Agartala
Situated on the banks of River Haora, Agartala is the second largest city in North East India. It is located in Tripura and serves as its capital. It enjoys a humid subtropical climate. The city is well-connected with other parts of the country by road, rail as well as air.
It is the country’s third international internet gateway and is being developed under the Smart Cities Mission.
Tourist attractions in Agartala
There are several places of tourist interest in Agartala. These include Ujjayanta Palace, Jagannath Temple, Rabindra Kanan, Heritage Park, Lembucherra Park, Tripura State Museum and Haveli Museum.
Things to do in Agartala
The Ujjayanta Palace that served as the royal abode to Tripura kings is one of the main tourist attractions of Agartala. Converted into a museum, this is certainly a must visit for those who love exploring history and culture. A visit to the marvellous Jagannath Temple is also suggested to seek the blessings of the Hindu Gods– Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. Heritage Park encompasses a beautiful herb garden and miniature models of the beautiful monuments located in Tripura. It is yet another not to be missed tourist spot here. Shopping lovers should head to Metro Bazaar, Jagat Bazaar or Battala Market to shop for traditional North Eastern items. The special delicacies of the place, Mui Borok, Wahan Mosdeng and Chikhvi are also a must try.
Airport in Agartala
The airport in Agartala was named after Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur Debbarman who got it constructed in the year 1942. He was the ruling king of Tripura back then.
Administered by the Airports Authority of India, Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport has undergone several upgrades since then. It is located at a distance of 12 kilometres from the main city.
- Airport Address- Agartala, Tripura 799009
- Airport IATA code- IXA