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The
Call of the East TRIPURA
Some of the popular destinations in the state are the Ujjayanta Palace in the capital city, Agartala; the 16th century Tripurasundari temple, the Bhuvaneshwari temple at Udaipur and the Jampui hills, which abound in scenic beauty. The verdant forests, excellent climactic conditions, its sunrise and sunset points and the annual Orange Festival are big attractions. Other places of interest include Sepahijala, Unakoti, lake palace Neermahal, Pilak, Kamalasagar, Deotamura and Dumboor lake. Special packages and conducted tours have been devised by the state tourism department to cater to travellers. |
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The Former princely state, is a land of mystery and ancient
traditions. Renowned for the classic quality of its handloom fabrics and handicrafts, it
is situated at about 1,280 metres above mean sea level. With the abolition of Restricted
Area Permit system in 1995, there has seen a substantial rise in tourist traffic to the
state, which is well connected by air, rail and road to Guwahati in Assam and Calcutta in
West Bengal.
