Tripura, State in northeastern India
Description
Tripura is a state in northeastern India that covers a landscape of hills, valleys and forested areas. The terrain consists of several mountain ranges running north to south, with fertile plains and river courses winding through the land between them.
History
The territory was an independent kingdom ruled by the Manikya dynasty for centuries. Following Indian independence, it first became a union territory before gaining full statehood status later.
Culture
Visitors will encounter festivals such as Garia, Ker and Gajan, where locals dance in traditional dress and play indigenous musical instruments. Markets across the territory sell handwoven textiles and bamboo crafts made by artisans using methods passed down through generations.
Practical
The capital Agartala serves as a base for exploring the region and has connections to other parts of the country. From there, visitors can reach different districts that offer varying landscapes and communities to experience.
Did you know?
The region contains Neermahal palace, built in the middle of a lake and showing a rare blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture. It also has rock carvings from the 15th and 16th centuries chiseled into natural stone formations.
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Tripura Sundari Temple
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Unakoti
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Ujjayanta Palace
391 m
Maitri Setu
104.2 km
Neermahal
38.6 km
Dampa Tiger Reserve
117.3 km
Lawachara National Park
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70.9 km
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35.7 km
Kasbeswari Kali Mata
16.5 km
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Dharmasagar
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Comilla Stadium
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Shankarpasha Shahi Masjid
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