DISCOVER TRIPURA

Do you want to explore deep into the history and culture of India?

This well crafted itinerary will give you the opportunity to explore and understand the rich history and cultural diversity of the princely state of Tripura.

Visit the majestic palaces which shows the past glory and grandeur reminding the age of Tripuri Maharajas.

Indulge in the spiritual yet interesting journey to the Tripura Sundari Temple – one of the 51 Shaktipeeths in India

Experience being close to wild nature and memories by embarking upon the Amazon like river journey in Chobimura – one of the mysterious places in Tripura

 

Feel amazed by visiting the magnificent rock carvings at Unakoti – The abode of one crore Gods.

Day 01: Arrive Agartala

Arrive Agartala by flight

Meeting upon arrival and transfer to hotel.

 

Agartala: Agartala is the Capital of Tripura and shares its boundary with Bangladesh.Once a good hunting ground, it became the Capital of the state during the time of Maharaja Krishna Kishor Manikya (1830-50). It remains since then the seat of the state headquarter.

 

Afternoon visit:

Ujjayanta Palace: Situated in the heart of the town and covering an area of about half a square mile this place is a two storied mension having a mixed architecture with three domes, the central one being 86 feet high. The construction of this beautiful, well-balanced royal palace was undertaken in 1899 and completed in 1901 at a cost of a little over Rs 10 Lakh or 1 million. The two large tanks on two sides with the approach road in between them and well-laid out gardens around the palace with water courses and fountains patterned on Mughal gardens have added beauty to it. The palace has been acquired by the state Govt. and now house of the Lagislative Assembly, besides few Govt. offices.

Evening visit the Indo-Bangladesh Border at Akhaura Checkpost to witness the Flag Ceremony.

Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 02: Agartala / Nirmahal / Udaipur (Approx 130 Kms, 4 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast visit:

Neermahal: One of the finest beauty spots of the state, Neermahal is situated 53 Kms from Agartala. The palace is so called as it is surrounded on all sides by a big lake called Rudra Sagar. The scenic beauty of the lake attracted Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishor manikya (1927-47) so much that he built a spectacular palace at the center of the lake itself named it as Neermahal (or palace in water).

Later depart for Udaipur.

Arrive Udaipur and check in at tourist lodge.

Later visit:

 

Tripura Sundari Temple or Matabari (Udaipur): Considered to be one of the oldest pilgrimage place in North East India, it was built by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in 1501 AD. The temple was subsequently repaired by Maharaja Rama Manikya in 1681 AD when it was damaged by lightning, and again by Radah Kishor manikya in the beginning of the 20^th century. The Goddes Tripuri Sundari is the tutelary deity of the royal family. Temple is also called ‘Matabari’.

 

Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 03: Udaipur / Chobimura / Amarpur (Udaipur – Chobimura: Approx 75 Kms, Chobimura – Amarpur: Approx 10 Kms, 4 hrs drive)

Morning after an early breakfast depart for Chobimura

 

Chobimura: Deotamura is famous for its panels of rock carvings on the steep mountain wall on the bank of Gomati. There are huge carved images of Shiva, Vishnu, Kartika, Mahisasur Mardini Durga and other gods and goddesses. This is also called Chabimura. These images date back to 15th-16th centuries.

Take a boat ride to explore these fantastic rock carving from the closest.

 

Later drive to Amarpur.

Arrive Amarpur and check in at tourist lodge.

Overnight at tourist lodge.

 

Day 04: Amarpur / Unakoti (170 Kms, 6 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast depart for Unakoti

Unakoti: It is ‘Shaiba’ (Saivite) pilgrimage and dates back to 7th – 9th centuries if not earlier. It is famous for its marvellous rock carvings, murals with their primitive beauty, waterfalls. Unakoti means one less than a crore and it is said that these many rock cut carvings are available here.

