Tripura tourism isn’t one of the mainstream in India. Even when people travel to North-East India, Tripura remains the least explored. That’s because of its isolated geographic location, lack of appealing coastal regions, and high mountains.
So, why would you someone travel to Tripura?
Honestly, Tripura is for someone interested in the region’s history and architecture. There are specific leisure destinations in Tripura as well, which I will let you know about in this article.
How to Reach Tripura?
Tripura is the 3rd smallest state in India after Goa and Sikkim, having Agartala as its capital. Reaching here from Major cities takes some time due to its location. Usually, there is connectivity to Agartala and from there, you can choose another public transport.
As Tripura doesn’t have mountainous terrain, it has great railway connectivity. Here is the list of trains from major cities in India.
List of Trains to Agartala
| Train Name | Train Number | Boarding Station and Time | Time to Reach Agartala | Operates on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabroom Kanchenjunga Express | 13173 | Kolkata Sealdah (06:50 AM) | 05:40 PM (Next Day) | Everyday except Monday and Wednesday |
| AGTL Garib Rath | 12501 | Kolkata Howrah (9:45 PM) | 05:15 AM (Next Day) | Sundays |
| AGTL Tejas Rajdhani | 20502 | Anand Vihar, New Delhi (7:50 PM) | 4:00 PM (3rd day) | Wednesday |
| AGTL Humsafar | 12503 | Bengaluru SMVB (10:15 AM) | 02:45 AM (4th Day) | Tuesday and Friday |
| AGTL Garib Rath | 12501 | Kolkata (21:45 PM) | 05:00 AM (3rd Day) | Sundays |
| LTT AGTL AC Express | 12519 | Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (05:30 PM) | 05:50 PM (3rd Day) | Sundays |
| BNC AGTL Special | 02983 | Bengaluru (10:15 AM) | 02:45 AM (4th Day) | Friday |
| Silchar-Agartala Passenger | 55664 | Silchar (08:00 AM) | 05:00 PM (Same Day) | Daily |
There is limited bus service from Guwahati, Silchar, Shillong, and other neighboring cities. However, the train is a far better option as it is more comfortable and frequent.
Best Time to Travel Tripura
Tripura’s hot and humid climate during summer is not favorable. Therefore, if you are planning to visit it, the best time is winter from November to February.
During this time, the temperature is relatively low. Even most of the cultural festivals are celebrated during this time. Therefore, you’ll be able to make the most out of your trip.
How Much Will It Cost to Travel Tripura?
The cost of traveling to Tripura depends on whether you choose to take a flight or train. Usually, the flight from Delhi to Tripura will cost you around Rs 11,000 ($150) and it is relatively cheaper from Kolkata and Guwahati. The train costs around Rs 3000/per person for (2nd AC).
Traveling within Tripura isn’t expensive. If you want to rent a two-wheeler, it will cost you a minimum of Rs 500 ($5) per day and goes up to Rs 1,500 ($20) depending upon the vehicle you select.
When you rent a car, it will obviously cost you more, but it’s still affordable. If you do the entire trip by renting a car and driver, it will cost around 2500 per day, but it depends on the route as well. For Unakoti and Jampui Hills, rate can be a bit higher as the terrain is hilly.
You can get good stays for Rs 2500/day. So, if you stay here for 7 days, the stay will cost 17500 ($230) for two people.
The food and restaurants are not much expensive. You can have Rs 250 ($3) per meal per person.
Speaking of entrance fees and activities, everything sums up to Rs 1,000 ($12) per person.
Overall, a 7-day trip to Tripura will cost you 21,000 ($250) per person. You can choose to stay at cheaper lodges and rent two-wheeler to decrease the cost.
Tourist Places Offered by Tripura Tourism
Now, there are several tourist destinations in Tripura, but it might not be possible to visit all of them in one trip. That’s why, I have marked the must-visit places.
Ujjayanta Palace and Museum (Must Visit)
Ujjayanta Palace is located in the heart of Agartala and is the most important monument in Tripura. It used to be the royal palace of Tripura’s princely state. You have to take a walk from the gate to the main building.
Inside Ujjayanta Palace, Tripura houses a museum that exhibits the lifestyle, culture, art, tradition, festivals, etc., of 19 ethnic tribes of Tripura.
