One of the Seven Sister States in northeast India, Tripura, is a dream destination for nature lovers. It is surrounded on almost all sides by Bangladesh, the neighboring country. Unexplored forests, breathtaking valleys, gorgeous waterfalls and majestic mountains make Tripura a perfect land to unwind. The land is also rich in culture, which is reflected by the monuments and heritage sites here. Its ancient history and culture compel history lovers to visit the place. Here are the top destinations in Tripura
1. Agartala [Capital of Tripura]
Agartala would naturally be the first choice destination for those who visit Tripura. The land is rich in natural beauty and also boasts of being home to various tribes. Hence, it is a colorful representation of various cultures. Agartala is famous for beautiful palaces, monuments, temples and handicrafts. It has a rich past too. The monuments here are stunning reminders of the glorious past of Agartala. If you intend to tour Tripura, do not miss the top attractions in Agartala.
- Chittangong Hills
- Pilak
- Ujjayanta Palace
- Neermahal Palace
- Kamalasagar
- Tripura Government Museum
- State Museum
- Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary
- Gondacherra Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kalapania Nature Park
- Malancha Niwas
- Haveli Museum
2. Udaipur
Located 55kms away from Agartala, Udaipur ranks third in the list of largest cities in Tripura. It is on the banks of River Gomati, the largest in Tripura. Famously referred to as the Lake City, it has also a number of temples and historic sites that attract tourists in great numbers. Here are some important places to visit in Udaipur.
- Tripura Sundari Temple
- Gunabati Group of Temples
- Old Palace
- Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bhubaneshwari Temple
- Kalyan Sagar
- Nazrul Granthagar
- Tepania Eco-Park
3. Dharmanagar
Dharmanagar is the second largest city in Tripura and one of the most beautiful cities in India. It has a rich past, which is evident from the historic monuments and palaces found here. If you love history and are passionate about visiting ancient places, you would love your visit to Dharmanagar, where historic ruins take you to the past. Here are the top destinations in Dharmanagar.
- Jampui Hills
- Aflong
- Kalibari Temple
- Roa Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Kailashahar
In Kailashahar Unakoti hill is most popular place to visit.
Unakoti literally meaning, one less a koti in Bengali, hosts an ancient
Shaivite place of worship with huge rock reliefs celebrating Shiva. It is the
prime tourist spot of Unakoti Tripura District in the Kailashahar Subdivision in
the North-eastern Indian state of Tripura. It is Shaiva 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. Few months
ago peoples from "MTV INDIA NANO" has visited on this place
& appreciated the beauty of this place.Here are some
of the leading attractions of Kailashahar.
- Unakoti
- Laxmi Narayan Bari
- Chouddo Devotar Mandir
- Tea Estates
5. Ambassa
Ambassa is one of the beautiful cities in Tripura. Very much like Tripura’s other top attractions, Ambassa too is famous for ancient temples. The picturesque settings and the rich culture of the land make it one of the leading attractions in Tripura. Here are some of the leading attractions of Ambassa.
- Pilak
- Chabimura
- Neermahal Palace
- Ujjayanta Palace
- Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary
- Jagannath Temple
- Longtharai Mandir
- Kamalasagar Kali Temple
- Kamaleshwari Mandir
- Rose Valley Park
- Dumboor Lake
There are many other small cities and towns in Tripura that hold your senses captive. The sites of historical importance and places with breathtaking landscapes are much more than what I could manage to see during my short visit. Would you like to give me an idea on what I had missed to see in Tripura?
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