Situated in the foothills of the Great Himalayas, Agartala is the capital of Tripura. Straddling over an area of 59 sq km, Agartala is connected with NH-44 from Guwahati through Shillong. Agartala, with its lush green forest, near perfect green backdrop, great tourist sites and laid back attitude makes it an ideal tourist destination. The rich and varied tribal culture booming on the high mountains and vast and enthralling green valley adds its own charm to the attraction of the place. Situated amid the beauty of nature, Agartala was established by Maharaja Radha Krishna Kishore Manikya Bahadur in 1850. The city is famous for its palaces, temples and monuments, which is an epitome of the rich cultural and historical heritage of the city. The city offers a number of places of tourist interest. some famous travel Destinations are listed below :
Ujjayanta Palace
One of the most prominent attractions of Agartala is Ujjayanta Palace. Sprawling over an area of 1 sq.km, this palace was built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya during 1899-1901. The palace was constructed 10 km away from Agartala; however, the earthquake of 1897 destroyed it and was reconstructed in the heart of the city. This is a double storyed building with three large domes. Tiled floors, engraved front doors, two large artificial ponds, landscaped garden and the fountains are some of the main features of this palace, which adds to its beauty. This palace is worth visiting as it narrates the saga of the glorious yesteryears.
State Museum
Built in the year 1970, the Tripura Government State Museum is situated in the capital city of Agartala. The museum puts on display a large collection of artifacts recovered from excavation sites around Tripura that portray the dying art and culture of Tripura. The museum features four galleries that are segregated into four categories, namley archaeology, painting, Indian sculpture and tribal culture. A diverse collection of coins, sculptures, terracotta, copper inscriptions, textiles, bronze images, stone inscriptions, oil paintings, sketches, jewelry and drawings belonging to different centuries are put on display. This museum is a must-visit tourist attraction of the city.
Tripura Sundari Temple
Situated about 67 km from the main city of Agartala, Tripura Sundari temple is one of the 51 Shakti piths of India. Dedicated to Goddess Kali, this temple is popularly known in the state as Matabari. Positioned in the ancient capital, Udaipur on the top of hillock Dhanisagar, this temple was built during the 16[SUP]th[/SUP] century and is one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimages of the region. The temple is thronged by pilgrims from near and far all throughout the year.
Neer Mahal
Another prime attraction of the city of the Neer Mahal palace, which is situated about 60 km from the main city of Agartala. The palace was built in the year 1930 by King Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarman and displays a blend of both Hindu and Islamic architectural styles. The palace stands in the middle of Rudrasagar Lake, which is a 6 sq. km water body. Surrounding the palace building are lush green lawns and colorful flower beds. A light and sound show on the historical past and cultural heritage of Tripura is organized in the palace every evening.
Unakoti
Situated about 170 km from the city of Agartala, Unakoti is a must-visit place of the region. It has exquisite carvings cut out of stone and rock and is considered to be a spiritual place of devotes of Lord Shiva during 8th to 9th centuries. According to a legend, Lord Shiva and his group of 1 crore Goddesses and Gods were traveling to Kashi and on their way, they halted on the site for the night with the orders of Lord Shiva to wake up before dawn. Unfortunately all the Gods and Goddesses except Lord Shiva did not wake up and owing to which furious Shiva cursed and transformed them all to stone and hence the site comprises 1 stone less than a crore.
Ujjayanta Palace
One of the most prominent attractions of Agartala is Ujjayanta Palace. Sprawling over an area of 1 sq.km, this palace was built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya during 1899-1901. The palace was constructed 10 km away from Agartala; however, the earthquake of 1897 destroyed it and was reconstructed in the heart of the city. This is a double storyed building with three large domes. Tiled floors, engraved front doors, two large artificial ponds, landscaped garden and the fountains are some of the main features of this palace, which adds to its beauty. This palace is worth visiting as it narrates the saga of the glorious yesteryears.
State Museum
Built in the year 1970, the Tripura Government State Museum is situated in the capital city of Agartala. The museum puts on display a large collection of artifacts recovered from excavation sites around Tripura that portray the dying art and culture of Tripura. The museum features four galleries that are segregated into four categories, namley archaeology, painting, Indian sculpture and tribal culture. A diverse collection of coins, sculptures, terracotta, copper inscriptions, textiles, bronze images, stone inscriptions, oil paintings, sketches, jewelry and drawings belonging to different centuries are put on display. This museum is a must-visit tourist attraction of the city.
Tripura Sundari Temple
Situated about 67 km from the main city of Agartala, Tripura Sundari temple is one of the 51 Shakti piths of India. Dedicated to Goddess Kali, this temple is popularly known in the state as Matabari. Positioned in the ancient capital, Udaipur on the top of hillock Dhanisagar, this temple was built during the 16[SUP]th[/SUP] century and is one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimages of the region. The temple is thronged by pilgrims from near and far all throughout the year.
Neer Mahal
Another prime attraction of the city of the Neer Mahal palace, which is situated about 60 km from the main city of Agartala. The palace was built in the year 1930 by King Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarman and displays a blend of both Hindu and Islamic architectural styles. The palace stands in the middle of Rudrasagar Lake, which is a 6 sq. km water body. Surrounding the palace building are lush green lawns and colorful flower beds. A light and sound show on the historical past and cultural heritage of Tripura is organized in the palace every evening.
Unakoti
Situated about 170 km from the city of Agartala, Unakoti is a must-visit place of the region. It has exquisite carvings cut out of stone and rock and is considered to be a spiritual place of devotes of Lord Shiva during 8th to 9th centuries. According to a legend, Lord Shiva and his group of 1 crore Goddesses and Gods were traveling to Kashi and on their way, they halted on the site for the night with the orders of Lord Shiva to wake up before dawn. Unfortunately all the Gods and Goddesses except Lord Shiva did not wake up and owing to which furious Shiva cursed and transformed them all to stone and hence the site comprises 1 stone less than a crore.