Agartala the capital of Tripura is arguably one of the most
diversely populated cities of India. Tripura has always been a home to various
mixes of tribes and all these tribal amalgamation has led to an influx of
people representing their own clan. Agartala, with its verdant forest cover,
near perfect green backdrop, great tourist sites and laid back attitude
presents a sight of an ideal tourist destination.
Agartala in Tripura is a laid back administrative centre,
gained prominence when Maharaja Krishna Manikya shifted his capital here in the 19th century. Agartala
is not only forests, hills, lakes and wildlife sanctuaries. This city presents
life in a totally distinctive way, very unlike the life we in our so called big
cities endure.Agartala city, though the most
developed in the state 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.
Places to visit or see in Agartala - Ujjayanta Palace
, Rose Valley Amusement Park , Maharaja Bir Bikram College , Akhaura
Checkpost , Tripura Government Museum , Sukanta Academy , Jagannath
Temple , Lakshmi Narayan Temple , Nehru Park , Venuban
Vihar , Rabindra Kanan , Gedu Miar Maszid , Mariyam Nagar
Church
The
Food Items you find to eat in Agartala –
Indian, Chinese, Continental
foods are available in any good hotel at Agartala. A number of modest
restaurants cater various cuisine. Relatively cheap in comparison to Indian
Metros, quality wise also at par with them.
There is also excellent street food available and the main street
is a hub of activity during the evening where you can get anything from chai to
particularly good popcorn.
The details of places in Agartala -
Ujjayanta
Palace. Built by Maharaja Radha
Kishore Manikya during 1899-1901, is a two storied mansion, having a mixed type
of architecture with three high domes, the central one being 86 feet high. The
magnificent tile floor, curved wooden ceiling and beautifully crafted doors are
particularly notable
Maharaja
Bir Bikram College. Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishor
Manikya Bahadur, the last illustrious king of Tripura was the architect and
founder of this pioneering institution of higher learning in the state which
was established in the year 1947.
Akhaura
Checkpost. It handles the largest number
of visitors to and from neighbouring Bangladesh
Tripura
Government Museum. Established 1970, situated in
the heart of the town, it preserves some rare images, epigraphs numismatic
evidence which throw light on the glorious past of Tripura and some of the
adjoining States.
Jagannath
Temple. Famous not only from the
pilgrims point of view, this temple is also a remarkable architectual feat with
its octagonal base and its impression pradhkshin patha round the sanctum.
Lakshmi Narayan
Temple. Icon of Lord Krishna was
installed by Krishnananda Sevayet of Laxmi Narayan temple more than 45 years
ago.
Gedu Miar
Maszid. The pride of place for the
minority Muslims of Tripura, this imposing ‘Maszid’, located in Shibnagar area
of Agartala bears testimony to the devotion and piety of a remarkable
individual .