 

As per the Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva along with 1 crore Gods & Goddesses halted here to rest for a night on their way to Kashi. He asked all the gods and goddesses to wake up before sun rise to proceed for Kashi. It is said that the next morning, except Shiva himself, no one else could get up so Lord Shiva set out for Kashi himself cursing the others to become stone images. As a result it is believed that one less than a crore stone images and carvings placed at Unakoti. These are located at a beautifully landscaped forest area with green vegetation all around which add to the beauty of the carvings. The images found at Unakoti are of two types, namely rock-carved figures and stone images.

 

Among the rock cut carvings, the central Shiva head and gigantic Ganesha figures deserve special mention. The central Shiva head known as ‘Unakotiswara Kal Bhairava’ is about 30 feet high including an embroidered head-dress which itself is 10 feet high. On each side of the head-dress of the central Shiva, there are two full size female figures – one of Durga standing on a lion and another female figure on the other side. In addition three enormous images of Nandi Bull are found half buried in the ground. There are various other stone as well as rock cut images at Unakoti. Every year a big fair popularly known as ‘Ashokastami Mela’ is held in the month of April which is visited by thousands of pilgrims.  

 

Arrive Unankti and check in at tourist lodge.

 

Rest of the time explore the rock carvings.

Overnight at tourist lodge

 

Day 05: Unakoti / Agartala (180 Kms, 8 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast depart for Agartala.

 

En route vist:

 

The Chaturdasha Temple: The Chaturdasha Temple is a Hindu temple (mandir) situated near Old Agartala, India, and features the Bengal dome patterned after the roofs of village huts in Bengal. The dome is surmounted by a stupa-like structure which reveals traces of Buddhist influence. This temple was built in honour of fourteen deities, together called the Chaturdasha Devata, by King Krishna Manikya Debbarma of Tripura and these deities are ceremoniously worshipped during Kharchi Puja. The Kokborok names of the fourteen deities are Lampra, Akhatra, Bikhatra, Burasa, Thumnairok, Bonirok, Sangroma, Mwtaikotor, Twima, Songram, Noksumwtai, Mailuma, Khuluma and Swkalmwtai

 

Arrive Agartala and check in at hotel.

 

Rest of the time free at lesure.

Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 06: Agartala

Morning after breakfast visit:

 

Sipahijola: Half an hour from Agartala, through an attractive forest, Sipahijola is a beautiful nature and Zoological Park covering an area of 18.532 km. It is the house of more than 150 species of residential birds, migratory birds and lots of wild animals including spectacled monkey, tiger and leopards. With an attractive flowerage greenery and rubber plantation, the area now serves as a beautiful picnic spot.

Kamalasagar Lake: It is an artificial lake at the border of Bangladesh excavated by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in 15th century. On the bank of the lake, there is a famous temple of Goddess Kali dating back to 16th century. One can go upto the border fencing from the Indian side and have a look on the Bangladesh territory.

Jagannath Temple: Situated near Kunjaban Palace, the temple not only attracts Hindus, but many others because of its peculiar structure which is octagonal at the basement, and has an excellent ‘Pradakshinapatha’ (the sacred pathway that goes in the clock wise direction) round the sanctum.

 

Rest of the time free at lesure.

Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 07: Depart Agartala

Morning after breakfast in time transfer to airport or Bangladesh border for the onward destination.

 

Tour ends.

THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES:

1. All transport by a dedicated vehicle
2. Accommodation for six nights.
3. Daily breakfast at hotel.
4. All parking, toll charges, driver’s allowances etc.
5. 5 % GST as applicable

 

 

 

THE PACKAGE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

1. Any meals other than mentioned above.
2. Entrances to the monuments, parks other than mentioned above.
3. Boat tour at Chobimura (On direct payment basis)
4. Charges of the accompanying guide or local guide (if required)
5. Any expenses occur due to natural calamities or which are not mentioned in the cost inclusions
6. Any other expenses of personal nature i.e camera, laundry, telephone, any type of insurances, tips, portages etc.