You should also explore its Indo-Saracenic architecture, which is a mixture of Roman, Mughal, and British. Especially, the inner roof design is trippy and mesmerizing.
| Total visit duration | Two to three hours |
| Entry Fees | Rs 15 for Indians, Rs 150 ($2) for Foreigners |
| Opening Hours | 10:15 am to 5:15 pm, closed on Monday |
Eco Heritage Park, Agartala (Must Visit)
You should visit Agartala’s Eco Heritage Park in the last. It houses miniatures of all the famous tourist destinations in Tripura.
You can talk a walk around the part as you want. The miniatures are placed in the park as per their geographic location. For instance, Jampui Hills is in the north of Tripura, so you can find it on the north side of the park.
The park also features a miniature rail line, showcasing the entire rail network of Tripura. Overall, if you miss out on visiting any of the tourist destinations in Tripura, you can at least visit here and take its essence with you.
| Total visit duration | Two to three hours |
| Entry Fees | Rs 10 per person |
| Opening Hours | 06:00 am to 08:00 pm, open 24 hours on Saturday |
Chaturdash Devta Temple
It is a three-hundred-year-old temple in Agartala. What makes this temple different is its architecture which is a blend of Tripura’s traditional huts and Buddhist stupas. Here, the priests worship the fourteen primary gods of Hinduism. Every year, the Kharchi Festival is also celebrated here in the month of July.
It’s located on the outskirts of Agartala and will take 20 mins to reach from Ujjayanta palace. You can try to visit it but if you are short on time, you can skip this one.
Total visit duration: one hour
Venuban Vihar
Venuban Vihar is the most important Buddhist monastery in Agartala. The primary attraction is the classy metal idol of Buddha. Every year Buddha Jayanti is celebrated here. It is just one 1 km away from Ujjayanta Palace, so you should visit it if you have enough time.
Total visit duration: 30 minutes
Boxonagar Buddhist Stupa
If visiting archeological sites is your thing, you can’t skip it. Boxonagar Buddhist Stupa is a present witness of Buddhist influence in Tripura during the medieval period.
This 8th-century Buddhist Stupa was discovered a few years back when locals found ruins of a brick building. Even an idol of lord Buddha was found in the ruins, confirming it as a monastery.
It is located on the Tripura-Bangladesh border at an offbeat location. While going to Neermahal from Agartala, you can take a longer route going via Boxonagar. It will only increase the travel time by one hour, which seems worth it.
| Total visit duration | One hour |
| Entry Fees | NA |
| Opening Hours | 10 am to 5 pm |
Neermahal Palace and Boat Ride (Must Visit)
Neermahal Palace is the largest water palace in India, and you can’t skip visiting it when you are in Tripura. It is located in Melaghar town’s Rudgrasagar lake.
After reaching the entry point, you have to take a boat ticket, which is Rs 50 ($0.75) for the shared boat and Rs 450 ($6) for the speed boat.
After reaching Neermahal via boat ride, you have to take a separate ticket for the entrance. Here, you can explore the gardens, views from the palace, open theatre, and architecture.
Read more about Neermahal here: Neermahal Palace Tripura | The Largest Water Palace in India
You can also watch my detailed vlog on Neermahal.
| Total visit duration | Three to four hours |
| Entry Fees | Rs 30 (40 cents) |
| Boat Price | Rs 150 per person, Rs 450 for entire boat |
| Opening Hours | 09:00 am to 06:00 pm Everyday |
Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary
Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary is located south of Neermahal, at a distance of 45 km. You can enjoy boating in the river, where there’s a thick Garjan Forest on both sides. You can also explore the forest by walking on nature trails and enjoy bird-watching from high towers in Joychandpur.
| Total visit duration | Half-day |
| Entry Fees | Rs 10 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm, closed on Tuesday |
Worship at Tripura Sundari (Must Visit)
Tripura Sundari is one of the most important temples not only in Tripura but also in India. After Kamakya temple in Assam, Tripura Sundari Temple experiences the highest number of visits from Hindu devotees in North-East India.
The temple is of Goddess Tripura Sundari, locally worshipped as Devi Tripureshwari, which is the main form of Parvati. It is one of the Shakti Peethas in India.
It is located in the Udaipur district, Tripura, which is one hour drive from Agartala. You must reach here early in the morning to skip the crowd, do the prayers, make the offering of red hibiscus flowers to the goddess, and have the prasad (holy sweet).
