Northeast Odyssey
Tripura or Twipra, the land of Maharajas, pretty palaces, lakes and temples is reminiscent of the grandeur of Rajasthan. Situated between Bangladesh and Mizoram, this small state is a land of exquisite natural beauty. Tripura is known for its hills, dales and lush valleys. A distinct aspect of the hill formations of Tripura is that they run parallel in a north-south pattern beyond the borders of Bangladesh. Its highest peak is the Betling Shiv (3200 ft) in the Jampui ranges. A rich tourist spot, the Jampui hills are also famous for its orange plantations; and every year it hosts the famous orange festival during December-January. The Eden tourist lodge and several other paying guest accommodations are available in the area. The Boromura hill ranges, which is the source of rivers like Saidra and Sumili that flow into Bangladesh is also known for its natural splendour.
Tripura has had a fabled past; and before joining India in 1949, this land was ruled for centuries by the Hindu royal dynasty of Manikyas. Though considered a part of British India in the days of the Raj – it still enjoyed the status of an independent administrative unit even then. When India became independent, the then Maharani of Tripura, signed an agreement of merger with the union. Tripura and finally gained complete statehood in 1972.
Located at heart of the city in Math Chowhumani, the Hotel Woodland Park is the most easily accessible hotel in all of Agartala. Just about 5 minutes from the bus terminal and 10 minutes from the railway station, this is an easy place to get to.
Right inside the city but far away from its hustle bustle and noise, the hotel is rated as one of the finest hotels and worth every penny you spend on it. Its 19 rooms are self-sufficient and come with modern amenities - mini-fridge, LED TV, Self-controlled A/c,
Tea and Coffee maker. Wi-fi connectivity is excellent and is complimentary to the guests.
The Banquet and a Conference hallare ideal for those looking to organize personal and professional events for a large gathering. In addition, the spa is descent enough to opt for massage sessions. There is a gym to ensure you don’t carry back any holiday weight and a games parlourif the kids need to blow off some steam.
The double and deluxe rooms are comfortable and the hotel is a good idea for business travels, thanks to its convenient location.Don’t go by the outward appearance of the hotel as the hospitality of the hosts and comfort will be worth your money.
Agartala, the capital city of Tripura, is well known for its palaces, temples and historical monuments. Some of the major tourist attractions in Agartala are:
Ask for the Executive Room.
The hotel restaurant offers sumptuous multi – cuisine food, including Bengali, Chinese, Indian, Continental cuisines. As a whole, the menu is pretty pocket friendly.
Hotel Sonar Tori welcomes its guests to a haven of peace and convenience. The overall appeal of the hotel is enhanced by its easy accessibility to prominent attractions of the city. The modern amenitieswill ensure a comfortable and pleasant stay.
The Standard rooms are spacious while the superior rooms are elegantly furnished and very well-suited to the needs of business travellers. They are air-conditioned and have Wi-Fi for a comfortable and productive stay. The rooms have numerous other amenities and are furnished with a plush king-size bed or twin beds, should guests require them.
Hotel Sonar Tori has a banquet Hall that can accommodate 300 people and a conference room for business meetings. They also offer an array of essential services including room service, round-the-clock front desk, laundry and parking. The serene ambience is ideal for get-together and parties. What maes a difference is the efficient staffs who speak both Hindi and English and are ready to attend to the guess with eagerness.
The Heritage Park and the Lotus Temple are just about 4 km away. Guests can use the local transport to reach theNagerjala Bus Station. Additionally, the Ujjyanta Palace is 3 km away and the Laxminarayan Bari 2km away. Further away are the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary (25 km) and the NeerMahal (52 km). The hotel also provides local tour bookings for its guests.
The multi-cuisine restaurant offers local food as well as Indian and continental food. Gala dinner chargesare applicable for Christmas and New Year nights. These charges are extra and payable directly to the hotel.Experience the Bangladeshi-flavoured cuisine whipped up the in-house chefs. Do not miss the fish curries with steamed rice.
Hotel Rajdhani is one of the pioneers in the hotel industry, run and managed by a whole team of experts in hospitality and service in Agartala. For the past 16 years, the Hotel has been serving eminent personalities like film stars, sports stars, business tycoons,bureaucrats and valued tourists from all across the world.
A high-end three star hotel, that staff is known for their warm hospitality and topnotch services. Located in the prestigious grounds of the Ujjayanta City Palace, all major business houses, trade fair grounds, government offices, commercial districts, shopping arcades etc. are also easily accessible.
