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Tripura

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Region · India

Tripura

A palace museum in Agartala, a water palace on a lake and ancient rock carvings in the forest — heritage in a small north-eastern state.

Best seasonOct – Mar
Ideal length3 – 5 nights
Main gatewayAgartala (IXA)
PermitsCheck locally
SuitsHeritage · culture · nature
Overview

Why Tripura

Tripura is a small north-eastern state with a strong heritage. Agartala holds Ujjayanta Palace, now a museum; Neermahal rises from Rudrasagar Lake; and Unakoti has ancient rock-cut sculptures in a forested hillside. Wildlife sanctuaries, lakes and cane and bamboo craft round out a visit.

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Highlights

What Tripura is for

A palace museum, a lake palace, ancient carvings and green country.

Ujjayanta Palace, AgartalaThe royal palace, now a museum. The Tripura State Museum in the palace complex shows the art, history and culture of the region.
NeermahalCalled the 'Lake Palace of Tripura', a water palace on Rudrasagar Lake. Boating is also possible on Rudrasagar and on Dumboor Lake.
UnakotiAncient rock-cut sculptures and carvings in a forested hillside, dating to roughly the 7th–9th centuries CE according to Incredible India, and a Shaivite place. The nearest station is Kumarghat.
UdaipurThe Tripura Sundari and Bhubaneshwari temples, with the Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary and Tepania Eco Park nearby.
Jampui HillsHill country on the Mizoram border, known for its panoramic views.
Sanctuaries and craftsSepahijala and Gumti wildlife sanctuaries suit birdwatching and wildlife, and the state is known for cane and bamboo craft. Tribal festivals such as Kharchi Puja, Garia Puja and Bizu mark the calendar; check the dates each year.
When to go

When to visit Tripura

A warm, humid state, with winter the most comfortable season.

Oct – MarThe comfortable stretch for sightseeing. Incredible India monthly figures for Agartala show maximums of about 29–35°C, and winter minimums of about 7–9°C in December and January.
Apr – JunHot and humid, with maximums of about 36°C and minimums rising from about 17°C to 22°C.
Jul – SepMonsoon, with maximums of about 35°C and warm nights near 23–24°C. Check road and lake conditions before heading out.
Getting around

How to travel Tripura

Agartala is the gateway; the other places are reached by road from there.

By air

  • Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport at Agartala (IXA) is the gateway.

By rail

  • Agartala Railway Station (AGTL) serves the capital, and Kumarghat is the nearest station for Unakoti. Check the current timetable for your service.

By road

  • Neermahal, Udaipur, Unakoti and Jampui Hills are reached by road. Check the road distance and time for your own route.

Before you go

  • Tripura borders Bangladesh, and conditions across the border can change. Check the Ministry of External Affairs and the state government's advice before travelling near the border.
Itinerary

Ways to use Tripura

Option 1

Agartala

Ujjayanta Palace and the State Museum, with time for the city.

Option 2

Neermahal and Udaipur

The water palace on Rudrasagar Lake, then the temples at Udaipur.

Option 3

Unakoti and the hills

The rock carvings at Unakoti, and Jampui Hills if you have longer.

Questions

Tripura — practical questions

Ujjayanta Palace in Agartala, the water palace of Neermahal on Rudrasagar Lake, and the ancient rock carvings at Unakoti.
October to March is the comfortable stretch. April to June is hot and humid, and the monsoon months are warm and wet.
We did not find a state-wide permit requirement for visiting. Individual places may have their own rules, so check before you go.
Fly to Agartala (IXA), or use Agartala Railway Station (AGTL). Check the current timetable and flights for your dates.
By road. The nearest station is Kumarghat, and Agartala (IXA) is the major airport. Check the road distance and time from your base.
A water palace on Rudrasagar Lake, often called the 'Lake Palace of Tripura'.
Ancient rock-cut sculptures and carvings on a forested hillside, a Shaivite place dating to roughly the 7th–9th centuries CE according to Incredible India.
Tripura borders Bangladesh and conditions across the border can change. Check the Ministry of External Affairs and the state government's current advice before travelling near the border.
Plan

Plan your Tripura journey

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