Total visit duration: Depends on the crowd
Gunabati Temples
Gunabati Temples are located in the Udaipur, which are known for their unique architecture. These temples were built in 1668 A.D. by Maharani Gunabati. Unfortunately, when I visited the temples, they were closed. Usually, the temple doesn’t have many visitors and you can quickly take a walk around the temples and do the players. It won’t be a big deal if you skip these.
Total visit duration: ten minutes
Bhubaneshwar Temple
Most of the cultural festivals and celebrations in Udaipur take place around Bhubneshwari temple. This 350-year-old temple was built by Maharaja Govinda Manikya. The temple’s importance even more when it was mentioned in Rabindra Nath Tagore’s plays, Rajarshi and Bisarjan.
You can visit this place and walk down to the Gomti River and enjoy a peaceful evening at its shore.
Total visit duration: ten minutes
Old Rabari Palace
Nearby Bhubneshwari Temple, there’s the old Rabari Palace. Honestly, you can skip it altogether as it is not maintained properly and only ruins are left. However, it still holds historic importance as it once served as the residence of the royal family of Tripura.
Total visit duration: twenty minutes
Stay at Tepania Eco Park (Must Visit)
Tepania Eco Park is one of the tourist places that I missed somehow, but you must not. You can visit the place and stay in the government-run tourist lodge while visiting Udaipur. It is the best and most affordable stay in Tripura. You can make the booking by clicking here.
The 155-acre large lust green park has 255 species of orchids and 250 different varieties of cactus. Besides that, you can request the stay in a tree house, large enough for two people to stay. Other activities include walking over a hanging bridge and viewing wildlife from the watch tower, and mechanical garden.
| Total visit duration | One-night stay |
| Entry Fee | Rs 10/person for the park, Rs 2,500 ($18) per stay in the tourist lodge (Stay price may change from time to time) |
Chabimura Cave Exploration (Must Visit)
This is one of my favorite destinations in Tripura, where you get to explore ancient carvings, do caving, and go for the boat ride—all in one place.
Chabimura is 85 km away from Agartala and 30 km away from Udaipur. The road from Udaipur to Chabimura is exceptionally beautiful.
You have to reach here and get a boat ticket. Then, the boat goes through the Gomti River and takes you to the ancient carvings of Hindu gods and goddesses. The boat halts while coming back and you can trek the sacred cave of Chabimura.
Read more about Chabimura here: Chabimura: Hindu Rock Carvings in the Amazon of Tripura.
You can also check my vlog on Chabimura.
| Total visit duration | Three to four hours |
| Entry Fees | No entry fees but the boat costs Rs 150 ($2) per person and Rs 1500 ($20) if you book the entire boat. |
| Opening hours for boating | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, everyday |
Dumboor Lake and Camping (Must Visit)
If you are going to Chabimura, Dumboor Lake isn’t that far. It is Tripura’s largest freshwater lake, 150 km from Agartala and 95 km from Udaipur.
If you love bird watching, boating, and camping, Dumboor Lake is the perfect destination. You can also find stays around the lake, making it perfect for a one-day trip.
Here, you can go boating and visit Narkel Kunja island, which is developed for tourists. There’s also a dam nearby in the Tirthamukh area.
| Total visit duration | Day trip |
| Entry Fees | No Entry Fees but the boat costs Rs 200 ($2.5) per person and if you book the entire boat, it costs Rs 2000 ($25) but you can negotiate up to Rs 1500. |
| Opening hours | You can visit anytime but boating is from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm |
Pilak Archeological Site
Pilak archeological site is located in the southern part of Tripura. You have to first reach Udaipur and then go 50 km further south to Reach the Pilak Archeological Site.
Many Hindu and Buddhist images, structures, antiques, and idols are discovered here, signifying the peaceful coexistence of both religions.
The site is speared in an area of 10 km/sq and is a must-visit for history enthusiasts. It is often considered a pilgrimage for many Southeast Asian Buddhists.
| Total visit duration | Three to four hours |
| Entry Fees | No entry fees |
| Opening Hours | 09:00 am to 05:00 pm everyday |
Maha Muni Buddhist Pagoda
If you have traveled to Pilak, Maha Muni Buddhist Pagoda won’t be too far. It is just 24 km south of Pilak and will probably take around 45 minutes. There’s also a direct train to Sabloom from where you can book a taxi to visit the place. However, that’d be expensive and time-consuming than hiring a two-wheeler.
Maha Muni Pagoda attracts a lot of Buddhist tourists for the reason similar to Pilak.