Hotel Rajdhani offers exclusive contemporary and lavishly decorated rooms categorized as Executive Deluxe, Super Deluxe, Economy Luxury and Suites. The spaciousrooms are equipped with all the necessary essentials and modern amenities.The rates are very pocket friendly and thefacilities along with the location are perfect value for money. The rich history of Tripura has helped name the Royal rooms after the members of the royal family that have ruled this once princely state.
There is 24 hours service available at the front desk and the staff will go all the way to help you out with your basic needs, information about the city or state, especially if you are new to the place. The rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi to help you stay connected with work and friends at all times and services like Laundry and Dry Cleaning are also extended by the hotel.
The spacious surroundings of the hotel away from the busy city and pollution is an added value for stay in this hotel.
Rated one of the few best hotels to stay in Agartala, Hotel Rajdhani‘s “Panchali” a multi cuisine restaurant with a soothing view and a wide range of cuisines, including Indian, Mughlai, Tandoori, and Chinese dishes. Their local delicacies are also worth a try. A perfect mix of interactive Indian and far eastern food, the restaurant with open live kitchens waits for you in the roof- top of the hotel.The restaurant is famous for its mouthwatering, delicious cuisine along with its soothing ambiances. One should definitely not miss the prawn and hilsa (during season) dishes or the local Bengali delicacies.
• B.K. Road, Banamalipur, Tripura West, Near Indian Air City 0ld Office
• Nearest airport: Agartala Airport ( about 20 minutes drive)
• Nearest Train Station: Agartala Railway station.
• Contact numbers: +91 381 – 2323387 / 232631
• Fax: +91 381-2326157
• Email: hotelrajdhani.agartala@gmail.com
Starting from INR 2000/-
Located in the heart of the main market of Agartala, the capital city of Tripura, the hotel is tourist friendly with efficient and helpful English-speaking staff and delicious food. Hotel Welcome Palace is one of the oldest hotels in Tripura and is reputed to be one of its kind. It has been serving eminent personalities of the society and business houses since 2000.
Hotel Welcome Palace has the main market and various local shopping in the vicinity which gives one the unique experience of living right in the heart of the state of Tripura. The Kurry Club restaurant on the first floor serves variety of cuisines, including Indian, local, Bengali, and Continental.
With efficient house-keeping, one can also have a choice of taking room that will keep you away from the noise of the city. The hotel is ideal for family as well, thanks to its spacious king size rooms.
Agartala is a small city and if you want to visit Agartala and want to stay in the city no other place can be better than the Welcome Palace hotel. You can find a peaceful and convenient spot to do your work as well unwind while you are holidaying.
Places of Interest
Popular tourist places are very close to the property, including the Government Museum (130 meters), Ujjyanta Palace (1.4 km), Heritage Park (3.4 km), Nehru Park (3.5 km), Rose Valley Amusement Park (1T1.1 km) and Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary (26.5 km).
Rooms are neat, although some may not have external windows.
Green Touch Resort is one of the finest hotels in Agartala, the capital of Tripura. Set in the midst of lush green tea estate, surrounded by natural scenic beauty. It is an ideal choice if on a holiday in this part of the country. Equally apt for social gatherings and conferences as the property is quite geared to take care of all requirements.
With a total of 13 well equipped rooms, the resort is more than capable of taking excellent care of their guests. Each room is spacious and very well equipped with modern amenities like a mini-fridge, air-conditioning, and LCD TV. Each room has a separate sitting area and attached bathroom with 24 hours running hot running water.The complimentary Wi-Fi makes it even more inviting.
The resort has a garden with an open air-restaurant replete with a fountain, in addition to having an indoor banquet hall. The concierge services like medical assistance, laundry, 24-hour front desk and room service come handy. Head to the in-house restaurant for some incredible delicacies to satisfy your cravings. Try the mouth-watering multi cuisine, especially the localdishes.
Centrally located, it is convenient to move around the city from the hotel, even by way of public transport, thanks to the main Nagerjala Bus Station, just 12km away.
By way of entertainment, the Resort also hosts Gala Musical nights and cultural evenings where the guests can just sit back and enjoy the music along with the pleasant evening breeze.
