Tripura · 6 destinations & hidden spots
Built between 1899 and 1901 by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya, Ujjayanta Palace is a stunning neoclassical mansion set within 800 acres of landscaped Mughal gardens and dual water fountains. It now houses Northeast India's largest museum, displaying royal artifacts, tribal culture, and ancient stone sculptures.
Located in the heart of Agartala near the Raj Bhavan, Heritage Park displays exquisite miniature models of Unakoti rock reliefs, Neermahal, Ujjayanta Palace, and Pilak stupas. Shaded walking paths wind through indigenous trees, herbal nurseries, and amphitheaters hosting folk dance performances.
Located just 2 km from Agartala city center along the international border with Bangladesh, the Akhaura ICP hosts a colorful joint flag-lowering and marching ceremony every evening conducted by India's Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB).
Located at Old Agartala (Puran Haveli), this historic temple was established when Maharaja Krishna Manikya shifted his capital in 1760. Dedicated to the Fourteen Dynastic Gods of the Tripuri kingdom, it is the center of the week-long Kharchi Puja in July, a grand festival uniting tribal and non-tribal devotees.
Hidden Gem
Built in the Shibnagar neighborhood by royal contractor Gedu Mia using the lucrative profits from the 1939 royal tea concessions, this magnificent mosque features brilliant white domes, soaring minarets, and intricate geometric mosaic tiles.
Hidden Gem
Situated within the Ujjayanta Palace grounds, Jagannath Bari was erected in the 19th century by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya. Its unique architectural silhouette combines an octagonal base, stepped terracotta tiers, and ornamental urns overlooking royal water moats.
