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Agartala, the capital town of the eastern state of Tripura, is a storehouse of rich cultural diversity. Surrounded by hills on three sides, Agartala is a picturesque city in northeastern India. The city has many remarkable buildings in the Indo-Saracenic style (a mix of Hindu and Muslim architecture), the most prominent of which is the Ujayanta Palace, built in 1901 by Maharaja Radha Krishna Kishore Manikya Bahadur.

Agartala gained prominence when Maharaja Krishna Kishore Manikya shifted his capital from old Agartala to the present site, in 19th century.

Agartala can serve as a comfortable base for seeing the rest of scenic Tripura, which has wildlife sanctuaries, rock-cut religious sculptures and fabulous ancient temples, including the Temple of Fourteen Deities in Old Agartala, the former capital 5 km to the east, which draws thousands of devotees for the Karchi Puja in the month of July.

A number of lakes in different parts of the city add to the charm of Agartala.

Population: 175,500

Climate: The climate is characterized by moderate temperatures and a highly humid atmosphere.

Main Language(s): Bengali, Kokbarak, English

Best Time To Visit: The best time to visit Agartala is between October and April. Towards the beginning and end of this period, one might experience a few showers, but they are quite refreshing

 

Ujjayanta Palace

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This royal house, which stands in the Capital city Agartala covering one sq.Km. area was built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya during 1899-1901.It is a two storied mansion, having a mixed type of architecture with three high domes, the central one being 86’ high. The magnificent tile floor, curved wooden ceiling and beautifully crafted doors are particularly notable. The palace is set with huge Mughal style gardens, beautified by pools and gardens and tiled floors. Flood lighting and fountains have also added to its beauty.

Sepahijala

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It is situated almost at a distance of 20 kms. south from Agartala town. It is really a green heaven in the earth-away from the work of near shattering noise and speed. Round the palace a natural lake runs where half a dozen of paddle boats awaiting tourists step at the landing. A dense forest all around gives pleasure to the eyes. It has been decorated with a dear park where deer move here and there. A mini zoological garden with pythons and peacocks is a great attraction to the tourists. the wooden bungalow with a beautiful view is a great attraction to the visitors for rest house

Kunjaban Palace

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A green hillock known as Kunjaban ( a bower) for its scenic beauty stands to the north of Ujjayanta palace at a distance of about 1 Km. Maharaja Birendra Kishore Manikya (1909-1923) selected this beautiful place for building a suburban palace for retreat and constructed a palace in 1917 which was named as ‘Pushbanta Palace’. The Maharaja himself being gifted artist is said to have drawn the plan of the palace and its adjoining garden. The palace basks on the hallowed memory of Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate poet. It was one of his favorite retreat in Tripura, where he composed many of his songs.

Surface

Good condition roads connect Agartala with Silchar- 288 kms, Guwahati 599 kms, Shillong 499 kms, Dharmanagar- 200 kms. Tripura Road Transport Corporation buses connect Silchar, Shillong and Dharma Nagar to Agartala.

Train

The two nearest railway stations are Kumarghat (160 kms) and Dharama Nagar (200 kms). Both the stations on the North-East Frontier Railway, connected with Lumding & Guwahati, where as Lumding and Guwahati are connected with Calcutta and other major stations in India.

Air

Agartala is connected by airlines flights with Calcutta, Guwahati, Delhi.

Hotel Rajdhani

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A whole team of excellence in hospitality and service at Agartala, in the state of flora and fauna – Tripura has been serving eminent personalities from every  corner of the society viz. Film stars, Sport stars Business Tycoons Bureaucrats and valued tourists from across the country and beyond.

We have been serving for the last 16 years in the state of Tripura – Agartala and have enjoyed of being the pioneer of hotel industry in the state of Tripura.

Address:
Hotel Rajdhani,
B.K Road, Agartala,
Tripura (West), India.
PIN 799001

Ginger Hotel

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Hotel Ginger Agartala is located on the airport road and is about 15-20 minutes away from the bus station and airport. Agartala, the capital city of Tripura, is well known for its palaces, temples and monuments.

Address:

Khejur Bagan
Airport road, Barjala Mouja
Agartala
Tripura (W).

 

Hotel City Center

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Centrally located at a very convenient location Hotel City Center Agartala is a 3 star hotel. The hotel is surrounded by various important landmarks – Ujjayanta Palace and Tripura State Museum. It is only 20 min drive away from the airport and 5 minutes drive away from the railway station.

Address:
Near Railway Station Agartala
39, hari Ganga Basak Road, Madhyapara Lane,Agartala,Tripura,799001

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