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Agartala



The main attractions in Agartala are Ujjayanta Palace, State Museum, Tribal Museum, Sukanta Academy, M.B.B. College, Laxminarayan Temple, Uma Maheswar Temple, Jagannath Temple, Benuban Bihar, Gedu Mian Mosque, Malanch Niwas, Rabindra Kanan, Purbasha, Handicrafts Designing Centre, Fourteen Goddess Temple, Portuguese Church etc.

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Accommodation :

Rajarshee Yatri Niwas, Yatrika, Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel and Private Hotels.

Ujjayanta Palace


Ujjayanta PalaceThis 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.


Location : 

Agartala.

Accommodation :

Rajarshee Yatri Niwas, Yatrika, Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel and Private Hotels..
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How to reach Agartala ?
  • By air from Calcutta/ Guwahati.
  • By Train upto Dharmanagar/ Kumarghat and then by road.
  • Distance from Dharmanagar is 192 km, bus fare from Dharmanagar Rs.65/-
  • Distance from Kumarghat – 170 km, bus fare from Kumarghat Rs.50/-.

Kunjaban Palace


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.

Poet Rabindranath Tagore stayed in the eastern apartment of this palace during his 7th and last visit to the state in 1926. This palace was the mute witness to many of the great poet's creations including a number of popular songs. There are well laid gardens and lawns inside the palace which is the official residence of the Governor of Tripura now. The southern side of the garden has been made open for the public and has been named as ‘Rabindra Kanan’.


Location : 

Agartala

Accommodation :

Rajarshee Yatri Niwas, Yatrika, Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel and Private Hotels..
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How to reach Agartala ?
  • By air from Calcutta/ Guwahati.
  • By Train upto Dharmanagar/ Kumarghat and then by road.
  • Distance from Dharmanagar is 192 km, bus fare from Dharmanagar Rs.65/-
  • Distance from Kumarghat – 170 km, bus fare from Kumarghat Rs.50/-.

Malancha Niwas


The Bungalow adjacent to Kunjaban palace situated on a hillock was originally a kaccha house where Tagore stayed during his visit in 1919. The pucca construction was subsequently built and given the name of Malancha Niwas.


Location : 

Agartala

Accommodation :

Rajarshee Yatri Niwas, Yatrika, Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel and Private Hotels..
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How to reach Agartala ?
  • By air from Calcutta/ Guwahati.
  • By Train upto Dharmanagar/ Kumarghat and then by road.
  • Distance from Dharmanagar is 192 km, bus fare from Dharmanagar Rs.65/-
  • Distance from Kumarghat – 170 km, bus fare from Kumarghat Rs.50/-.


Unakoti


Rock Cut Curving at UnakotiIt is Shaiba pilgrimage and dates back to 7th – 9th centuries if not earlier. The marvelous rock carvings, murals with their primitive beauty, waterfalls are not to be missed. Unakoti means one less than a crore and it is said that these many rock cut carvings are available here. As per Hindu mythology, when Lord Shiva was going to Kashi along with one crore gods and goddesses he made a night halt at this location. He asked all the gods and goddesses to wake up before sun rise and proceed for Kashi. It is said that in the morning, except Shiva himself, no one else could get up so set out for Kashi himself cursing the others to become stone images as a result we have one less than a crore stone images and carvings at Unakoti.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.


Location : 

178 k.m. from Agartala.  8 k.m. from Kailashahar, district head quarter of North Tripura District.

Accommodation :

Uttarmegh Tourist Lodge.

Tariff :

Double Bed Rs. 120/- + 10% Tax.
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How to go to Unakoti ?
  • From Agartala to Kailashahar by bus (fare Rs.60/-) and then by Jeep upto Unakoti ( Rs.10/-).
  • From Dharmanagar to Unakoti by bus ( Fare Rs.15/-) only.


Pilak


Treasure house of Hindu and Buddhist Sculpture. It dates back to 8th and 9th centuries. Beautiful images scattered in an area of about 10 Sq.Km. have been found. The images, terracotta plaques and sealing found here reflect survival of heterodox creeds and sects representing both Hinduism and Buddhism. Colossal stone images of Avolokiteshwar and Narasimha have been found here.


Location : 

100 k.m. from Agartala.

Accommodation :

Pilak Pantha Niwas, Bagafa and Dakbanglow, Shantir Bazar.

Tariff :

Dormitory Rs.50/- per head
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How to go to Pilak ?

By bus from Agartala to Julaibari in Belonia Sub-Division ( fare Rs.27/- ) only. Then by auto rickshaw or rickshaw ( 5 km. ), fare negotiable.

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