Tripura
The Unexplored Royalty: Floating Palaces, Rock-Cut Carvings, and Bamboo Forests.
Culture & Heritage
Surrounded on three sides by Bangladesh, Tripura is the smallest and arguably most completely ignored state in the Northeast, despite having one of the richest royal histories in India. Before joining India, it was an independent princely state ruled by the Manikya dynasty for over 500 years. The culture is an incredibly seamless, beautiful blend of indigenous Tripuri tribal traditions (like the Kokborok language) and highly refined Bengali Hindu culture. The state is an architectural goldmine, featuring massive, water-bound palaces and incredibly ancient, colossal rock-cut carvings hidden deep within dense jungle terrain.
Hidden Gems
Neermahal
Translating to 'Water Palace'. It is one of only two water palaces in all of India (the other being in Udaipur). It is a massive, stunningly symmetrical red-and-white palace built perfectly in the center of Rudrasagar Lake.
Unakoti
A completely mind-blowing, hidden archaeological site. The side of a massive, jungle-covered hill is heavily carved with gigantic, 30-foot-tall rock-cut bas-reliefs of Lord Shiva and other deities, dating back to the 7th century.
Chabimura
Often called the 'Amazon of India'. You must take a boat down the dark, narrow Gomati river, flanked by terrifyingly steep, vertical rock walls completely covered in massive, ancient carvings of Hindu gods.
Jampui Hills
The highest hill range in the state, completely populated by the Mizo community. It is famous for its massive, commercial orange orchards and incredibly clear, sweeping views of the valleys in neighboring Bangladesh.
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary
A massive, dense woodland that serves as the absolute last remaining stronghold for the highly endangered Spectacled Monkey (Phayre's leaf monkey), which has white circles around its eyes.
Must-Try Local Food
Mui Borok
The traditional, highly authentic cuisine of the Tripuri people. It is heavily defined by the use of 'Birma' (intensely fermented, sun-dried fish) cooked completely without oil.
Chakhwi
A highly nutritious, mildly spiced stew made entirely from massive bamboo shoots, green papaya, and various lentils, heavily favored by the local indigenous population.
Awndru
A thick, highly unusual soup made from rice flour. It is deeply flavored with fermented fish and wild herbs, serving as a massive comfort food during the heavy monsoons.
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Famous Temples
Tripura Sundari Temple
Located in Udaipur, this is one of the 51 holiest Shakti Peethas in India. Built in 1501, it is architecturally unique, built specifically in the shape of a tortoise (Kurma Peeth).
Kasba Kali Bari
A highly significant temple situated directly on a hill overlooking a massive lake, Kamala Sagar. The lake literally forms the international border; the other side of the water is Bangladesh.
Chaturdasha Temple
An incredibly unique temple in Old Agartala. Instead of normal idols, it houses 14 massive, distinct brass heads representing 14 different deities, blending Hindu and indigenous Tripuri worship.
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