If you don’t have much time, you can skip Pilak and Maha Muni Buddhist Pagoda, but if you are planning to visit any of the two, I’d suggest going for both. If you plan for a night stay, go to Sabloom market for shopping in the evening. Besides that, you can visit Kalapania Nature Park.
Total visit duration: 30 minutes.
Sepaijala Wildlife Sanctuary
Though there’s no entry point for the Sepaijala Wildlife Sanctuary as such, you can visit the zoo and artificial lake. I won’t rate it the best one but it is good enough to make it part of a trip, especially if you are traveling with the children.
If you want to go on a safari, you’ll have to contact a guide there but is not officially conducted by the Tripura tourist department.
| Total visit duration | Two to three hours |
| Entry Fees | Rs 20 for adults, Rs 10 for Kids |
| Opening Hours | 09:00 am to 04:00 pm, closed on Friday |
Khumulwng Eco Park and Museum
Khumulwng Eco Park is located 18 km away from Tripura on a completely different route. So, if you are traveling to Khumulwng, you have to travel back to Agartala to visit any other destination.
Keeping that into consideration, this is one of the best places to learn about Tripura’s tribal community. The park houses models of Tripura’s all-ethnic communities and showcases tribal life and its development.
| Total visit duration | One to two hours |
| Entry Fees | Rs 20 (25 cents) |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm, 09:00 am to 05:00 pm on Sunday, closed on Tuesday |
Unakoti (Must Visit)
Unakoti has huge rock carvings of Hindu gods and goddesses, where the Shiva’s head with an embroidered head-dress is the largest one. According to Hindu mythology, it is said that there are 10 million such carvings in Unakoti. It is surrounded by lush green forest and has a beautiful setting. Not only several tourists but also devotees come here due to its religious importance.
Unakoti is located in the Northern Part of Tripura. All the other tourist spots that I mentioned until now are in Agartala or South of Agartala. Therefore, if you want to go to Unakoti, you’ll have to take a completely different route. If you are coming from the Assam side, there’s a road that goes to Unakoti from Silchar, but the road condition is not good. That’s why, I’d suggest you first travel to Agartala, and then, go to Unakoti from there.
| Total visit duration | Half-day trip |
| Entry Fees | No entry fees |
| Opening Hours | 06:00 am to 05:00 pm everday |
Jampui Hills Trekking (Must Visit)
Jampui Hills is the primary hill range of Tripura, located at the Tripura-Mizoram border, 200 km away from Agartala and 70 km away from Unakoti. Therefore, it would be best if you travel to Unakoti first and go to Jampui Hills from there.
Your destination is Vanghmun village, which is one of the most serene places in North-East India. The destination has amazing views and the lush green forest is named the cleanest village in Tripura.
You can book a homestay in Vanghmun and visit Betlingchhip the next day. You have to drive from Vanghmun to Phuldungsei, which is the starting point of the trek. You can find accommodation here as well.
Total visit duration: One day trip
Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary
Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary is on the way from Unakoti to Jampui. The wildlife sanctuary is rich in birds and reptile species. You can also watch the unique wetlands and water bodies from heights where migratory birds rest and hunt. You can also visit an eco-park next to the sanctuary and there’s an accommodation facility as well in Rowa.
| Total visit duration | Two to three hours |
| Entry Fees | Rs 10 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, closed on Thursday |
Frequently Asked Questions About Chabimura, Tripura
Why is Tripura famous for tourism?
Tripura is famous for tourism because of its historical attractions such as Ujjayanta Palace, Neermahal Palace, Chabimura, and Unakoti. It also offers great nature retreats by having destinations such as Dumboor Lake, Jampui Hills, and Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary.
What are the best tourist Spots in Tripura?
You must visit these tourist destinations in Tripura:
- Agartala’s Ujjayanta Palace
- Melaghar’s Neermahal Palace
- Tripura Sundari Temple, Udaipur
- Chabmira Rock Carvings
- Dumboor Lake
- Unakoti Rock Carvings
- Jampui Hills
How many days are enough for a trip to Tripura?
You can travel to all the important tourist destinations in seven to eight days.
Is Tripura worth visiting?
Tripura is definitely worth visiting due to its rich heritage and nature retreats. In Tripura, you can do several activities such as exploring archeological sites, boating, trekking, camping, enjoying wildlife, and visiting historical monuments.