Agartala
is the capital of Tripura, one of the seven states constituting the north
eastern part of the country. Tripura was a princely state till 1956 when it
was made a Union Territory. It was granted full statehood in 1972. Agartala
is located just 2 kms away from the Bangladesh border. The capital city is
also regarded as a mini storehouse of rich cultural diversity. This is
because apart from the tribal population, many other communities reside in
Agartala. Agartala was established in its present location in the year 1850
by popular ruler of the region Maharaja Radha Krishna Kishore Manikya
Bahadur. The distance between Agartala and Guwahati is 599 kms.
Best Season to Visit : October-April
Sightseeing at Agartala -
Ujjayanta Palace : This palace is the major tourist attraction of
Agartala. It was built in the year 1901 in the Indo-Saracenic style by
Maharaja Radhakishore Manikya. The two-storeyed mansion is located in
sprawling 28 hectares of parkland. Presently, it houses the State
Legislative Assembly. Within the compound are two temples-Umanneshwar and
Jagganath.
Kunjaban
Palace : Another beautiful palace in Agartala is Kunjaban Palace built
in the year 1917. It is located at a distance of 1 km from the Ujjayanta
Palace on a hillock. The palace has now been converted into the official
residence of the Governor of Tripura. The southern part of the palace is
open to public.
Both the palaces are architectural masterpieces.
Neermahal : Situated at a distance of 55 kms from Agartala is
Neermahal, a summer resort and popular tourist attraction. The resort has
been built in the middle of a lake named Rudrasagar and occupies an area of
about 5.35 sq. km. A combination of Hindu and Mughal styles of architecture,
it is the only lake palace in eastern India.
Reaching Agartala -
Air : Regular flights operate to Agartala from Guwahati, Silchar,
Udaipur, Melaghar and Unakoti.
Rail : The railway station nearest to Agartala is Kumarghat.
Road : Regular bus services are available to Agartala from Guwahati.
Recently, Agartala -Dhaka bus service has also been inaugurated.
STD/ISD Codes -
if dialing from India to Agartala: 0381(number)
if dialing from outside India to Agartala: +91381(number)
Shopping in Agartala -
The best buys of Agartala are its exquisite bamboo, cane and wooden
handicraft products including cotton silk and polyester. The best place to
buy quality products at reasonable prices is the state government emporium
of Agartala.
Agartala Attractions