Some of the tourist attractions and places to visit to visit during your stay:
A well-known name in budget lodgings, the Ginger Hotel chain stretches across the country and has hosted hundreds of travelers so far. In Agartala, this hotel is located quite close to the airport and bus station, making it a first choice for business travelers. In addition, the area around the hotel is quite peaceful and pleasing to the eyes. If you are looking for a quiet place to get some work done or to just unwind, this is definitely where you want to be.
Each room is done up sensibly and maintained well by housekeeping. They are equally efficient when it comes to whipping up some good food and directing you around the city. Armed with a city map, you can very easily get hole of some public transport and make your way around to the nearby tourist attractions:
Government Museum, Ujjayanta Palace: This royal house, which stands in the Capital city Agartala, was built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya during 1899-1901. It is a two storied mansion with mixed architecture. It is topped by three high domes, the central one being 86’ high. The magnificent tile floor curved wooden ceiling and beautifully crafted doors are particularly notable. The palace is set with huge Mughal style gardens and beautified by pools, gardens, and fountains.
Rose Valley Park: An amusement park that guarantees several hours of fun for adults and kids alike. Replete with water rides, wave pools and food stalls, you can be rest assured, you’d come back wanting for more.
Heritage Park: The Heritage Park spread over twelve acres of land and can be seen on the northern side of Raj Bhawan on the Agartala-GBP Hospital road. This park was inaugurated on the 30th November 2012 by the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Tripura. The entrance to the park has a massive gate that draws inspiration from the rich mixed cultural heritage of Tripura, both tribal and non-tribal. The park has three parts, the mini-Tripura located in about three acres of land at the entrance of the gate, the central area that is a natural forest, and a plain table land with medicinal plants, herbs and shrubs. There is a walking track of 1.1 kilometer running along the periphery of the park.
Rabindra Kanan: Nestled south of Raj Bhawan, the sprawling ‘Rabindra Kanan’ is a park lush with greenery and flowers. A ‘Puppet House’ hosts puppet shows that are relished by adults and children alike. The delicious food served by the Assam Rifles canteen is a huge plus to all the visitors.
Nehru Park: Until a few years ago, the reddish glow of the toxic top-soil on the bare strip of land in Gorkha Basti area would hurt the eyes.
When the state government was looking to shift a part of its administrative setup out of the heart of the town, all eyes turned towards the Gorkha Basti. The idea of building a park took seed and the responsibility was given to the authority of the forest department. The result is today’s Nehru Park in front of ‘Aranya Bhawan’, headquarters of the forest department. It had taken lot of efforts and expenses to process the soil and prepare it for the varied floral plants, with spaces for seating in the emerging green cover. The Park, inaugurated in the year 2003, is now a happy hub of people of all ages wanting to get away from their ‘city life’.
Durgabari Tea Garden: Thanks to its warm climes and rich soil, Tripura has a history of putting out some fantastic teas. In fact, Tripura is the 5th largest producer of tea in the entire country, known for its organic way of farming and harvesting. Visit the Durgabari Tea Garden for a peek into this industry.
For those who love exploring new places, the Hotel Executive Inn is an ideal place to stay. Conveniently located, it offers easy access to the vibrant city of Agartala. The hotel offers impeccable services that include many basic essential amenities and facilities. On request, the hotel also offers airport pick and drop facility as well as luggage storage. To ensure that the guests’ are taken care of, there is round the clock front desk for assistance and room service. For guests bringing their own vehicles, the hotel also provides parking facility.
The well furnished rooms are stocked up to ensure guests’ comfort. Simple details in the interiors indicate a lot of thought has gone into doing it up.Whether on holiday or a business trip,this place guarantees some quiet time.
Tripura has a lot of history and is one of the many places that have various religious places. So, do not miss out on the historical places in and around the city.The hotel is located close enough to the local markets where you can easily pick up some gifts and mementos.
Some of the tourist spots you must attractions and places to visit to visit during your stay:
RABINDRA KANAN
Nestled south of Raj Bhawan, the sprawling ‘RabindraKanan’ is a park lush with greenery and flowers. A ‘Puppet House’ hosts puppet shows that are relished by adults and children alike. The delicious food served by the Assam Rifles canteen is a huge plus to all the visitors.
HERITAGE PARK
The Heritage Park, spread over twelve acres of land and can be seen on the northern side of Raj Bhawan on the Agartala-GBP Hospital road. This park was inaugurated on the 30th November 2012 by the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Tripura. The entrance to the park has a massive gate that draws inspiration from the rich mixed cultural heritage of Tripura, both tribal and non-tribal. The park has three parts, the mini-Tripura located in about three acres of land at the entrance of the gate, the central area that is a natural forest, and a plain table land with medicinal plants, herbs and shrubs. There is a walking track of 1.1 kilometer running along the periphery of the park.
