Nestled on the banks River Haorah (Howrah), the laid-back city of Agartala, the capital of Tripura, offers a fine blend of royal heritage, rich cultural traditions and natural splendour. Once the facility centre of mighty rulers, Agartala is understood for spectacular palaces just like the Ujjayanta Palace, stunning lakes and a number of other beautiful temples. The city, which is that the second-largest in Northeast India after Guwahati, is surrounded by pristine forests, beautiful valleys and roaring waterfalls.

The rich flora and fauna, the colourful handloom bazaar and therefore the hospitality of its residents, all close to form Agartala an ideal holiday destination. the town also holds a key to recreation and adventure for those that want to explore its trove of natural bounty.

The name Agartala is formed from two words ‘Agar’ and ‘tala’. ‘Agar’ refers to a sort of oily valuable perfume of agaru tree and therefore the suffix ‘tala’ means a storehouse. Located on the brink of Bangladesh, the town is additionally known for the patriotic flag-lowering ceremony organised at the Akhaura border.