Tripura · 6 destinations & hidden spots
Built by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in 1501 CE, this revered temple is believed to be the spot where Sati's right foot fell. Designed in traditional Bengali 'chala' hut architecture atop a hill shaped like a tortoise (Kurmapitha), it is home to the black reddish stone idol of Soroshi / Tripurasundari.
Constructed in the 17th century by Maharaja Govinda Manikya on the scenic banks of the Gomati River, Bhuvaneswari Temple features a square stupa-domed sanctum with ornate floral friezes. Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore chose this historic spot as the dramatic backdrop for his celebrated literary masterpieces.
Dug directly behind the Tripura Sundari Temple in 1658 by Maharaja Kalyan Manikya, Kalyan Sagar is a sacred lake home to the critically endangered black softshell turtles (Bostami turtles). Pilgrims feed the gentle giant turtles puffed rice from the stone ghats.
Hidden Gem
Standing side by side in a lush grassy enclosure in Udaipur, these three stone and brick temples were consecrated in 1668 CE by Maharani Gunabati, wife of Maharaja Govinda Manikya. Their distinctive ribbed stupa roofs and arched vestibules showcase classical Tripura temple masonry.
Hidden Gem
Tirthamukh is the sacred headwaters of the Gomati River, where the Raima and Sarma mountain streams merge before surging towards the Dumboor hydro reservoir. On Uttarayan Sankranti in January, tens of thousands of indigenous people gather for purifying holy dips.
Hidden Gem
Located 5 km from Udaipur along the Agartala-Udaipur highway, Tepania Eco-Park is an expansive 15-hectare forest retreat. It features elevated canopy boardwalks, natural rubber plantations, children's adventure mazes, and bamboo cottages.
