Tripura Travel Guide: Palaces and Rock Carvings
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Destinations · 5 min read · Feb 2026

Tripura Travel Guide: Palaces and Rock Carvings

Tripura is a compact, easily accessible North East state rich in royal heritage, ancient rock art and lush green landscapes.

Agartala and the palaces

The capital, Agartala, is home to the grand Ujjayanta Palace, while the lakeside Neermahal water palace near Melaghar is one of India's most beautiful.

Unakoti's rock carvings

The extraordinary rock reliefs and sculptures of Unakoti, carved into a hillside, are among the North East's most intriguing archaeological sites.

Getting in

No special permit is required for Indian nationals, and Agartala is well connected by air and rail.

  • No permit needed for Indians
  • Neermahal & Ujjayanta palaces
  • Unakoti rock carvings
  • Best: Oct–March

We craft Tripura heritage tours for the trade — request net rates.

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