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Udaipur

November: best1 daytown

Old royal capital known for the Tripura Sundari temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.

Udaipur, on the Gomati river, was the capital of the Manikya kings before Agartala and is called a town of lakes and temples. The Tripura Sundari temple at Matabari, about 3 km away, was built in 1501 by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya and is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas; its large Diwali fair draws pilgrims from across the region. Other sights include the Bhuvaneshwari temple, the Gunavati group of temples and Jagannath Dighi.

November: Diwali fair season and cool weather.

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Things to do

  • Tripura Sundari darshan: Visit the Shakti Peetha temple at Matabari.

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