Travel to Agartala, an enticing city of Tripura, rich in flora & fauna, the legendary state of Tripura is a beautiful world in itself.
Agartala is the capital city of Tripura located in the northeastern part of India. Tripura has always been a home to various mix of tribes with its lush forest cover, perfect green backdrop and spectacular tourist sites makes it a sight of an ideal tourist destination. The city of Agartala is full of religious and historical monuments including great personalities like Gurudev Ravindranath Tagore and so on. Agartala city, though the most developed in the state but is still a far distance away from the other metros in the country, thus one can be assured of a pleasant and clean atmosphere, fresh air and unpolluted minds throughout the year. The city is central market for various commercial goods (tea, rice, jute and oilseed) for the surrounding region. Tripura is a great place for the shoppers as it has an extensive variety of handicraft and woolen articles for display and sale.
What To See
Pilak & Venuban Vihara : The sites speaks for the spread of Buddhist religion in this part of India in the long past. Actually Buddhism crossed this region while getting a stronghold in Burma. Here you may see beautiful and metal idols of Lord Buddha and Bodhisattva of Burmese origin. Colossal stone idols of Avolokiteshwar and Narasimha are seen in Pilak.
State Museum : This museum showcases some rare images, epigraphs found at the archaeological sites.
Unakoti : The site lies a little away from Agartala. Rock carvings and murals from Hindu mythology are major tourist attractions in Agartala.
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary : This is also a short excursion from Agartala. In the dense jungle punctuated by hilly landscape, you may chance upon spectacled monkeys, deer and a variety of birds.
Things to see
Kunjaban Palace
Ujjayanta Palace
