Famous Attractions and Places Of Interest In Tripura
Agartala
A capital city of Tripura, Agartala is a mini storehouse of rich cultural diversity. The beautiful capital city is blessed with a forest cover adding to the serene environment and the calm ambience. The state is quite popular for the temples like Jagannath Temple, Venuban Vihar, Buddha Mandir, Laxminarayana Temple and much more.
Deotamura
This site is remarkable for the rock-cut reliquary having antediluvian idols of Shiva, Ganesh, Vishnu, Kartikeya, Mahishasur Mardini Durga and other gods and goddesses carved out of stone. The large images carved on vertical rocks are immensely beautiful. You can enjoy a boat ride here to enjoy the panorama of lush green vegetations, picturesque sites of hills and the breathtaking sculptures.
Pilak
Pilak is one of the famous tourist destinations and it holds the key to Tripura’s ancient history. It is situated in the lush green dotted with paddy fields, sparse human habitation and occasional upland. This pristine destination consists of various tourist attractions of terracotta plaques, sealing with Stupa and stone appearance of Avalokitesvara and the images of Narasimhan as well, found there dating back to Buddhist period.
Udaipur
It is the most famous tourist attraction in the northeast state of Tripura. Located at a distance of 55 km away from Agartala, the charming place is well known for famous temples of Tripura that are Sundari Temple and Bhubneswari temple. It is also quite popular for Seahijala- the Wildlife Sanctuary.
Unakoti
This hidden gem is located about 178 km from Agartala. Unakoti is an ancient site which has a gigantic sculpture of Hindu deities. The name Unakoti means one less than a crore and the mesmerizing sculpture is about 30 to 40 feet high and have an early rawness which is a quite similar to the tribal style of art than to the classical Indian style.
Jampui Hill
It is the most beautiful landscape and is an upcoming travel tour in India. Jump hills is a home of eternal springs and also shelters Mizo and Reango tribes. The soothing climate of this enticing hill offers you to enjoy the sunset and sunrise as well as for adventurous trekking routes.
Museums and Palaces of Tripura
Ujjayanta Palace
Located in the heart of Agartala city, Ujjayanta Palace is built by Radhakishore Manikya Bahadur in1901. This mesmerizing palace has been adorned with lush green, pools and magnificent fountains. Visitors can enjoy the musical fountains on both sides of the domes of this three stories structure and exquisite interiors.
Kunjaban Palace
It is the spectacular imperial palace is built by Maharaja Bijendra Kishore and is located closely to Ujjayanta Palace. This beautiful palace is nestled in the rich green hillocks. The charming palace serves lush green gardens, lawns and yards which is the official residence of Governor of Tripura India.
Neermahal Palace
It is the royal palace which is built on Rudra Sagar Lake with the influence of Hindu and Mughal architecture. The charming palace has a breathtaking castle, whopping towers, the moats and the bridges. The places are divided into sides, one on the Western side is known as Andar Mahal which was used by royal family and the other one on the Eastern side which was used by securities and servants.
Malancha Niwas
The beautiful Bangalow is close to the Kunjban Palaced situated on an emerald hillock. In 1919, it was basically a kaccha house where Rabindra Tagore stayed. Now it has developed as a Pucca House and named Malancha Niwas as well as it has become one of the famous tourist destinations in
Tripura.
Tripura Government Museum
It is one the mesmerizing museum in Tripura which preserves the arts and crafts. It comprises of some rare stones and bronze idols, ancients coins as well as archaeological items of Tripura and neighbouring places. It also consists embroidery of Bengal and Buddhist sculptures from Pilak.
Wildlife holidays of Tripura
The marvellous city is consisting of many popular wildlife sanctuaries which are rich in flora and fauna. These wildlife sanctuaries are home to various endangered animal species, birds, insects and plant kingdom.
Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary
This sanctuary of South Tripura is sprawled in a vast area and it is home to various migratory birds as well as the great reservoir. The wildlife sanctuary is one of the popular for consisting of various mammals like elephant, bison, sambar, barking deer and reptiles. It is the best destination for wildlife lover.
