Agartala

Agartala is the national capital of Tripura, a North-Eastern India|north-eastern state of India.

Introduction

Temperatures drop down and becomes freezing cold in winter.

Travel to Agartala

You can get in to Agartala by plane, train and bus.

Travel by plane to Agartala

Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur Airport IATA Flight Code: IXA 23.89,91.242222 Agartala Airport - Agartala Airport Departure Terminal.jpeg - Agartala can be visited by air from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Chennai and many other city's of India via Kolkata or Guwahati. Airfare varies from ₹1,800-7,000.===Travel by train to Agartala===

Agartala Station - The Agartala Railway Station, opened in 2008, whose shape is clearly inspired by the Ujjayanta Palace Trains from Sabroom, on the border with Bangladesh, are suspended until March 2018 while conversion to broad gauge is ongoing. Conversion to broad gauge of the railway have finally enabled Agartala to be connected to the broader Indian network and the new Tripura Sundari Express links Delhi with Agartala once every week via Guwahati. Agartala can also be reached directly by train from Silchar and Badarpur in Assam. Agartala train station GPS 23.792775,91.278275 is just over 5 kilometers south of the downtown. Some regional trains also stop at Jogendranagar train station GPS 23.811300,91.307491, which is closer to the city. Agartala can be visited directly by bus from Guwahati, Shillong and Silchar. The Akhaura check post also connects Agartala to Dhaka. This route extends to Kolkata in West Bengal.

Getting around

GPS 23.8337|91.2828 There is no public transport here, which means travelling by taxis/Maxx cabs/shared rickshaws all over to commute. Paddle Rickshaws are the principal mode of travel within the city limits. The fare may range from ₹5-25. The battery-operated rickshaws which are locally called tomtom are very popular because they have the cheapest fares. Some cycle rickshaws have been converted to a battery-operated rickshaw. The drivers are genuine rickshaw drivers from backward classes. Auto rickshaws plying on fixed routes are also available. Designated stops are at Motorstand, Nagarjala, Abhaynagar, Old RMS etc. All you need to do to catch an "auto" (locally known as "Tempu" or "auto") is to stand on the route and be watchful. Auto rickshaws have an authorized sitting capacity of 3 persons (recently updated to 3 persons) and passengers are comfortable squeezing in by little adjustment. Auto-rickshaws are available for travel to the Airport also. Government city buses have started plying throughout the city and its sub-urban areas. The fare ranges from ₹5 to ₹10, but the frequency is low. They ply on 7 routes covering the whole city. For a day trip to Kamalasagar, Sipahijala, Udaipur, Neermahal etc. a cab can be hired from Battala syndicate.

Sightseeing Tips

Akhaura Checkpost 23.838611,91.254444 It handles the largest number of visitors to and from neighbouring Bangladesh.
Gedu Miar Maszid | The main place of worship for the Muslims visitors of Tripura, this imposing ‘Maszid’, located in Shibnagar area of Agartala bears testimony to the devotion and piety of a remarkable individual .
Jagannath Temple | Famous not only from the pilgrims point of view, this temple is also a remarkable architectural feat with its octagonal base and its impressive pradhakshin patha round the sanctum. The pillars are crowned by square and pyramidal cones.

Tripura State Museum Agartala Tripura India - Tripura Government Museum

Lakshmi Narayan Temple 24.58152,73.68475 The idol of Lord Krishna was installed by Krishnananda Sevayet of Laxmi Narayan temple more than 45 years ago. The temple is also registered under the Indian antiquity act.
Maharaja Bir Bikram College 23.82702,91.29693 Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishor Manikya Bahadur and the last king of Tripura founded this in the year 1947.
Mariyam Nagar Church - Mariyam Nagar Catholic Church | 23.84960,91.32449 Standing amidst the lush green lap of nature, seven kilometers east of Agartala, Mariamnagar is actually a historical site. The Catholic church in this sparsely populated pastoral scenario had once been used by Portuguese settlers.
Nehru Park 23.85373,91.28203 Inaugurated in 2003, it is a happy hub for people of all ages looking to get away from the city.
Rabindra Kanan Krishna Nagar 3.852,91.267 Quietly nestled south of Raj Bhawan and the sprawling ‘Rabindra Kanan’, a park with lush greenery and an abundance of flowers, is home to children and young people looking for a peaceful getaway.
Rose Valley Amusement Park Land mark agartala - Ujjayanta Palace
Sukanta Academy 23.83328,91.28143 It is a science museum in the heart of Agartala town. A small planetarium has also been set up within the complex to attract students, research scholars and scientist.
Tripura Government Museum 23.82914,91.27829 Established 1970 in the heart of the town, it preserves some rare images, epigraphs numismatic evidence which throws light on the glorious past of Tripura and some of the adjoining states.
Ujjayanta Palace 23.83680,91.28309 Built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya during 1899-1901, thit is a two-storied mansion, with mixed type of architecture with three high domes and the central one being 86 feet high. The magnificent tile floor, curved wooden ceiling and beautifully crafted doors are notable. The palace has huge Mughal style gardens, beautified by pools and gardens. Flood lighting and fountains have also added to its beauty. Now it houses the State Legislative Assembly.
Venuban Vihar | A Buddha Temple, it is one of the most attractive Buddhist destinations of Tripura, located at Kunjaban area in northern part of Agartala town.

