Tripura ₹20,999.00/5 Days 4 Nights
🗺️ Trip Overview
Primary Route: Agartala – Udaipur – Neermahal – UnakotiBest For: Royal heritage, ancient archaeology, culture, and natureBest Time to Visit: October to March (pleasant weather)Key Highlights: Ujjayanta Palace, Neermahal Water Palace, Tripurasundari Temple (Matabari), and Unakoti Rock Sculptures.
📅 Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Agartala & Royal City HeritageMorning: Arrive at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA) or Agartala Railway Station. Check into your hotel and refresh.
Afternoon: Visit the grand Ujjayanta Palace, built in 1901, which now houses the Tripura State Museum. Walk through its royal halls, state gardens, and nearby Jagannath Temple.
Late Afternoon: Stop by Heritage Park and Benuban Vihar (a tranquil Buddhist monastery).
Evening: Visit the Akhaura Check Post (Indo-Bangladesh border) to watch the joint retreat ceremony, then explore the local handicraft market at Purbasha.
Night: Overnight stay in Agartala.
Day 2: Day Trip to Udaipur & Neermahal Water Palace
Morning: Drive ~50 km to Udaipur (the city of lakes and temples). Visit Tripurasundari Temple (Matabari), one of the 51 sacred Shakti Peethas, and feed the giant turtles at Kalyan Sagar pond.
Afternoon: Head to Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary (known for the endangered Spectacled Langur) or proceed directly to Melaghar.Late
Afternoon: Reach Rudrasagar Lake and take a motorboat ride to Neermahal—the majestic floating water palace combining Hindu and Islamic architecture. Enjoy the sunset view over the lake.
Night: Return to Agartala for an overnight stay.
Day 3: Excursion to Unakoti (The Lost Hill of Carvings)
Early Morning: Depart early for Unakoti (~175 km / 4–5 hour drive from Agartala).
Midday: Explore the legendary 7th–9th century rock-cut relief sculptures of Lord Shiva, Ganesha, and Hindu deities carved directly into the jungle hillsides.
Afternoon: Hike along the forest trails and stone steps around the waterfalls and carved walls.
Evening: Drive back to Agartala or stop at a local tea garden like Durgabari Tea Estate along the way.
Night: Overnight stay in Agartala (or at a local tourist lodge in Unakoti/Kailashahar).
Day 4: Scenic Nature Escapes (Chabimura or Jampui Hills)
Option A (Chabimura River Safari): Drive to Chabimura on the banks of the Gomati River to take a motorboat ride past massive rock-cut carvings of Goddess Durga and other deities on steep river cliffs.
Option B (Jampui Hills Hill Station): Drive towards the Jampui Hills range for panoramic views of the Lushai Hills, orange orchards, and cool misty climate.
Late Afternoon: Visit the Fourteen Gods Temple (Chaturdasha Devta) in Old Agartala on your way back.
Night: Overnight stay in Agartala.
Day 5: Local Shopping & Departure
Morning: After breakfast, visit the Fourteen Gods Temple (Chaturdasha Devta) in Old Agartala.
Afternoon: Do some last-minute souvenir shopping (bamboo and cane products, handwoven sarees/shawls) at Battala Market.
Late Afternoon: Transfer to Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport or Agartala Railway Station for your return journey.
💡 Practical Travel Tips
Transport: Hiring a dedicated private cab (Dzire/Innova) for all 4 days is the most comfortable way to navigate rural roads and long drives to Unakoti.
Food: Try local Tripuri delicacies such as Mui Borok, fresh fish curry, and Chakhwi.
Footwear: Carry sturdy walking shoes for climbing the stone staircases at Unakoti.
