Agartala
From Wikitravel
Agartala is the capital city of the North Eastern State of Tripura.
[edit] Get in
You can get in to Agartala by plane, train and bus.
[edit] By Plane
Agartala can be reached by air from Delhi & Chennai via Kolkata,Kolkata or Guwahati.
There are many flights from Guwahati and Kolkata and a number of airlines operate in this route. It might be better to consult a authorized travel agent to choose the best at lowest fare. Airfare varies from Rs. 3330 to Rs.7000.
[edit] By Train
Agartala can be reached directly by train from Silchar and Badarpur in Assam.
[edit] By Bus
Agartala can be reached directly by bus from Guwahati, Shillong and Silchar. The escort facility in the norther part of Tripura has been lifted recently as a result of the decrease in dominance of the insurgent groups.
The Akhaura Checkpost also connects Agartala to Dhaka, the capital of the neighbouring country of Bangladesh. This route extends to Kolkata in West Bengal.
[edit] Get around
Paddle Rickshaws are the principle mode of travel within the city limits. The fare may range from Rs5 to Rs25/-.
Auto Rickshaws plying in specified routes are also available. Tough designated stands are at Motorstand, Nagarjala, Abhaynagar etc.all you need to do to catch an "auto" (locally known as "Tempu") is to stand in the route and be watchful. Unlike any other Indian cities Agartala auto rickshaws have an authorised sitting capacity of 4 pax at the rear and passengers are comfortable squeezing in by little adjustment. However a note of advice, pay exact amount else the difference of .50 paisa or a rupee may be returned by as many number of match boxes.
Local buses are available for long routes.
For a days trip to Kamalasagar, Sipahijala, Udaipur etc. a cab can be hired from Bat-tala syndicate.
Auto-rickshaws are available for to and fro travel to Airport.
[edit][add listing] See
- Ujjayanta Palace, built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya during 1899-1901, is a two storied mansion, having a mixed type of architecture with three high domes, the central one being 86 feet high. The magnificent tile floor, curved wooden ceiling and beautifully crafted doors are particularly notable. The palace is set with huge Mughal style gardens, beautified by pools and gardens. Flood lighting and fountains have also added to its beauty. Now it houses the State Legislative Assembly.
- Rose Valley Amusement Park
- New Capital Complex
- Maharaja Bir Bikram College. Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishor Manikya Bahadur, the last illustrious king of Tripura was the architect and founder of this pioneering institution of higher learning in the state which was established in the year 1947.
- Akhaura Checkpost, which handles the largest number of visitors to and from neighbouring Bangladesh.
- Tripura Government Museum, established 1970, situated in the heart of the town, it preserves some rare images, epigraphs numismatic evidence which throw light on the glorious past of Tripura and some of the adjoining States.
- Tripura University, the only government-run university of Tripura. Tripura university epitomizes the aspirations of the state’s people for academic excellence at the highest level and quest for knowledge.
- Sukanta Academy, a science museum located in the heart of Agartala town. A small planetarium has also been set up within the complex to attract students, research scholars and scientist.
- Jagannath Temple, famous not only from the pilgrims point of view, this temple is also a remarkable architectual feat with its octagonal base and its impression pradhkshin patha round the sanctum. The pillars are crowned by square and pyramidal cones.
- Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Icon of Lord Krishna was installed by Krishnananda Sevayet of Laxmi Narayan temple more than 45 years ago. The temple is also registered under Indian antiquitity act like monument.
- Nehru Park, inaugurated in the year 2003 , is a happy hub of people of all ages tired of living in ‘city pent’.
- Venuban Vihar, a Buddha Temple is one of the most attractive Buddhist destinations of Tripura, located at Kunjaban area in northern part of Agartala town.
- Rabindra Kanan. Quietly nestled south of Raj Bhawan, the sprawling ‘Rabindra Kanan’, a park with lush greenery and an abundance of flowers, is home to children and young people, looking for a peaceful nest for heart-to-heart chatting.
- Nazrul Kalakshetra
- Agartala Railway Station, built in memory of the Ujjayanta Palace.
- ‘Gedu Miar Maszid’, the pride of place for the minority Muslims of Tripura. This imposing ‘Maszid’, located in Shibnagar area of Agartala bears testimony to the devotion and piety of a remarkable individual .
- Mariyam Nagar Church. Standing amidst the lush green lap of nature, seven kilometres east of Agartala, Mariamnagar is actually a historical site. The Catholic church in this sparsely populated pastoral scenario had once been used by Portuguese settlers.
[edit][add listing] Do
[edit][add listing] Buy
Cane and Bamboo artworks.
[edit][add listing] Eat
Indian, Chinese, Continental foods are available in any good hotel at Agartala. A number of modest restaurants cater various cuisine. Relatively cheap in comparison to Indian Metros, quality wise also at par with them.
[edit][add listing] Drink
Agartala is teeming with liquor shops where cheap brands are easily available. Though it is not permissible to drink openly in the roads or public places as is in vogue for most of the Indian cities.
[edit][add listing] Sleep
The highest ranked hotels for staying at Agartala are "Ginger", "Rajdhani", "Rajarshi", "Star", "Heaven", "Royal Guest House" and many more. Otherwise hotels in Agartala are moderately priced compared to other Indian state capitals.
[edit] Get out
- Pilak
- Matabari
- Melaghar
- Sipahijala Wildlife Sanctuary
- Unakoti
- Jampui Hills
- Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary
- Gondacherra Wildlife Sanctuary
- Domboor Lake and Raima valley
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