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The Temple of Lord Jagannath
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This late 19th century temple, dedicated to Jagannath, Lord of the Universe, rises from an octagonal base to a 4-storeyed stepped shikara tower. The tower is a striking shade of orange and catches the eye when seen from across one of the artificial lakes in front of the Ujjayant Palace.
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Ujjayant
Palace
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A white and sprawling palace which was built in the
Indo-Saracenic style by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya in 1901 and now houses the State Legislative Assembly. It is also, reputedly, the largest building in Tripura covering one square
Idlon-ieter. Visitors who can enter the building on conducted tours run by the State's Tourist Department, should take particular note of some of the magnificently tiled floors, the ceiling of the Chinese Room crafted by artisans brought from China, and the carved front doors which form an excellent frame for the long drive which once swept up through formal, Mughal gardens. Though the once reflecting pools no longer hold water, and the fountains have ceased to play, some idea of the grandeur of the original setting
n-dght be imagined by viewing the Ujjayant Palace from the far side of one of the two artificial lakes which flank the garden.
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Purbasha
T.H.H.D.C. Ltd. MMB Sarani
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Hanks of newly dyed yam hang on bamboo racks, drying in the sun, while craftspeople work at their trade in large sheds in this place, the showroom here is an Afladin's Cave of handlooms including some woven in polyester; wood carvings, and a wonderful display of stools, chairs, room-dividers, baskets and wall plaques made of bamboo and cane. Here, again, visitors should make it a point to look up at the ceiling of cane woven in interfacing patterns.
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Tripura Govemment Museum
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A small museum where sculptures are displayed as imaginatively as if they were in an art gallery. On display are some rare stone images, old coins, Bengal kantha and archaeological findings from Tripura and adjoining areas. Also interesting are the life size portraits of the former rulers of
Tripura. Closed on Sunday and Government holidays. Timings 1000 to 1700 hrs.
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Kunjaban
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3 km. A picturesque hillock where Maharaja Birendra Kishore Manikya planned and constructed his country palace for private retreat. Today, the palace serves as the official residence of the Governor of the State of
Tripura.
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Sipchijala
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33km. Here a botanical garden and a small zoo offer a pleasant diversion to the visitor. There is also boating on the aritificial lake and a Toy Train with a circular track of 1.3 km. The entire setting looks so natural that it is not difficult to imagine that one is in the heart of a jungle, Entrance :
Rs. 2 per adult, Re.1 per child. Closed on Friday. There is also a double-storied For- est Bungalow, with three double rooms, built entirely of wood and set in a garden which is for residents only. Steps from the end of the garden lead down to the lake. Rooms can be reserved here by obtaining permission from the Chief Conservator of Forests, Agartala to
Sepahijala, Tripura Road Transport Corpn. Buses ply from 0700 hrs to 1600 hrs at hourly intervals from Agartala to
Sepahijala, The bus stops outside the main gate and it's approximately a 3 km walk to the zoo area.
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Neer
Mahal
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60 km. This water-palace in the large but shallow Rudrasagar Lake, looks like a fantasy castle with towers, pavilions, balconies hanging over the water, moats, bridges and high corridors spanning an island. As the visitor's boat approaches the Water Palace, pigeons rise in grey feathered clouds and the appearance of age increases. Neer Mahal was built for Maharaja Virvikram Kishore Manikya by a Calcutta-based firm of British engineers between the two World Wars. The palace is hauntingly beautiful by moonlight but it is also strikingly nostalgic at sunset.
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Tripura Sundari
Temple
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67 km. The Temple of Tripura Sundari in the ancient capital, Udaipur, popularly known as
Matabari, crowns the Dhanisagar hillock and is served by the red-robed priests who, traditionally, minister to the Mother Goddess. It is claimed to be one of the holy 51 pithas mentioned in the Tantras and faces a large, artificial lake. A large fair is held during Diwali (October-November) around this 450-year-old temple.
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