What to do as a Muslim in Agartala

Lake at agartala - Laxminarayan Lake

Muslim Friendly Shopping

Cane and bamboo artwork is available. Halal Restaurants Please be informed that on some destination such as Agartala we had no local Muslim that has researched some of the area. If you are a Muslim/Muslima and have been to Agartala or would like to maintain the eHalal Guide to Agartala, please contact us at guides@ehalal.io and email us your updates.

Indian, Chinese, Continental food is available in any good restaurant in Agartala. Prices are low compared to Indian metros and comparable in quality. Excellent street food available and the main street is a hub of activity during the evening where you can get anything from chai to particularly good popcorn.

Momos North More Advisor Chowmuhani, Krishna Nagar ☎ +91 381 230 3663 Fried Rice, Noodles and of course, momo dumplings.
Sherwoli Sweets: It is near ujjayanto palace. Mini Thali is awesome here. Feast to the Taste Buds! Agartala is teeming with drink shops where affordable brands are easily available. It is not permissible to drink openly on the roads or in public places.

Where to stay

Agartala154 - A view of a city street on a rainy day in 2006 As Agartala is still a growing city, you will not find grand old hotels as in other city's, but there are many good hotels.

Executive Inn Hotel | Post Office Chowmohani ☎ +91 381 - 2325047 ₹900-2,700 It is a new hotel in the heart of Agartala.
Hotel Downtown - 39, Hari Ganga Basak Road 23.829909,91.279627 ☎ +91 381 238 5270 ₹800-3000 It is a three-star hotel in the heart of Agartala.
Ginger Hotel - Khejur Bagan, Airport Road, Barjala Mouja 23.862249,91.282329 ☎ +91 381 241 1333 Starts ₹1,300 A three-star hotel by the Tata group, it is one of the finest hotels of Agartala. It is also the nearest to the airport.
Radha International Hotel | Central Road ☎ +91 381-238 4530 ₹600-2,700
Rajarshi Badsha Hotel | Near Circuit House ☎ +91 381-220 1034 ₹400-1,700
Rajdhani Hotel | B.K. Road ☎ +91 381-222 3387 ₹1200-1900
Royal Guest House | Palace Compound, West Gate ☎ +91 381-231 3781 ₹500-2000
Welcome Palace Hotel | Hari Ganga Basak Road ☎ +91 381-384 940 ₹700-3,500 }}

Agartala Halal Travel Guide

Domboor Lake and Raima valley Domboor Lake has 48 islands neighbored by green forests and vegetation. Water sports are an attraction for Muslim travellers as well as bird watchers. Raima valley is a scenic area with several decorative gardens
Gondacherra Wildlife Sanctuary Forested area for various species of primates, tiger, etc. Surrounding bodies of water provide home to several species of birds and seasonal migratory birds
Jampui Hills Sparsely populated area; once a site of orange plantations, now provides a leisurely and peaceful atmosphere of scenic views for Muslim travellers
Matabari is the site for the extremely revered Tripureswari Mandir and festival
Melaghar a small town approx. 50 kilometers from Agartala, hosts several festivals during the year and is home to Neermahal (one of the few water palaces in India)
Pilak an archaeological site where Buddhist and Hindu artifacts have been discovered
Sipahijala Wildlife Sanctuary is a woodland area with an artificial lake and contains natural botanical and zoological gardens. There are enclosures for a wide variety of animals
Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary has areas of virgin forest containing some rare vegetation. Indian Bison is an attraction as well as species of birds, deer, langur, reptiles and other animals
Unakoti an historic and ancient Shaivite (Hindu sect) place of pilgrimage where one can view the many rock carvings and murals in an area of mountains and waterfalls. This place is awesome, but beware of the travel from Agartala to Unakoti. The roads are in very bad condition and taking a train from Agartala to Kumarghat and from there shared rickshaws for about ₹80-100 will take you to Unakoti. It is on the way from Kumarghat to Dharmanagar. This place is totally worth the fun GPS of this Halal Travel Guide 23.8337|91.2828}} Copyright 2015 - 2024. All Rights reserved by eHalal Group Co., Ltd.

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