The themes of tourist interest in Tripura array from adventure and culture to wildlife and arts and crafts. Such is the kind of dissimilar travel experience that this place promises. In terms of geography, the state is noticeable by the presence of five major hill ranges which outspread from north to south and then extend southwards till they meet the Chittagong Hill Tract in Bangladesh. Betlingchhip is the highest peak amid the hill ranges in the state. The state is also set apart by 10 rivers running across. Upon arriving in the state for the first time, nonetheless, it is the luxuriance and the greenery all around which immediately catches your attention. Such impenetrable greenery is a gift to the eyes and a treat to the sense.

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One of the top tourist charms in Tripura are its heritage sites. The prime among these is the Ujjayanta Palace, a luminous white structure stretched out relaxing in the heart of the city of Agartala. The splendor of the structure stands as a recap of its past glory, at a time when it was ruled by celebrated rajas and maharajas. Built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya in 1901 AD, it amazes the visitor with its floor curved wooden ceilings and intricately crafted doors.

Equally splendid in its design and grand in its proportions is the Neermahal, which means the water palace. It bears a strong semblance, in terms of plan and architecture, to the Jag Niwas Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was built by Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya in 1930 AD to function as his summer dwelling. The domes on the crest of the palace incline to lend it the appearance of a fort. A major charm inside it is the Darbal Hall. The lake together to the palace is visited by a variety of local as well as migratory birds. There are amenities for boating and water sports, and a boat carnival is held in the month of July/August.

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Among the top things to do in Tripura, one is roaming its temples. Many of these were built thousands of years back, and are still renowned for their conducts. Matabari, or the Tripura Sundari Temple, is an illustration of this. Built by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in 1501 AD, it sits on top a hill and is predominantly revered as being one of the 51 Peethas or cores of worship and submission. The main deity of the temple is Goddess Tripura Sundari, who is admired as an avatar of Goddess Parvati. The lake in arrears of the temples does much to enhance its beauty having tortoises in the lake, and these too, enjoy as much responsiveness and respect as the deities inside the temple. For this reason, perhaps, the temple is also appreciated by the name koorma (which means tortoise in the local language) pith. Diwali is celebrated with boundless fervor in this temple.

As a wildlife enthusiast, Tripura will not dissatisfy you, as the state is home to numerous wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. The most eminent of these is the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary which is home to a notable variety of flora and fauna. Various kinds of primates can be marked at this wildlife sanctuary, from spectacled monkey to capped langur. Different kinds of animals found include jungle fowl, barking deer, clouded leopard and wild pig. Tourists can also appreciate a boat ride or a toy train ride.

Another wildlife sanctuary which is an essential visit during your stopover to Tripura is the Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary. The crucial attraction of this reserve is the Indian Bison, also known as the Gaur. In this dense forest lives the endangered ape species called Hoolock Gibbon along with primates like Capped Langur and Golden Langur. Gomti Wildlife Sanctuary also houses a large number of animals including sambar, barking deer, elephants, serow and wild goat while Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary located in North Tripura, is renowned for its migratory birds. Two nature parks where you can appreciate the company of environment are Baramura Eco Park and Kalapania Nature Park.

If you delight in boating, then head over to Dumboor Lake located in the Dhalai district. It is called Dumboor because it bring to mind the “damboor” of Lord Shiva. During winters, the lake is visited by numerous varieties of migrant birds. Another noticeable tourist attraction is the Saniya Waterfalls in the Dhalkai district. This place gives all-encompassing views of the Kamalpur Valley from a particular hilltop. No sooner do you come upon a intersection than you encounter the waterfall. It is a spectacle to watch, as the water smashes into the rocks below and its sound reverberates throughout the forest. After relishing some time at the waterfall, you can walk around and discover the tribal lifestyle of the Reang tribes, who are quite renowned for their bamboo handicrafts.