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Akhaura Border

Akhaura is 5 kms from Agartala and is the international border between the India and Bangladesh. This border has the facility of both passenger and freight movement. Every evening a flag ceremony takes place at the border which is popular with the tourists.

Benuban Vihar

It is one of the most attractive Buddhist destinations of Tripura, located at Kunjaban area in northern part of Agartala city.The Buddhist shrine, namely “Benuban Vihar” though small in size preserves some beautiful metal idols of Lord Buddha. Benuban Vihar bears testimony to the fact that from remote past Tripura has been extending hospitality and patronage to the religion and culture of its neighbours. The quiet monastery is an abode of eternal peace and tranquility to all tourists and visitors.

Bhuvaneswari Temple

Bhuvaneswari Temple is a famous Hindu temple situated on the bank of river Gomati in Udaipur, Tripura. The temple is immortalised in two of Rabindranath Tagore's plays namely Rajarshi and Bisharjan. It's a rare specimen of temple architecture built by Maharaja Govinda Manikya, and is located near the old Royal palace of Maharaja Govinda Manikya, constructed during 1660-1675 A.D.

Boxa Nagar

Boxanagar lies about 40 km from Agartala in the north-western part of Sonamura Sub-Division on the edge of the border with Bangladesh. The site subjected to excavation during 2001-02, 2002-03 and 2003-04. The excavations have laid bare a massive brick built stupa, a chaityagriha and a monastery.

Dumboor Lake

Dumboor Lake is a charming water body located in Amarpur Sub Division 120 Km. away from Agartala. The look of the lake is like tabour shaped small drum, "Dumboor" of Lord Shiva from which the name "Dumboor" originates. A massive and breathtaking water body of 41 sq.km. with an unending spell of luxuriant green vegetation all around stands majestic for her exceedingly charming beauty. Migratory birds and water sports facilities are additional attractions. There is a Hydel Project near the lake from where River Gomati originates and this is called Tirthamukh where on 14th January every year famous 'Pous Sankranti Mela' takes place.

Heritage Park

The Heritage Park, spread over twelve acre of land is located at the centre of the city, on the northern side of Raj Bhawan on the Agartala-GBP Hospital road. Entrance to the park has an imposing gate depicting the cultural heritage of Tripura, both tribal and non-tribal. The park has three sagments, viz. (i) mini-Tripura located in about three acre of land at the entrance, (ii) central area being raised as natural forest, and (iii) a plain table land with medicinal plants, herbs and shrubs.

Jagannath Temple

A famous pilgrim site in Agartala, Built in the 19th Century by the than Maharaja Tripura, Maharaja RadhaKishore Manikya . The temple is also a remarkable architectural feat with its octagonal base and its 'Pradhkshin Patha' round the sanctum. The pillars are crowned by square and pyramidal cones.

Jampui Hills

Famous for its wonderful Orange Festival, Jampui Hills is the highest hill range of Tripura. It is located at an altitude of 3000 ft above the sea level and is situated in the North Tripura District. Orange plantation is the primary occupation of the people here. The predominant tribes inhabiting the hills are Lushais and Reangs. The hill offers mesmerizing views of the nearby places. The views of sunrise and sunset from the hill are simply breath taking. There are several view points on the hill which offer fantastic views of the Chittagong Hill Tracts and the Kanchanpur-Dasda valley. Some of the hill ranges of Mizoram are also visible from here. There is an 'Eden' Tourist Lodge in Vangmun village run by Tripura tourism Development Corporation where tourists can stay comfortably. In addition, local people offer paying guest accommodation to the tourists which enable them to closely understand the life and culture of the Lushai tribes. The highest peak of Tripura Betlingchhip - 3600 feet i falls in this hill range. There are good trekking routes in the hill range for tourists.

Kamlasagar Kali Temple

The Kamlasagar Kali Temple, 27 kms from Agartala is located on a hillock overlooking a beautiful lake named Kamala Sagar. The lake bordering Bangladesh offers wonderful views of its surroundings and is often flocked by the local people for picnic. This huge lake was developed by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in the late 15th century.The Kamalasagar Kali temple houses an image of the goddess that looks like that of Dasabhuja Durga or Mahishasurmardini. The image is made of sandstone which is worshipped as Ma Kali. There is a Shivlangam present at the feet of the image, giving the temple its name Kalibari. Devotees flock to this temple in large numbers especially during festivals.

Neermahal

Neer Mahal literally means water palace, is located in the middle of the Rudrasagar Lake, 53 kms from Agartala. It was built as summer palace by Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarman Manikya in 1930. The palace is inspired by Mughal style of architecture. Marble and stone were used extensively in the palace, the profusion of balconies, minarets, bridges and pavilions makes Neermahal an architectural splendour. The palace is encircled by the Rudrasagar Lake, which is visited by a large number of migratory birds in the winter season. Every year in the month of August, Neermahal Water Festival - a three event is held at Melaghar and Rudrasagar lake. A big attraction of the Neermahal water festival is the boat race in Rudrasagar Lake.

Pilak

Pilak is located in Belonia subdivision in south Tripura. It houses archaeological ruins related to Hinduism i.e. Shiva, Surya, Baishnabi and Buddhism i.e. Hinayana, Mahayana, Bajrayana from 8th to 12th Centuray AD. The important sites to visit includes Shyam Sundar Tilla, Deb Bari, Thakurani Tilla, Balir Pathar, Basudev Bari and Sagar Deba. The art form and style followed in the making of the images and in the sculptures appear to have remote resemblance to the sculptural and architectural style of the Palas and Guptas of Bengal. Influence of Arakan, Myanmar and local style is discernable in the form and style of Pilak images and sculpture. The number of rock-cut images and terracotta plaques are lying scattered in various places of the area. The site has been under the care of Archaeological Survey of India.

Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary

Sepahijala wildlife sanctuary, 28 kms from Agartala is the biodiversity heaven of Tripura with an area of 18.53 km. The Sepahijala bio-complex came into existence in 1972. With addition of a Botanical Garden, a deer park and a zoo, the bio complex was subsequently attributed the status of Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in early 1987. The sanctuary has approximately 456 plant species, many kinds of bamboos and a variety of grasses and medicinal plants. The moist, deciduous forest is the habitat of different species of primates like Rhesus macaque, Pigtailed macaque, Capped langur, Spectacled monkey, Slow loris, Leopard, Jungle fowl, Civets, Barking, Deer, Wild pig, etc. The avian population of the sanctuary is also rich with a variety of winged stork, Whistling teal and the White ibis. The additional attractions for the tourist at Sepahijala are spectacular view of coffee and rubber plantations, boating facilities in the lake and joy ride in the toy train. There are few comfortable tourist cottages in the sanctuary. Clouded Leopard National Park is a part of Sipahijala Wildlife Sanctuary. Clouded Leopard National Park was established in the year of 2007. Total area of the park is 5.08 Km2.

Tripura Sundari Temple Or Matabari

According to mythology, Lord Vishnu had cut off the body of Mata Sati into 51 pieces with his ‘Sudarshana Chakra’ and all these pieces fell at different places throughout the country and these places are known as ‘Shaktipeeths’. It is said that 'right foot' of Mata Sati fell at Matabari on the south-western outskirts of Udaipur town. This ‘pithasthan’ (centre of pilgrimage) is also known as Kurma Pith because the shape of the temple premises resembles that of "Kurma" or tortoise. The idol of ‘Maa Kali’, presiding deity of the temple, stands in the sanctum sanctorum and it is made of reddish black stone, popularly known in Bengali as ‘Kashtipathar’. This temple is one of the 51 holiest ‘Shaktipeeths’ (Shrine of the goddess of power) in India as per Hindu mythology. The Goddess ‘Kali’ is worshipped in her incarnation as ‘Shoroshi’ (sixteen-year-old girl). An idol of smaller size of Maa Kali called 'Chotto Maa’ stands beside the presiding deity, it used to be reportedly carried along by the kings during hunting expeditions and also during war for worship in tents. The temple consists of square type sanctum of the typical Bengali hut structure with a conical dome. The temple was constructed in 1501 A.D. by the then Maharaja Dhanya Manikya. In the eastern side of the temple there is the famous ‘Kalyan Sagar’ lake where fishes and tortoises of huge size are found and devotees feed them with "Muri" (puffed rice) and biscuits. No fishing is permitted in the Kalyan Sagar lake. Every year on ‘Diwali’, a famous ‘Mela’ takes place near the temple which is visited by lakhs of pilgrims.

Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary

The Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, 111 kms from Agartala is famous for its rich variety of flora and fauna. Occupying an area of 197.7 sq km, it was established in 1988. The vegetation of the sanctuary consists of four types of forest – the tropical semi-evergreen forest, the east Himalayan lower Bhanar Sal, Moist mixed deciduous forest and the Savanah woodland. Some of the major attractions of the sanctuary are the Indian Gaur (Bison), Deer, Hooklock Gibbon, Golden langur, Pheasants, Lalmukh Bandar, Wild Boar, Wild Cat, Leopard. It is also a home to a great variety of reptiles and different species of resident and migratory birds .

Ujjayanta Palace

The gleaming white Ujjayanta Palace located in the capital city of Agartala evokes the age of Tripura Maharajas. The name Ujjayanta Palace was given by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. It is a unique experience to witness history and royal splendour within the walls of Ujjayanta Palace. This Palace was built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya in 1901 AD; this Indo-Saracenic building is set in large Mughal-style gardens on a lakefront. The palace has three domes each 86 feet high, stunning tile floors, curved wooden ceilings and wonderfully crafted doors. There are many temples set around the Palace. Floodlight in the evening enhances the attraction of this site. It housed the State Legislative Assembly up to 2011. Today the Royal Palace houses the State Museum with an impressive collection of royal and cultural artefacts.

Unakoti

Unakoti, 178 kms from Agartala is a ‘Shaiba’ (Saivite) pilgrimage site dating back to 7th – 9th centuries located in the Kailashahar subdivision in the northern part of Tripura. Unakoti means one less than a crore and it is said that these many rock cut carvings are available here. The legend goes that Lord Shiva spent a night at Unakoti while travelling to Kashi. Before sleeping at night he asked his companions to wake up early in the morning so that they could head for Kashi. Unfortunately, nobody woke up before sunrise and this invited the ire of Lord Shiva, he transformed all his companions into stones. These carvings are located at a beautifully landscaped forest area with green vegetation all around which add to the beauty of the carvings. The images found at Unakoti are of two types, namely rock-carved figures and stone images. Among the rock cut carvings, the central Shiva head and gigantic Ganesha figures deserve special mention. The central Shiva head known as ‘Unakotiswara Kal Bhairava’ is about 30 feet high including an embroidered head-dress which itself is 10 feet high. On each side of the head-dress of the central Shiva, there are two full size female figures - one of Durga standing on a lion and another female figure on the other side. In addition, three enormous images of Nandi Bull are found half buried in the ground. There are various other stone as well as rock cut images at Unakoti. Every year a big fair popularly known as ‘Ashokastami Mela’ is held in the month of April which is visited by thousands of pilgrims.