Eclectic Northeast – July 2019

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Tripura

#46 - Bite into a Queen
Pineapple
Tripura is home to the juicy
‘queen pineapple’ and there is no
way that you can leave without
having tasted one. But that is
not the only fruit you should try
during your trip, the State is also
known for their sweet oranges.

#47 - Experience the Life of a
Royal

The State is home to some of
the most magnificent castles in
the Northeast and so you have to
include them on your must-see list.
Be sure to check out the Ujjayanta
Palace, which is also a museum
showcasing the lifestyle, arts,
culture, tradition and utility crafts
of communities residing in the
region. Also visit the Neermahal

Palace that is located in the middle

of the Rudrasagar lake.

#48 - Catch the Boat Races

Held every year, during

August, at Melaghar, the boat

races bring travellers from all over

the country. Spirits are high when

crowds in large numbers cheer on

as the oarsmen race to the finish

line.

#49 - Surround Yourself with

Rock Reliefs

There are few places in the region

that are unlike any other and one

such example is Unakoti featuring

rock reliefs dedicated to Shiva. One

of the most striking archaeological

sites in the State, it is definitely

worth a visit. The site comes alive

with thousands of pilgrims during

Ashokastami Mela, which is held

in the month of April.

#50 - Experience Tripura at

One Spot

If you do not have a lot of time

on your hands to visit all the

attractions in the State, you need

to head to the Heritage Park in

Agartala. It houses miniature

versions of the Unakoti sculptures,

Neermahal Palace, Ujjayanta

Palace, Tripura Sundari Temple,

and more. While there, also check

out the other sections of the park

namely the Natural Forest and the

Medicinal Plant Table Top.

Options that are on the pricier side

and might not be the best option for

budget travellers

Affordable options for the thrifty

traveller

Highly recommended options

Unakoti is home to rock
reliefs dedicated to Shiva