Tripura is a culturally rich state of India known for its palaces, ancient temples, green hills, lakes, tribal heritage and bamboo & cane handicrafts. Religious attractions in Tripura are Tripura Sundari Temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, along with several ancient Hindu and Buddhist heritage sites. Tourist attractions in Tripura are royal palaces, orange orchards, tribal culture, and archaeological rock carvings. Key tourist destinations in Tripura are Agartala, Neermahal, Unakoti, and Jampui Hills.
District-wise Tourist and Pilgrimage Attractions in Tripura:
Tourist Attractions in West Tripura district:
Agartala City, state capital of Tripura, is the headquarter of West Tripura district, known for, royal heritage and cultural importance. Key attractions in West Tripura district are:
- Agartala City: Agartala city known for royal palaces, temples, museums, and cultural heritage, is the gateway for tourism, administration and air connectivity in Tripura. Key attractions in Agartala city and nearby are:
- Ujjayanta Palace: A beautiful royal palace of the Tripura kings, now functioning as a state museum in Agartala city.
- Jagannath Temple: A famous yellow pilgrimage site of Hindus dedicated to reverted deities, Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra and admired for its architecture in Agartala city.
- Chaturdash Devata Temple: A sacred temple worshipped by the Tripura royal family located in Old Agartala and dedicated to fourteen deities.
- Tripura Government Museum: Showcase of tribal culture, archaeological artifacts, sculptures, and royal history in Agartala city.
- Heritage Park: A modelled park, located near Kunjaban town, showcasing miniature models of Tripura’s famous attractions.
Tourist Attractions in Gomati district:
Udaipur is often called the “Temple City of Tripura.” Is the headquarter of Gomati district known for Tripura Sundari Temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. Gomati district is also known for lakes, royal history and cultural festivals. Key Tourist and Pilgrimage attractions in Gomati district are:
- Tripura Sundari Temple: This sacred temple, located in Udaipur city and 55 kms from Agartala, dedicated to Goddess Tripura Sundari is an important Hindu pilgrimage site being one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.
- Bhubaneswari Temple: An ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Bhubaneshwari (incarnation of Goddess Parvati) , located in Udaipur city near lakes and palaces, known for spiritual and historical importance.
- Lakes: Udaipur city has many beautiful lakes, some are Amar Sagar, Jagannath Dighi, Lalyan Sagar.
- Chabimura Caves: Ancient rock-carved images of Hindu deities carved on steep mountain walls on the banks of Gomati River. Located about 8 Kms from Amarpur and 30Kms from Udaipur, can be reached by boat ride only.
Tourist Attractions in North Tripura district:
North Tripura district, headquartered in Dharma Nagar town, is known for tea gardens, green hills and border trade activities. Key attractions in North Tripura district are:
- Jampui Hills: These hills known as ‘Orchard paradise of India’, located near Vanghmun town are famous for sunrise views, pleasant climate and tribal culture.
- Other Attractions: Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary, Shilchhara Buddha waterfall, Dharmanagar Tea Gardens.
Tourist Attractions in South Tripura district:
South Tripura district (HQ: Belonia) is known for scenic border landscapes, temples and agricultural activities, key attractions are:
- Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary: located at 18 kms from Belonia and famous for Indian Bison, Hoolock Gibbond and rich wildlife biodiversity.
- Pilak: An archaeological site of ancient Buddhist and Hindu rock-cut sculptures and ruins, located near Santirbazar town.
- Other Attractions: Bharat-Bangla Maitree Uddyan (associated with 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War), Srinagar Border Haat, Butterfly Eco-Park (near Rajnagar).
Tourist Attractions in Sepahijala district:
Sepahijala district (HQ: Bishramganj) is famous for the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary attracts visitors for bird watching, boating and forest tourism. Key attractions in Bishramganj district are:
- Neermahal : A beautiful palace of Indo-Islamic architecture, located in Melaghar town, built in the middle of Rudrasagar Lake.
- Rudrasagar Lake: A scenic lake in Melaghar town surrounding the Neermahal Palace and popular for boating.
- Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Bishalgarh, known for bird watching, clouded leopards, botanical gardens and toy train ride & boating facilities.
- Boxanagar : Site of archaeological remains near Sonamura, linked to ancient Buddhist culture.
- Kamalasagar Kali Temple: A historic temple, also called Kasba Kali Temple, near kamalasagar town on hill alongside Kamalasagar lake.
Tourist Attractions in Unakoti district:
Unakoti district (HQ: Kailashahar) is worldwide known for Unakoti Rock Carvings, which is a major pilgrimage and archaeological tourism destination. Key Tourist and Pilgrimage attractions in Unakoti district are:
- Unakoti: Unakati is an ancient archaeological and pilgrimage site near Kailashahar, which is famous for ancient rock-cut sculptures and giant carvings associated with Hindu mythology. Large number of devotees visit during the Ashokastami festival. An Eco Park is also near it for nature walk and relaxation.
- Khaorabil lake: A scenic lake in Kailashahar famous for annual traditional water festival.
- Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary: A haven for botanists and housing many species of bords & animals, located near Panisagar.
- Udayan Buddha Bihar: An important Buddhist shrine near Pecharthal Market place.
Tourist Attractions in Dhalai district:
Dhalai district (HQ: Ambassa) is famous for hills, eco-tourism, village-tourism, waterfalls and tribal culture. Dhalai is one of the most scenic and less urbanized districts of Tripura, Key attractions are:
- Dumboor Lake: A large scenic lake, located near Amarpur town, with many small islands, popular for boating and natural beauty.
- Longtharai Mandir: An ancient highly reverted temple in Longtharai hills, offering panoramic views.
- Kamaleshwari Temple: An important pilgrimage site dedicated to Goddess Kali in Kamalpur.
- Other attractions: Saika/Tuisoi waterfall, Raas Mela.
Tourist Attractions in Khowai district:
Khowai district (HQ: Khowai city) is known for scenic rural landscapes, hills and cultural traditions of tribal communities. Key Attraction in Khowai district:
- Montang Valley: This scenic valley nested in Atharamura hills known as ‘Mountain of Peace’ is famous for its picturesque scenery.
- Other Attractions: Baramura Eco Park (Baramura hills), Chakmaghat Park (Atharamura hills), Banabithi Eco Park (Dhalabil/Padmabi area), Jangal Mahal & Subhash Park (Khowai town).