Tripura is one of the seven sister states of the North eastern part of India.

Tripura is the second most

populous state in North-East India, after Assam .It has an extensive international border with
Bangladesh and its eastern side has a common border with Assam and Mizoram. The capital is Agartala
and the main language spoken is Bengali. It was formerly an independent Tripuri kingdom and Tripuri
Kings held the title of Manikya and ruled Tripura for 3000 years until it was merged with independent
India on 15th October 1949. In the distant past Tripura was known as Kirat Desh. Tripura finds mentions
in the Mahabharata, the Puranas and pillar inscriptions of Emperor Ashoka. In the 2001 census of India,
native Bengalis represent almost 70% of Tripura's population and the immigrant tribal populations
represent 30% of Tripura's population.

The state is connected with the rest of India through Assam by a railway track running from Guwahati to
Dharamnagar which is 140 kms away from the capital town Agartala. Agartala itself is connected to
Kolkata and Guwahati through airways. By road,The National Highway 44 connects most of the places of
Tripura via Shillong.

The main palaces of tourist interest are Ujjayanta Palace, Fourteen Goddess Temple (which is also
known as Chaturdasha Devata Temple) ,Neermahal in Rudrasagar Lake of Melaghar, Mata
Tripuraeshwari Temple in the main city of Udaipur, beautiful orange gardens with charming landscape in
Jampui Hills, 41 sq kms of Dumboor Lake, Goddess Kali temple in Kamasagar which touches the border
of Bangladesh, Unakoti in Kailashahar and Pilak.

Ujjayanta Palace is a former royal palace situated in Agartala, which currently serves as the meeting
place of the Tripura Legislative Assembly. Ujjayanta Palace was built by Maharaja Radhakishore Manikya
during 1899–1901. Several Hindu temples occupy plots adjacent to Ujjayanta Palace, dedicated to
Lakshmi-Narayan, Uma-Maheshwari, Kali and Jagannath. A palace was constructed few kilometers away
from the Ujjayanta palace in 1917 A.D by King Birendra Kishore Manikya called Kunjaban palace which
currently serves as the official residence of the Governor of Tripura.

Fourteen Goddess Temple, which is located about 14 kms away from Agartala. It is also known as
Chaturdasha Temple. This temple was built by King Krishna Manikya Debbarma in honor of fourteen
Gods and Goddessess, together called the Chaturdasha Devata and these deities are ceremoniously
worshipped during Kharchi Puja in the month of July every year.

Mata Tripuraeshwari Temple situated in Udaipur which is about 55 kms away from Agartala. This hilltop
temple of Maa Kali is one of the 51 pithasthans in India as per Hindu mythology. It is said that 'right foot'
of Mata Sati fell at Matabari.The temple was constructed by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in 1501 A.D.
Every year on Dewali, a famous Mela takes place near this temple which is visited by more than two
lakhs pilgrims.

Neermahal on Rudrasagar Lake,which is about 55 kms away from Agartala near Melaghar. This lake
witnesses a large number of migratory birds in every winter. Every year, a boat race is organized in
July/August. The visiting tourists can enjoy boating facility in this lake and can visit Neermahal, is Eastern
India's only water palace. This palace was the dream castle of Raja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur,
built in 1930. This floating castle took nine years to be executed to his specifications of luxury and
beauty. This maharaja's summer resort is a blend of Hindu-Muslim architecture and about 400 meter in
length.

Kamalsagar lake, which is 30 kms away from Agartala. This vast lake at the border of Bangladesh was
commissioned by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in the 15th century. On the banks of Kamalasagar, there is
a famous temple of Goddess Kali dating back to the 16th century. It is one of the most excellent picnic
spots in the state as it also boasts the scenic beauty with running train whistling through the
Bangladesh.

Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, situated at a distance of 25 kms from Agartala. Sepahijala covers an area
of 18.5 kms. More than 150 species of residential and migratory birds, an orchid garden, boating
facilities, wildlife, a botanical garden, a zoo, elephant joy-rides, rubber and coffee plantations attract the
visitors. It is also home to the famous spectacled monkey, which is only available in this place of the
world.

Dumboor Lake, located at a distance of 125 kms from Agartala covering an area of almost 41 sq kms.
With an unending spell of luxuriant green vegetation all around, this lake stands out for its exceedingly
charming beauty and 48 islands in its midst. It has a rich reservoir of natural and cultured fishery.
Migratory birds and water sports facilities are additional attractions of this place.