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Tripura

Palaces on water and carved hills

Photo: Kingshuk Mondal, CC BY 4.0
Capital

Agartala

Best time to visit

October to March

Getting there

Fly into Agartala, or take a train via Assam.

Ideal trip

3 to 5 days to cover the highlights

About Tripura

Tripura is one of the smallest Indian states, with royal palaces, rock-cut sculptures and a Bengali-tribal culture all its own.

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Top places in Tripura

Ujjayanta PalacePhoto: Sharada Prasad CS, CC BY 2.0

Ujjayanta Palace

The white royal palace of Agartala, now the state museum.

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Ujjayanta Palace is the state museum of the Indian state of Tripura and former royal palace of the princely state of Tripura. It was built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya in 1901. It housed the State Legislative Assembly between 1973 and 2011. The palace primarily showcases the lifestyle, arts, culture, tradition and crafts of communities residing in northeast India, along with many stone sculptures of the Manikya dynasty.

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NeermahalPhoto: Kingshuk Mondal, CC BY 4.0

Neermahal

A water palace in the middle of Rudrasagar Lake, reached by boat.

Best time: October to MarchBase: Melaghar1 dayHeritage
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Neermahal also known as Twijilikma Nuyung is a former royal palace of the Tripura Kingdom. Built by Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur in 1930. It is also the largest water palace in India. The palace is situated in the middle of Rudrasagar Lake, in Melaghar 53 kilometers away from Agartala, the capital of Tripura.

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Tripura Sundari Temple

One of the 51 Shakti Peethas, on a hillock shaped like a tortoise at Udaipur.

Best time: October to MarchBase: Udaipur, Tripura1 daySpiritual
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Tripura Sundari Temple is a Hindu temple of the Goddess Tripura Sundari, better known locally as Devi Tripureshwari the third mahavidya and main form of Parvati. The temple is situated in the ancient city of Udaipur, about 55 km from Agartala, Tripura and can be reached by train and road from Agartala. It is believed to be one of the holiest Hindu shrines in this part of the country and witnesses the highest number of visitors for a temple in North-East India, after Kamakhya Temple in Assam.

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UnakotiHidden gemPhoto: Barunghosh, CC BY-SA 4.0

Unakoti

Giant rock-cut Shaiva images carved into a forested hillside.

Best time: October to MarchBase: Kailashahar1 dayHeritageSpiritual
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Unakoti or Subrai Khung is a sculptural emblem and ancient Shaivite place that hosts rock carvings, figures and images of gods and goddesses. The bas relief sculptures at Unakoti are on stylistic grounds ascribed to 7th–9th century CE, to the period of Pre-Manikya rule. The rock art was patronised by Deva Dynasty of Sribhumi in Samatata.

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Jampui HillsHidden gemPhoto: Tlinga, CC BY-SA 3.0

Jampui Hills

Mizo villages, orange orchards and sunrise views, with an orange festival in November.

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Jampui Hills is a part of the Mizo hills range located in the North Tripura district in the north eastern part of the Indian state of Tripura. The average altitude of the hill range is approximately 1000 metres above sea level.

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Sepahijala Wildlife SanctuaryHidden gemPhoto: Pritamg24, CC BY-SA 4.0

Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary

Known for the spectacled langur, a lake for boating and lots of birds.

Best time: October to MarchBase: Agartala1 dayWildlifeNature
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Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in the West Tripura district of the Indian state of Tripura.

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Dumboor LakeHidden gemPhoto: Yapri Debbarma, CC BY-SA 4.0

Dumboor Lake

A drum-shaped lake with 48 small islands, near the source of the Gomati river.

Best time: October to MarchBase: Amarpur1 dayNature
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Amarpur is a town and a Nagar Panchayat in Gomati district in the Indian state of Tripura. The City was named after King Amar Manikya. Amarpur is also the headquarters of Amarpur sub-division.

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Food to try

Mui borok, chakhwi (bamboo shoot stew), berma (fermented fish), wahan mosdeng

Where to stay

Agartala as the base; government tourist lodges at Neermahal and Jampui

Getting around

Fly to Agartala; trains from Guwahati; hire a car for day trips

Good to know

Neermahal is best with the evening light. Combine Udaipur, Neermahal and Sepahijala in one day.

Tripura: quick answers

What is the best time to visit Tripura?

October to March

How do I reach Tripura?

Fly into Agartala, or take a train via Assam.

How many days do I need for Tripura?

Plan 3 to 5 days to see the highlights, such as Ujjayanta Palace, Neermahal, Tripura Sundari Temple.

What food should I try in Tripura?

Mui borok, chakhwi (bamboo shoot stew), berma (fermented fish), wahan mosdeng

Where should I stay in Tripura?

Agartala as the base; government tourist lodges at Neermahal and Jampui

Neighbouring states

Timings, fees, permits and road conditions change. Please check official sources before you travel.