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary
The sanctuary is expanded in the vast area where you will find a Botanical Garden Zoo and it allures a commoner and a botanical alike, a lake and plentiful species of trees. The sanctuary is encompassing different animals as well as it provides a spectacular view of reptiles 150 species of migratory birds is bewitching. Abasarika and Amrit Sagar lakes serve amenities of boating.
Gondacherra Wild Life Sanctuary
It is the most visited wildlife sanctuary which engrosses in the pure and serene atmosphere. The dense forest encompasses Tiger, Bison, Deer and wild horses, as well as the water bodies, adjoin the sanctuary. It is the home to many migratory and non-migratory birds.
The Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary
It is known as the Research Center for a younger generation to speculate the natural habitats of many species in depth. Spread over in a vast area, the sanctuary is encompassing of a huge collection of India Bison, residents and migratory birds like Red Jungle Fowl, Pheasant Tailed Jacana, Indiana Black drongo and many more.
Temples Tours of Tripura
Tripura Sundari Temple
Located at a distance of 55km from Agartala, Tripura Sundari Temple is one of the holiest Hindu shrines in the part of the country. This beautiful temple considered to be one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and is comprised of a square type sanctum of the typical Bengali hut. Situated in Udaipur, this opulent temple is the most attractive tourist destinations for pilgrimage in Tripura.
Bhavanneshwari Temple
Situated on the river banks of Gomti in Udaipur, Bhavanneshwari Temple is the most famous Hindu temple in Tripura. It was built by Maharaja Govinda Manikya Located about 55km away from Agartala, this charming temple is immortalized in two of Rabindra Tagore’s plays-namely Rajarshi and Bisharjan.
Jagannatha Temple
Located close to the Ujjayanta Palace in the capital city of Agartala, Jagannatha Temple is not only famous for the pilgrims point but also a remarkable architectural feat. The opulent temple is embellished with shining orange structured Shikharas. This beautiful temple was built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya in the 19 century.
Chaturdasha Devta Temple
Located at a distance of 14 km from Agartala, Chaturdasha Devta Temple is an ancient temple. It has a historical temple with fourteen head images of Gods and Goddesses called ‘Chaturadasha Devta’. The charming temple has a Grabhgriha and a Nat Mandapa.
Uma Maheshwar Temple
Uma Maheshwari temple is the Hindu temple following the Shiva and Shakti tradition. This elegant temple is another name of Goddess Durga. It is the one of most prominent destination in Agartala. It is in Saffron colour and has lavish green yards.
Kali Temple
Located on a hill overlooking a water pool ‘Kamla Sagar’, Kali Temple is also called as Kasba Kali Bari. At a distance of 27 km from Agartala, the temple is a quite famous pilgrimage spot in Tripura and the images of goddesses Dasabhuja Durga or Mahishasurmardini are made up of sandstones. Infinite pilgrims from different parts of country visit this sacred temple during festival seasons.
Venuban Vihara
Located about 2 km distance away from Agartala, Venuban Vihara is a Buddha shrine consists of a metal idol of Lord Buddha. Due to the peaceful and composed ambience of temple allures a larger number of pilgrims from all over the country.
Budha Temple
Buddha Mandir is a much revered religious destination located in the heart of the city. The temple is known for beautiful idols of Buddha and Bodhisattva which is believed to have Burmese origin. The tranquil ambience of this opulent temple attracts hordes of religious tourists.
Benu Ban Bihari
Located at Kunjaban area in northern part of Agartala, Benuban Ban Bihar is one of the most visited temples in Tripura. This small shrine preserves some elegant metal idols of Lord Buddha. The calm and peaceful monastery attracts ample of tourists.
How to Reach Tripura
By Air : Agartala, the state capital has the main airport where many public and private airlines operate regular flights. The state has 3 more airports in Khowai, Kamalpur and Kailashahar where small chartered-planes can land easily.
By Rail : The nearest railway station is Kumarghat at a distance of 140 km. from Agartala. This railway station is connected to Guwahati which is well connected by other cities.
