Agartala

Location: West Tripura District, Tripura
Climate:
Summers: 35⁰ C (Maximum), 21⁰ C (Minimum)
Winters: 25⁰ C (Maximum), 10⁰ C (Minimum)
Best Time to Visit: October to April
Nearest Airport: Agartala Airport
Nearest Railhead: Agartala Railway Station
Must Visits: Jagannath Temple, Venuban Budhha Vihar, Ujjayanta Palace, Jampui Hills and Neermahal.
Language Spoken: Bengali, Chakma, Hindi, English and Kokborok (Tribal Language)
STD Code: 0381

Agartala is a striking city tucked in the north-east of India. It is the proud capital of Indian state of Tripura. The city is sited in the western part of Tripura and lies on the swiftly flowing Haroa River. Agartala city is spread over an area of about 59 square kilometers and is situated at an altitude of 13 meters above the sea level. Due to its location, the city has a humid subtropical climate with heavy rainfall all around the year. While summers are hot and wet (April to October), Agartala experiences mild to moderate winters. The best time to visit this city is from the month of October to April. This amazing city has a blend of rich culture and diverse population including various native tribes. Indo-Bangladesh border is just 2 kilometer away from this city and thus, a huge impact of Bengali culture can be seen in locals. This city is very well connected to other cities of India via Railway, Road and Airways.

National Highway No. 44 connects Agartala to Guwahati (599 km) via Shillong. The city also possesses a fully equipped airdrome, Agartala Airport which connects this city to all the major cities of the country such as Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati, through direct flights. In fact, Agartala is the second capital city (after Guwahati) in the northeast that is linked to the country's railway network. The city was founded by Maharaja Radha Krishna Kishore Manikya Bahadur (1829-1849) of Manikya Dynasty in 1849, as capital of his empire. In the year 1874-75, it was converted into a municipality under the reign of Maharaja Bir Chandra Manikya (1862-1896). In 1940, this city's town area was restructured in a planned way to make it a well planned city under the sovereignty of Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur. This is why he is, sometimes, referred to as the founder of the planned city of Agartala.

Agartala is the central market and exporter of various commercial commodities like tea, rice, jute, oilseeds, rubber and gas/LPG for nearby region and states. The main shopping business areas of the city are Gol Bazaar and Kaman Chowmuhani where you can get a variety of handicrafts, wooden articles and other shops, bazaars etc. This vibrant city proves itself to be a wholesome travel destination with its natural beauty, historical palaces and beautiful temples. Some of the prominent tourist spots that you should never miss to visit when in Agartala are College Tilla (Maharaja Bir Bikram College, Tripura University Buildings and landscapes), Ujjayanta Palace (Palace of Tripura Kings) which is now a state legistative assembly, Jagannath Temple, Venuban Budhha Vihar and Neermahal (palace amidst a natural lake, Rudrasagar). Apart from these historical tourist locations, you can take delight in the natural landscapes like Jampui Hill that is called the "Kashmir of Tripura".

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