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                                                                An Aerial View Of Ujjayanta Palace
Agartala
The main attractions in Agartala ar Ujjayanta Palace, State Museum, Tribal Museum, Sukanta Academy, M.B.B. College, Laxminarayan Temple, Uma Maheswar Temple, Jagannath Temple, Benuban Bihar, Gedu Mian Mosque, Malanch Niwas, Rabindra Kanan, Purbasha, Handicrafts Designing Centre, Fourteen Goddess Temple, Portuguese Church etc.

Accommodation : Rajarshee Yatri Niwas, Yatrika, Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel and Private Hotels.

Rajarshi Badsha Hotel & Resorts,Near Circuit House,Agartala Phone: 201034       Seat Rent : Rs 225/- to Rs1500/-

Hotel Rajdhani, B.K.Road,Agartala , Tel. No: 223387                                                       Seat Rent: Rs 170/- to Rs 900/-

Royal Guest House, Palace Compound, Agartala, Tel No:225652                                  Seat  Rent: Rs150/- to Rs 1000/-

Hotel Radha International,Central Road,Agartala,Tel No:384530                                 Seat Rent: Rs180/- to Rs 450/-

Hotel Executive Inn,Post Office Chowmohani,Agartala,Te.No:325047                          Seat Rent: Rs120/- to Rs 820/-

Hotel Star, N.S.Road,Agartala, Tel. No:203661                                                                 Seat Rent : Rs170/- to Rs 850/-

Hotel Minakshi, Hawkers Corner Road,Agartala, Tel. No:383430                               Seat Rent : Rs 100/- to Rs 400/-

Tripura Guest House,Mantri Bari Road,Agartala,Tel No:327994                                 Seat Rent: Rs 100/- to Rs 150/-

Deep Guest House, Laxminarayan Bari Road,Agartala                                                    Seat Rent: Rs 100/- to Rs 150/-

          
Ujjayanta Palace
    Click here for a larger view of the palace.

This royal house, which stands in the Capital city Agartala covering one sq.Km. area was built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya during 1899-1901.It is a two storied mansion, having a mixed type of architecture with three high domes, the central one being 86’ high. The magnificent tile floor, curved wooden ceiling and beautifully crafted doors are particularly notable. The palace is set with huge Mughal style gardens, beautified by pools and gardens and tiled floors. Flood lighting and fountains have also added to its beauty.

Location : 
Agartala.

Accommodation :
Rajarshee Yatri Niwas, Yatrika, Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel and Private Hotels..

How to reach Agartala ?		 By air from Kolkata/Guwahati. Agartala connected with Kolkata by Indian Airlines 

from Guwhati to Agartala three days in a week. IA also flies from Kolkata to       

Agartala daily.

By Train upto Dharmanagar/ Kumarghat and then by road.

Distance from Dharmanagar is 192 km, bus fare from Dharmanagar Rs.65/- 

Distance from Kumarghat – 170 km, bus fare from Kumarghat Rs.50/-.

Guwhati is at Distance of 600 KM from Agartala.It can be covered by daily Bus Service.

 
Kunjaban Palace

Aerial View of the Governers House

A green hillock known as Kunjaban ( a bower) for its scenic beauty stands to the north of Ujjayanta palace at a distance of about 1 Km. Maharaja Birendra Kishore Manikya (1909-1923) selected this beautiful place for building a suburban palace for retreat and constructed a palace in 1917 which was named as ‘Pushbanta Palace’. The Maharaja himself being gifted artist is said to have drawn the plan of the palace and its adjoining garden.

Poet Rabindranath Tagore stayed in the eastern apartment of this palace during his 7th and last visit to the state in 1926. This palace was the mute witness to many of the great poet's creations including a number of popular songs. There are well laid gardens and lawns inside the palace which is the official residence of the Governor of Tripura now. The southern side of the garden has been made open for the public and has been named as ‘Rabindra Kanan’

 
Malancha Niwas

The Bungalow adjacent to Kunjaban palace situated on a hillock was originally a kaccha house where Tagore stayed during his visit in 1919. The pucca construction was subsequently built and given the name of Malancha Niwas.

