Summer - Max: 35
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Winter - Max: 25 Min. 10.1
About Agarthala
Agartala, the
capital of Tripura is rich in flora and fauna and is a mini storehouse of
rich cultural diversity. It gained prominence when Maharaja Krishna Manikya shifted his capital here in the 19th century. It has one of the
loveliest State Assembly and a number of lakes in different parts of the
city that attract many tourists.
Attractions In & Around
Fourteen Goddess TempleThe temple is
located about 14 kms from Agartala at a place called the old Agartala,
thus called because the capital was temporarily shifted to this place
while Maharaja Krishna Manikya was at war with Shamser Gazi. The famous
Kharchi Festival celebrated here, annually, during the month of July
attracts thousands of pilgrims.
Kunjaban Palace :- Built in 1917 by
Maharaja Birendra Kishore Manikya, the palace was originally called
Pushbanta Palace. It is located about 1 km away from the Ujjayanta Palace.
It is now the official residence of the Governor of Tripura with well-laid
gardens and lawns. The southern part of the palace is named as Rabindra
Kanan and is open to the public.
Malancha Niwas:- This is a
bungalow adjacent to Kunjaban palace, which was originally a temporary
house, where Tagore stayed during his visit in 1919, but subsequently was
made a permanent one and named Malancha Niwas. It was mainly meant for
pleasure and rest house of Maharajas.
Sepahijala:- This sanctuary
located amidst the Charilam Reserve Forest, covers 18 sq kms area and is
now a national park. A reservoir of about 150 species of birds, the
spectacled monkey is the major attraction of this area and a drive through
the dense forest, ride on the toy train and pedal boating in the expansive
lake make this a unique tourist spot.
Ujjayanta Palace The major
attraction of Agartala is Ujjayanta Palace built in 1901 by Maharaja Radha
Kishore Manikya. The mansion is two storeyed with beautiful gardens,
fountains, parks and tanks. At present, it houses the State Legislature
Assembly. The palace is floodlit at night.
Getting in, Around & Away AIR : Agartala is connected by regular flights with Calcutta,
Guwahati and Delhi.
RAIL : The two nearest railway stations are Kumarghat (160 kms) and
Dharama Nagar (200 kms).
Tourist Information Center
Tourist Information Centers(Govt)
Directorate of Information, Cultural Affairs & Tourism, Government of
Tripura, Gandhighat, Agartala- 799 001. Tel: (0381) 5930, 3839.
Tourism Office, Government of Tripura, Swet Mahal Palace Compound,
Agartala- 799 001. Tel: (0381) 22-5930/3893.
Government of India Tourist Office, B.K. Kakati Road, Ulubari, Guwahati,
Tel: 31381.
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