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An Aerial View Of
Ujjayanta Palace |
Agartala
The main attractions in Agartala are Ujjayanta
Palace, State Museum, Tribal Museum, Sukanta Academy, M.B.B. College, Laxminarayan Temple,
Uma Maheswar Temple, Jagannath Temple, Benuban Bihar, Gedu Mian Mosque, Malanch Niwas,
Rabindra Kanan, Purbasha, Handicrafts Designing Centre, Fourteen Goddess Temple,
Portuguese Church etc. |
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Accommodation : Rajarshee
Yatri Niwas, Yatrika, Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel and Private Hotels. |
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Ujjayanta Palace
This royal house, which stands in
the Capital city Agartala covering one sq.Km. area was built by Maharaja Radha Kishore
Manikya during 1899-1901.It is a two storied mansion, having a mixed type of architecture
with three high domes, the central one being 86’ high. The magnificent tile floor,
curved wooden ceiling and beautifully crafted doors are particularly notable. The palace
is set with huge Mughal style gardens, beautified by pools and gardens and tiled floors.
Flood lighting and fountains have also added to its beauty. |
Location : |
Agartala. |
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Accommodation : |
Rajarshee Yatri Niwas, Yatrika, Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel and Private Hotels..
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How to reach Agartala ? |
- By air from Calcutta/
Guwahati.
- By Train upto Dharmanagar/
Kumarghat and then by road.
- Distance from Dharmanagar
is 192 km, bus fare from Dharmanagar Rs.65/-
- Distance from Kumarghat
– 170 km, bus fare from Kumarghat Rs.50/-.
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Kunjaban Palace
A green hillock known as Kunjaban ( a bower) for its scenic beauty stands to the
north of Ujjayanta palace at a distance of about 1 Km. Maharaja Birendra Kishore Manikya
(1909-1923) selected this beautiful place for building a suburban palace for retreat and
constructed a palace in 1917 which was named as ‘Pushbanta Palace’. The
Maharaja himself being gifted artist is said to have drawn the plan of the palace and its
adjoining garden.
Poet Rabindranath Tagore stayed in the
eastern apartment of this palace during his 7th and last visit to the state in 1926. This
palace was the mute witness to many of the great poet's creations including a number of
popular songs. There are well laid gardens and lawns inside the palace which is the
official residence of the Governor of Tripura now. The southern side of the garden has
been made open for the public and has been named as ‘Rabindra Kanan’
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| Malancha Niwas |
The Bungalow adjacent to Kunjaban palace situated on a hillock was
originally a kaccha house where Tagore stayed during his visit in 1919. The pucca
construction was subsequently built and given the name of Malancha Niwas.
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Location : |
Agartala |
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Accommodation : |
Rajarshee Yatri Niwas, Yatrika, Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel and Private Hotels..
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How to reach Agartala ? |
- By air from Calcutta/
Guwahati.
- By Train upto Dharmanagar/
Kumarghat and then by road.
- Distance from Dharmanagar
is 192 km, bus fare from Dharmanagar Rs.65/-
- Distance from Kumarghat
– 170 km, bus fare from Kumarghat Rs.50/-.
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Neermahal
This magnificent
lake palace was constructed as a summer resort in 1930 by late Maharaja Birbikram Kishore
Manikya Bahadur in the middle of a natural lake called Rudrasagar having an area of
5.35 Sq.Km. The construction was undertaken by Martin & Burn Co. and it is the only
lake palace in the entire eastern India.Flood
lighting of the palace has been arranged in the evening. In addition, water sports
facilities are being extended. The palace is going to be renovated and a museum depicting
the royal life style will be set up inside the palace. In addition Light & Sound show
on the historical past and cultural heritage of Tripura will be organised in the palace.
In water number of migratory birds are found in the lake surrounding Neermahal. |
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53 k.m. from Agartala. |
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Accommodation : |
Sagarmahal Tourist Lodge. |
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How to reach Neermahal ? |
Agartala to Melaghar in
Sonamura Sub-Division by bus (Rs.15/-) only and then by rickshaw (Rs.5/-) only. |
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Seepahijala
Sepahijala is covering an area of 18.532 km.
More than 150 species of birds are found here
It is situated almost at
a distance of 20 kms. south from Agartala town. It is really a green heaven in the
earth-away from the work of near shattering noise and speed. Round the palace a natural
lake runs where half a dozen of paddle boats awaiting tourists step at the landing. A
dense forest all around gives pleasure to the eyes. It has been decorated with a dear park
where deer move here and there. A mini zoological garden with pythons and peacocks is a
great attraction to the tourists. the wooden bungalow with a beautiful view is a great
attraction to the visitors for rest house |
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Kamalasagar
Vast lake at the border of Bangladesh was excavated by Maharaja Dhanya
Manikya in 15th century. On the bank of Kamalasagar, there is a famous temple of Goddess
Kali dating back to 16th century. It is one of the excellent picnic spots in the statewith
scenic beauty.
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West Tripura District (Tourist Places)