Agartala
Capital of Tripura, with the Ujjayanta Palace, royal-era temples and the Akhaura border nearby.
Agartala is the capital and largest city of Tripura, on the Haora river close to the Bangladesh border. The white Ujjayanta Palace, built in 1901 for Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya, now houses the Tripura State Museum. Other sights include the Jagannath and Ummaneshwar temples by the palace lakes, the Heritage Park, the Chaturdasha Devata temple in Old Agartala and the Akhaura integrated check post.
November: Cool, dry and clear; peak travel season.
When to go
Things to do
- Ujjayanta Palace museum visit: See the royal palace and Tripura State Museum collections.
- Akhaura border visit: Visit the India-Bangladesh check post near the city.
Top sights
Tripura Government Museum
State museum inside Ujjayanta Palace with sculptures from Pilak and Udaipur, coins, bronzes and textiles.
Agartala Jagannath Mandir
Nineteenth-century temple by Ujjayanta Palace, with an octagonal base and a mix of Hindu and Islamic styles.
Ujjayanta Palace
Former royal palace of the Manikya kings in central Agartala, now home to the Tripura State Museum.
Gedu Mian Masjid
One of the oldest and largest mosques in Tripura, in the Shibnagar area of Agartala.
Sukanta Academy
Science centre in central Agartala with a planetarium, ISRO space gallery and aquarium.
Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Agartala
building in India
Roman Catholic Diocese of Agartala
diocese of the Catholic Church in India
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Agartala
building in India
Pilak
archaeological site
Durgabari Tea Estate
Tea garden near Agartala dating from the late 19th century, with factory tours and tastings.
Akhaura Integrated Check Post
Busiest land crossing between Tripura and Bangladesh, on the edge of Agartala; accepts e-visas.
Nature and outdoors
Where to eat
Neel Nod
Restaurant at Hotel Sonar Tori serving Thai and Indian food, with a good vegetarian range.
Garam Tawa
Indian restaurant on NH 44 near Jahar Bridge.
Abhishek Restaurant
Biryani and North Indian restaurant at Ker Chowmuhani.
Kurry Klub
Indian restaurant at Hotel Welcome Palace on HGB Road.
Momos N More
Small eatery at Advisor Chowmuhani for momos, fried rice and noodles.
Restaurant Rajdhani
Top-floor restaurant of Hotel Rajdhani on BK Road with a multi-cuisine menu.
Abhishek Hotel and Restaurant
Chinese and Indian restaurant opposite Rabindra Bhawan.
Coffee Tea and Me
Cafe on TG Road, Ram Nagar for coffee, sandwiches and desserts.
Cafe Coffee Day, Ginger Hotel
Coffee chain outlet at Ginger Hotel on Airport Road.
Kaami Boutique Cafe
Boutique cafe in Krishna Nagar serving local dishes, breakfast and desserts.
Cafe Oligia
Evening cafe at the palace North Gate with fusion food and bubble tea.
Chai Sutta Bar, Advisor Chowmuhani
Tea chain outlet for kulhad tea, sandwiches and burgers.
Shopping
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