Places To Visit In Agartala Sightseeing

The Ujjayanta Palace, former home to the royal family members of the Manikya Dynasty, is an important tourist attraction in the city. Today, however, this majestic monument stands as the legislatively assembly of the state. The palace was built by Maharaja Radhakishore Manikya and named by India's favorite poet Rabindranath Tagore.

Neermahal meaning water palace, is located at the centre of the Rudrasagar Lake. This majestic white structure has influences of Indo-Islamic architecture style. The palace was built in 1930 by Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarman, the 'father of modern architecture' in Tripura.

The Kunjaban Palace, located near the Ujjayanta Palace, is another architectural jewel of Agartala. The palace is located at a hill-top that gives a panoramic view of the surrounding areas. This spellbinding edifice was built by Maharaja Birendra Kishore Manikya as his summer retreat in the year 1917. While the palace was initially named as 'Pushbanta Palace', it was later renamed as Kunjaban Palace.

The state museum has a compilation of rare and fascinating artifacts. The state museum was opened by the Directors of the State's Higher Education in the year 1970. This store house of valuable relics comprises of four art galleries namely, archaeology, tribal, painting and ancient sculptures.

A visit to Agartala is incomplete without visiting its temples. The temples in the city are an important source of revenue for the tourism department. Even if you are not visiting the place for any religious purpose, it is worth stopping over here to catch a glimpse of its architectural grandeur and its ancient inscriptions.

Also known as the Kasba Kali Bari Temple, this sanctum sanctorum is situated just a few kilometers away from Agartala. The temple is seated on top of a hillock that gives a panoramic view of the Kamala Sagar Lake. The idol of the presiding deity of Goddess Kali is made of sandstone and looks similar to Dasabhujai Durga.

The state owned emporium, Purbasa, is a one stop destination for the people who like to buy natural products or exquisite handicraft items. Highly inspired by the tranquility and conventional lifestyle, the handlooms of Tripura are famous for their inimitable combination of fashionable and ethnic designs.