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Tripura Sights

** please note that the information below is given the government tourist department.

DISTRICT: WEST TRIPURA

Agartala, the capital of Tripura, houses many spots. Important among them are -

Ujjayanta Palace: the famous royal house, at the heart of the city covering an area of one sq. km., was built in 1901. It is set with the huge Mughal style gardens, beautified by pools and musical fountain, crafted doors etc.

Chaturdas Devtabari: The fourteen goddesses are worshipped every year in July for seven days, which is popularly known as Kharchi Puja. Large numbers of pilgrim assemble here to pay their offers.

Govt. Museum: It displays some rare stone images, old coins, Bengal Kantha and archaeological findings from Tripura and adjoining areas. Also interesting are the life-size portraits of the former rulers of the state.

Arkaneer: Developed by the Science and Technology Department. It encompasses a Museum and a subliminal image of Wildlife  

Sepahijala: More than 150 species of residential birds are found here. Winter brings here a flock of birds. An Orchid Garden, a Botanical Garden and a Zoo make Sepahijala a Tourists’ delight. Variety of wildlife and unshackled scenic beauty plus rubber and coffee plantations are worth- seeing. Elephant joy- rides and boating facilities are added advantages.

"Barbe's Leaf monkey" popularly known as Spectacled Monkey

Kamalasagar: Situated just beside the Bangladesh border. There is a Kali Temple, on a hill- top, built in the 15th century. A lake, in front of the Temple, alloys pilgrimage with beauty.

Neermahal, the water palace, built by Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya, as a Summer Resort is located in the center of a lake. This lake, covering an area of 5.3 sq. km., attracts migratory birds during winter. It is a combination of Hindu and Muslim architectural designs, presently mixed with well-laid gardens and flood lighting.

TOURISM PLUS

Wildlife Tourism: Tripura, the tiny land- locked state, has a wide variety of forests and wildlife, which can prove attractive enough for the tourists and the inquisitive.

Rowa, Sepahijala, Trishna and Gumti are the four sanctuaries in this state. There is a vast water reservoir covering approximately 300-sq. km. in Gumti. This reservoir attracts many resident and migratory birds. Rowa presents ample scope for a Botanist’s study. In Trishna, there are patches of virgin forests, which are rich in rare vegetation. The crab eating Mongoose, which were last sighted about 72 years ago in India, has been rediscovered in Sepahijala.

For visiting Rowa, accommodation is available with Forest Rest Houses at Dharamnagar, Juri and Pecharthal, for which the DFO, Northern Division, Kailasahar is to be contacted. For Gumti, Forest Rest House at Gandachara, Tourist Lodge at Tirthamukh and PWD Inspection Bungalow at Jatanbari may be available.

DISTRICT: SOUTH TRIPURA

Tripura Sundari Temple: Built in 1501 AD. It is regarded as one of the 51 Piths of Hindu pilgrimage. Located on a hill- top, it consists of a square type sanctum of the typical Bengali hut. The lake with High Jet fountain in front of the Temple simply adds to its beauty. A large fair takes place during Diwali.

Bhuvaneswari Temple: A rare specimen of temple architecture, located on the bank of river Gomati. It bears close literary reference in Ravindranath Tagore’s novels and dramas.

Pilak: Creates attention for the archaeological remains of 8th and 9th centuries. Number of terracotta plaques, sealing with stupa and stone images of Avolokiteswara including image of Narasimhan have been found here, which date back to Buddhist period. The place has close association with Mynamoti and Paharpur in Bangladesh.

Deotamura: Meaning ‘the peak of God’, it has an interesting panel of images carved on the hills facing the river Gomati. Extensive range of hills.

DISTRICT: NORTH TRIPURA

Unakoti: The largest Bas- relief sculpture in India. The stone and rock cut images on the hill slopes belong to 7th to 9th century. The rocky walls, the central Shiva Head and gigantic Ganesh figures deserve special mention.

Jampui Hills: Blessed with excellent climatic conditions, it is the seat of permanent spring. The sunrise and the sunset in the hill range are worth- seeing. The natural beauty, pleasant weather, orchids and orange gardens make it an ideal place for the tourists. Located at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level, this place displays the ideal life style of a typical serene village.