View Post Surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides, the lush mountains and valleys of TRIPURA became part of India in 1949; since then, its fate has been entwined with that of Bengal . Partition and the subsequent creation of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh ) in 1948, followed by war, famine and military regimes forced millions of Bangladeshis to flee into Tripura, where they now significantly outnumber the indigenous people, which has caused much resentment. Nevertheless, Agartala, the capital, is a relaxed city with a palace and a few temples, with Udaipur and the fairy-tale palace at Neermahal easily accessible. A handful of sanctuaries such as Gumti, Rowa, Trishna and Sepahijala protect the state’s few remaining forests. Udaipur is a small yet famous town that is located in south of the north-eastern Indian state of Tripura. This town is also the headquarters of the district of South Tripura. Udaipur only shares its name with the more popular destination in Rajasthan but very different from that desert city. It is the second largest city in Tripura after Agartala. The River Gomati flowing across this city and makes the land fertile as well as suitable for agriculture. Udaipur is located 55 KM away from the state capital- Agartala and can easily be accessed on state transport buses and private vehicles. In the early times, Udaipur in Tripura was known as Radha Kishorepur and Rangamati. Udaipur is renowned for having a large number of temples; in fact, many of the famous temples of Tripura are built at Udaipur. Tripura Sundri temple and Bhubaneswari temple are the two most famous temples in here. Best Places to Visit in Tripura Tripura Sundri Temple: Tripura Sundri temple or Mata Tripur Sundri (Maa Kali) temple is located at a distance of 3 KM going towards south from Udaipur town. This temple is regarded as one of the 51 Shaktipeeths and was constructed by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in 1501 on a Hill rock. The temple is also known as Matabari. On the back side of the temple, there is a big lake called ‘Kalyan Sagar’. Bhubaneshwari Temple: The Bhubeneshwari temple is an ancient holy place dedicated to Goddess Bhubaneshwari, visited by people from all of the sects. Near to this temple is the Gunabati group of temples – Mahadev temple, the Durga temple and other several famous temples are located here. Sepahijala- The Wildlife Sanctuary: This wildlife sanctuary is located at a distance of around 25 KM from Agartala, spanning over an area of around 18.53 sq km. It houses around 150 species of birds and the unique spectacled monkey. Inside the sanctuary, there is a forest dak Bunglow called Abasarika offers accommodation. It also houses botanical garden, lake, a zoo and boating facilities. Other Tourist Attractions: Nazrul Granthagar, Kalyan Sagar and Jagannath Mandir are some of the other famous tourist attractions of Udaipur, Tripura. Best Time to Visit in Tripura The best time to visit this city is from the month of ‘October to May’. During this period of time, the season is pleasant and you can easily enjoy sightseeing as well as other tourist activities. Moreover, as Udaipur is renowned for its temples and therefore, planning your Udaipur trip during this period of time will be just perfect. How to Reach: By Air The closest airport is Agartala Airport, which is well connected to all Indian major cities like Kolkata, Guwahati, Delhi and Chennai, etc. From there, you can hire taxis or take bus service to reach Udaipur. By Train The nearest junction is Agartala railway station, which connects all Indian states. You can find many modes of transportation available to reach the city from the station. By Road Udaipur, Tripura is well-linked to nearby foremost places by good road network. It can easily be reached from anywhere in Tripura and also from neighboring states by using Bus services. So, choose any of the traveling modes and go for a memorable Tripura tour. Some of the most Exciting Tour of Tripura:

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