Agartala
The best of both worlds
Agartala Tourism
Located only 2 kilometers away from the border of Bangladesh, Agartala is the capital city of the state of Tripura. It is one of the fastest developing cities in the country. It lies on the banks of the river Haora.
It gets its name from the Agarwood trees that are found in the region that is famous for a valuable incense that they produce. Agartala has rich cultural and historical diversity in it that it was ruled dominantly by the Manikya Dynasty. It has many temples and palaces making it a cultural hub of the state. Also, a lot of the population are migrants, making it a mix of cultures.
While being the most developed city in the state, it is still miles away from a typical metropolitan city. So it is bound to offer to you the best of both worlds.
Things to do in Agartala
1.Chittangong Hills
87 kilometres from city centre
A group of hills and mountains spread over a large area together comprise the Chittagon...
Read more2.Kunjaban Palace
3 kilometres from city centre
The official residence of the Governer of Tripura, the Kunjaban Palace was constructed ...
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3.Tripura Sundari Temple
42 kilometres from city centre
This temple is believed to be one of the holiest shrines in the country. The temple is ...
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4.Ujjayanta Palace
1 kilometres from city centre
A 250-acre vast spread of ground with Mughal gardens covering the major portion of it a...
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5.Jagannath Temple
1 kilometres from city centre
Constructed in the 19th century by King Radha Kishore of the Manikya Dynasty, it is ded...
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6.Neermahal
36 kilometres from city centre
Constructed in 1938, The literal translation of the Neermahal is the Water Palace. This...
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7.Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary
18 kilometres from city centre
It is also called the Sipahijola Sanctuary, it is located at 25 kilometers from Agartal...
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8.Gondacherra Wildlife Sanctuary
18 kilometres from city centre
Though it is not up to the mark with its contemporaries in terms of infrastructure, thi...
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9.Buddha Temple
2 kilometres from city centre
Archeological studies show that Buddhists were the inhabitants and rulers of Tripura fo...
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11.Raima Valley
3 kilometres from city centre
The Raima Valley is formed by the Jampui Hills, has plantations and gardens spread over...
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12.Jampui Hill
103 kilometres from city centre
The view of the rising and setting sun at the Jampui Hills is something to behold. It i...
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Local Cuisine
Mui Borok, that is what the locals call the cuisine of Tripura with love that pours out of their bellies. One thing you will find in all the kitchens of Tripura is 'Berma' or dried and fermented fish. As it shares its border with Bangladesh, a lot of Bangladeshi influence creeps into the plates of Tripura.
The very famous rice beer preparation of Tripura is called the Chauk and is gulped down in plenty on festive occasions. There are not many restaurants in Agartala but they do offer a number of different cuisines. Some of the best restaurants are:
1. Garam Tawa
2. Kurry Klub
How to reach
Agartala, despite being a very small area is well connected to the neighbouring states as it is the capital of tripura and is generally a base that tourists and travel enthusiasts use to go around from.
How to Reach by Flight
The Agartala Airport is located 12 kilometers from the city of Singerbhil. It is connected to all major airports like Delhi, Guwahati, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, and Guwahati. It is a short drive from the airport into the city and usually, hotels arrange pick ups.
How to Reach by Train
There are direct trains from Silchar and Lumding in Assam to Agartala. The railway station is located few kilometers from the city center.
How to Reach by Bus
Agartala is connected by bus routes to Guwahati, Silchar and Shillong. It is also connected to Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, via road.
How to Reach by Road
Traveling to Agartala by road can make for some breathtaking views but is usually not preferred unless Agartala is the starting point to your journey.
How to travel within
Agartala Itinerary
Day 1:
Start the day with some history by visiting the Neermahal, Ujjayanta Palace and Jaganath temple located in the palace ground itself. End the day soaking in the orange sunset ay Jampui Hills.
Day 2:
Visit the Wildlife Sanctuary, Tripura Government Museum and the Buddha temple. Chittagong hills are also something you cannot afford to miss.