Location : 
Agartala

Accommodation :
Rajarshee Yatri Niwas, Yatrika, Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel and Private Hotels..

How to reach Agartala ?
  • By air from Calcutta/ Guwahati.
  • By Train upto Dharmanagar/ Kumarghat and then by road.
  • Distance from Dharmanagar is 192 km, bus fare from Dharmanagar Rs.65/-
  • Distance from Kumarghat – 170 km, bus fare from Kumarghat Rs.50/-.



Neermahal

Click here for a larger view of Neermahal at night.

This magnificent lake palace was constructed as a summer resort in 1930 by late Maharaja Birbikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur in the middle of a natural lake called Rudrasagar having an area of 5.35 Sq.Km. The construction was undertaken by Martin & Burn Co. and it is the only lake palace in the entire eastern India.Flood lighting of the palace has been arranged in the evening. In addition, water sports facilities are being extended. The palace is going to be renovated and a museum depicting the royal life style will be set up inside the palace. In addition Light & Sound show on the historical past and cultural heritage of Tripura will be organised in the palace. In water number of migratory birds are found in the lake surrounding Neermahal.
 
Location : 		53 k.m. from Agartala.

Accommodation :
Sagarmahal Tourist Lodge.

How to reach Neermahal ?
Agartala to Melaghar in Sonamura Sub-Division by bus (Rs.15/-) only and then by rickshaw (Rs.5/-) only.
Accomodation Sagarmahal Tourist Lodge, Dormitory Rs 60/- per bed +10% tax. Holiday flats Rs. 200/- per flat+10% tax. Doule bed(AC) Rs 300/-+10% tax. Deluxe double bed (AC) Rs 400/-+ 10% tax
Seepahijala
Spectackle Monkeys found in Tripura
        Sepahijala is covering an area of 18.532 km. More than 150 species of birds are found here

It is situated almost at a distance of 20 kms. south from Agartala town. It is really a green heaven in the earth-away from the work of near shattering noise and speed. Round the palace a natural lake runs where half a dozen of paddle boats awaiting tourists step at the landing. A dense forest all around gives pleasure to the eyes. It has been decorated with a dear park where deer move here and there. A mini zoological garden with pythons and peacocks is a great attraction to the tourists. the wooden bungalow with a beautiful view is a great attraction to the visitors for rest house

Accomodation : Abasarika (forest bunglow), Cottage run by Forest Deptt.

Tariff : Rs 30/- per bed per night , Rs 50/- per cottage per night.

 

 
Kamalasagar


Vast lake at the border of Bangladesh was excavated by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in 15th century. On the bank of Kamalasagar, there is a famous temple of Goddess Kali dating back to 16th century. It is one of the excellent picnic spots in the statewith scenic beauty.

Location: 30 KM from Agartala.

Accomodation: Comilla View Tourist Lodge.

Double Bed (Non AC)  Rs 150/- + 10% Tax.

Single Bed (AC) Rs 200/- + 10% Tax. Dormitory per bed Rs 60/- + 10% Tax.

 

 

Venuban Vihar


This shrine , though small in size, preserves some beautiful idols of Lord Budha and Bodhisatva. This idols being Burmes in Origin. Here Budha Jayanti is celebrated on the occasion of Budha Purnima.

Location: Agartala.

Old Agartala

The Chaturdas Devata (14 Goddess) Temple is situated at Old Agartala, about 8 KM from State Capital, Agartala. It was build by Maharaja Krishna Kishore Manikya in the mid of 18th Century. The Goddess are being workshoped by the Chantais(Tribal Priests) who were engaged from the time of Maharajas. During the week end festival of "Kharchi Puja" in the month of June July. Thousands of Pilgrims both from hills and villages, Hindus and Muslims from different parts of the state and also adjacent state assemble here to offer their prayers.

Location: 8 KM from Agartala.

How to reach: City Bus, Jeep, Taxi, Rickshaw and Auto Rickshaw.

 

 State Museum


Situated in the heart of the city. It preserved some rare images, epigraphics and mumismatic evident which through light on the glorious part of Tripura and some adjoining states.

 

 

 

        

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