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The Princely state of Tripura joined the Indian Union in 1949.No great peaks punctuate the skies, nor are its major rivers, such as Khowai, Manu and Gomatidddd any match for the mighty Brahmaputra.Its forestland,cavalcade of historic palaces, rock-cut-carvings,stone sculptures, Buddhist and Hindu holy places, wildlife sanctuaries and tribal people have been a great attraction to the people.Tagore, an honoured guest found its pollution free , eco-friendly environment, pleasant climate and tranquility, the perfect retreat to compile some of its works here.

For the visitors, Tripura, one of the relatively unknown holiday destinations of the North East, is a bundle-ful of surprises. Its cross-cultural ethnic diversity, its ancient temples,its rich tradition of handicrafts are tempting enough to draw the discerning holiday-maker.

Capital :-Agartala.

Railhead and Airport : Tripura

Area:-10491.69 sq.km.

Population :-31,99,203 {2001}

B est Season : September to March.

PLACES Of INTEREST :-

Ujjayanta Palace-

Ujjayanta Palace :- This Royal House which stands in Agartala covering one sq.km area was built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya in 1901 A.D.

Unakoti:- It is the largest Basrelief sculpture in India. It means one less that a crore. Rock-carvings of 7^th-9^th centuries A.D.It is Shaiva Pilgrimage.{186 km.}

Pilak – Treasure house of the Hindu and Buddhist sculptures of 8^th-9^th centuries A.D.Numerous stone and terracotta images including the images of Avolokiteshwar and Narasimha have been found. {113 km}

Chabimura {Devtamura} :- famous for panel of Rock carvings on the stiff mountain wall on the bank of Gomati. {85 km}Jampui Hlls :- The permanent seat of eternal spring is situated at an altitude of 3000 ft.Jampui is famous for its charming landscape and bracing climate. {250 km}

Neermahal :- the water palace built in 1930 A.D.{ 53 km}

Tripura Sundari Temple :- One of the 51 pithas of Hindu pilgrims. {56 km}

BhubaneswariT emple ;- locaed on the bank of Gomai river have a good number of lakes.{55km}

Mahamuni Pagoda- Buddhist temple {134 km}

Chandrapur Mosque {135 km} AND Dumboor Lake {112 km}

Kamalasagar Kali Temple – is situated just beside the Bangladesh border. {28 km}

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY :- SEPAHIJALA {24 km},TRISHNA {95 km}.TEPANIA ECO-PARK {47 km}

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS :- In January:- Pous Sankranti Mela at Tirthamukh and at Pilak/ Rajarshi festival 21^st to 23^rd February at Bhubaneswari Temple/Ashokasstami festival at Unokoti in March/April,Buddha Purnima festival at Vanuban Bihar and Mahamuni Pagada in May/Boat Race at Rudrasagar Lane in August/Dumboor festival at Gandachara in October/Neermahal Festival at Neermahal in December