NAZRUL KALASHETRA
Located on Math Chowmuhani - Jail Road near Purbasa, the NazrulKalashetra is a sprawling culture complex of the city with a sophisticated auditorium. It also comprises of a film development laboratory, a screening hall and a library.
BUDDHA TEMPLE, BENUBAN VIKHAR IN AGARTALA
This temple is one of the most attractive Buddhist destinations of Tripura, located at Kunjaban area in northern part of Agartala town.The shrine is called “BenubanVihar” and has a collection of some beautiful metal Buddha idols, the vastness of which belies its small size. Buddha Purnimaor the day of Buddha’s ascentis celebrated with great enthusiasm. Do visit to this monastery for some peaceful soul searching.
Benuban Bihar bears testimony to the fact that Tripura has been extending hospitality and patronage to the religion and culture of its neighbors since time immemorable.
PURBASA
Tripura is noted for its exquisite bamboo, cane and wooden handicrafts including cotton, silk, polyester.Visitors can watch the Artisans at work and shop at ‘Purbasha’ or any of the Handloom and Handicrafts sales Emporium in the tourist centresAgartala.
UJJAYANTA PALACE
This royal house, which stands in the Capital city Agartala was built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya during 1899-1901.It is a two storied mansion with mixed architecture. It is topped by three high domes, the central one being 86’ high.
The magnificent tile floor, curved wooden ceiling and beautifully crafted doors are particularly notable. The palace is set with huge Mughal style gardens and beautified by pools, gardens, and fountains.
NEHRU PARK
Until a few years ago, the reddish glow of the toxic top-soil on the bare strip of land in GorkhaBasti area would hurt the eyes.
When the state government was looking to shift a part of its administrative setup out of the heart of the town, all eyes turned towards theGorkhaBasti. The idea of building a park took seed and the responsibility was given to the authority of the forest department.The result is today’s Nehru Park in front of ‘AranyaBhawan’, headquarters of the forest department. It had taken lot of efforts and expenses to process the soil and prepare it for the varied floral plants, with spaces for seating in the emerging green cover. The Park, inaugurated in the year 2003, is now a happy hub of people of all ages wanting to get away from their ‘city life’.
FOURTEEN GOD’s TEMPLE
The fourteen gods are the ancestral Kula Devta of the Tripuri people. The origins of this faith is so far back in time that it is now obscured by mysteries. It can, however be linked to the early history of Tripuri people, including their kings and royal families. There are many mythological stories about the origin of these fourteen Gods and Goddess, all of whom are benevolent Gods. These Gods are worshipped for their blessings of wellbeing, peace, prosperity, and victory over the enemies. By the grace of these Gods, the Tripuri people had been able to rule over the vast majority of Bengal, Asom and whole of the eastern tract for centuries.
SEPAHIJALA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
The sanctuary is spread across nearly 7.15 sq mi and is located inside the woods alongwith artificial lakes such as, the Abasarika and AmritSagar, along with boating facilities, natural botanical, and zoological gardens. It is famous for its captive Clouded Leopard enclosures. The sanctuary contains nearly 150 species of birds and the unique bespectacled monkey (Phayre'sLangur). The terrain is green throughout the year and the weather is temperate except for the two humid summer months of March and April.
The sanctuary has been developed both as a wildlife sanctuary and as an academic and researchcentre. Initiated in 1972 the Sanctuary has five sections for carnivores, primates, ungulates, reptiles, and aviary.
THE BARAMURA ECO PARK
This park is located at about 37 km from Agartala in Baramura Hill Range, through which the 44 National Highway winds its way to Shillong and Guwahati. It is an area surrounded by sylvan green forest with a stream flowing through it. This park has a lot of other attractions in addition to the panoramic environment. This is an ideal destination for eco-lovers.
Choose rooms on the back side for a better view of an open green area with a pond.
Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisines are available. Moreover, one can also try a bit of the local food as well as satisfy their appetite even if they have strict food restrictions.
• 9 Mantri Bari Road Area : Agartala H O City : Agartala State : Tripura
• About 6 km from the Agartala airport
• Contact numbers: +91-9436122077 & 0381-2325047/2310272
