, Krishna Nagar, +91 381 230 3663. Fried rice, noodles and of course, momo dumplings.

Sherwoli Sweets: It is near ujjayanto palace. Mini Thali is awesome here. Feast to the Taste Buds!

Agartala is teeming with liquor shops where cheap brands are easily available. It is not permissible to drink openly on the roads or in public places.

  • Domboor Lake and Raima valley — Domboor Lake has 48 islands surrounded by green forests and vegetation. Water sports are an attraction for travellers as well as bird watchers. Raima valley is a scenic area with several decorative gardens
  • Gondacherra Wildlife Sanctuary — Forested area for various species of primates, tiger, etc. Surrounding bodies of water provide home to several species of birds and seasonal migratory birds
  • Jampui Hills — Sparsely populated area; once a site of orange plantations, now provides a leisurely and peaceful atmosphere of scenic views for travellers
  • Matabari — is the site for the extremely revered Tripureswari Mandir and festival
  • Melaghar — a small town approx. 50 km from Agartala, hosts several festivals during the year and is home to Neermahal (one of the few water palaces in India)
  • Pilak — an archaeological site where Buddhist and Hindu artifacts have been discovered
  • Sipahijala Wildlife Sanctuary — is a woodland area with an artificial lake and contains natural botanical and zoological gardens. There are enclosures for a wide variety of animals
  • Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary — has areas of virgin forest containing some rare vegetation. Indian Bison is an attraction as well as species of birds, deer, langur, reptiles and other animals
  • Unakoti — an historic and ancient Shaivite (Hindu sect) place of pilgrimage where one can view the many rock carvings and murals in an area of mountains and waterfalls. This place is awesome, but beware of the travel from Agartala to Unakoti. The roads are in very bad condition and taking a train from Agartala to Kumarghat and from there shared rickshaws for about ₹80-100 will take you to Unakoti. It is on the way from Kumarghat to Dharmanagar. This place is totally worth the fun

Domboor Lake and Raima valley — Domboor Lake has 48 islands surrounded by green forests and vegetation. Water sports are an attraction for travellers as well as bird watchers. Raima valley is a scenic area with several decorative gardens

Gondacherra Wildlife Sanctuary — Forested area for various species of primates, tiger, etc. Surrounding bodies of water provide home to several species of birds and seasonal migratory birds

Jampui Hills — Sparsely populated area; once a site of orange plantations, now provides a leisurely and peaceful atmosphere of scenic views for travellers

[[Matabari]] — is the site for the extremely revered Tripureswari Mandir and festival

Melaghar — a small town approx. 50 km from Agartala, hosts several festivals during the year and is home to Neermahal (one of the few water palaces in India)

Pilak — an archaeological site where Buddhist and Hindu artifacts have been discovered

Sipahijala Wildlife Sanctuary — is a woodland area with an artificial lake and contains natural botanical and zoological gardens. There are enclosures for a wide variety of animals

Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary — has areas of virgin forest containing some rare vegetation. Indian Bison is an attraction as well as species of birds, deer, langur, reptiles and other animals

Unakoti — an historic and ancient Shaivite (Hindu sect) place of pilgrimage where one can view the many rock carvings and murals in an area of mountains and waterfalls. This place is awesome, but beware of the travel from Agartala to Unakoti. The roads are in very bad condition and taking a train from Agartala to Kumarghat and from there shared rickshaws for about ₹80-100 will take you to Unakoti. It is on the way from Kumarghat to Dharmanagar. This place is totally worth the fun