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General Information about Agartala
Altitude: 1280 meters
Population: 175,000 approx.
Temperature: Summer Max.35 Min.24 Degree Celsius,
Winters Max.27 Min.13 Degree Celsius
Rainfall: 2240 mm
Best Season:
September to March.
Clothing: Summer - Cottons, Winter - Woolens
Information about
Agartala
Agartala is the state capital of Tripura. Udaipur (now
Radhakishorepur, 55 kms from Agartala), was the ancient
capital of Agartala. Bengali, Kakbarak and Manipuri are
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spoken by the
people in Agartala. The Kak-Barak, means the language of men (kak
means words and barak means men). The best time to visit
Agartala is from September to March.
Tourist
Attractions in Agartala
The Ujjayanta Palace, Jagannath Temple, Unkoti Tirtha, Neer
Mahal, Tripura Sundari Temple, Sipahijala are the various
tourist attractions in Agartala. Tripura Sundari Temple is
also known as Matabari and located in the ancient capital,
Udaipur on the top of hillock Dhanisagar in the middle of the
16th century. This temple is dedicated to the Goddess Kali.
Agartala also has a famous temple dedicated to 14 deities –
Chowda Devta. The 14 deities are represented only by their
heads.
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Shopping in Agartala
Agartala is known for its exceptional bamboo, cane and palm
leaf handicrafts, handloom fabrics which is one of the finest
in India.
How to reach Agartala
By Air:
Agartala is well connected by air with Kolkata and Guwahati.
The Agartala airport is located about 12 kms away from the
city.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is located at Kumarghat on N. F.
Railway. It is about 1475 kms from Kolkata via Guwahati and
140 kms from Agartala.
By Road:
Agartala is also connected by road with Guwahati via Shillong
and Silchar by National Highway No. 44. Agartala is well
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