//
Capital city of Tripura, India
Photo: Kingshuk Mondal, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Agartala (Bengali: আগরতলা Āgortolā), the capital city of Tripura, is the second-largest city in North-Eastern India after Guwahati. It is on the banks of the Haora River, near the Bangladesh border, about 90 km (55 mi) east of Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. Agartala is the third international internet gateway after Mumbai and Chennai.
From the travel guide. Select a place for details, a map and what is nearby.
Built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya during 1899-1901, this is a two-storey mansion, with mixed type of architecture with three high domes, the central one being 86 feet high. The magnificent tile floor, curved wooden ceiling and beautifully crafted doors are notable. The palace has huge Mughal style gardens, beautified by pools and gardens. Flood lighting and fountains have also added to its beauty. Until 2011 it housed the State Legislative Assembly of Tripura.
It handles the largest number of visitors to and from neighbouring Bangladesh.
The main place of worship for the Muslims of Tripura, this imposing mosque bears testimony to the devotion and piety of a remarkable individual.
Famous not only from the pilgrim's point of view, this temple is also a remarkable architectural feat with its octagonal base and its impressive pradhakshin patha round the sanctum. The pillars are crowned by square and pyramidal cones.
The idol of Lord Krishna was installed by Krishnananda Sevayet of Laxmi Narayan temple in the 1970s. The temple is also registered under the Indian antiquity act, and dates back to the princely state era.
The last king of Tripura founded this in 1947.
Mariamnagar
A historical site, once been used by Portuguese settlers, amidst the lush green lap of nature.
It is a science museum. A small planetarium has also been set up within the complex to attract students, research scholars and scientist.
Chaturdasha Temple
This temple was built in honour of 14 deities worshipped during Kharchi Puja.
Established in 1970, it preserves some rare images, epigraphs and numismatic evidence which throws light on the glorious past of Tripura and some of the adjoining states.
A Buddha Temple, it is one of the most attractive Buddhist destinations of Tripura.
It is a war memorial dedicated to the Indian soldiers who died during the Bangladesh liberation war of 1971.
South Tripura archaeological site. Buddhist and Hindu sandstone sculptures discovered here can be seen at the Tripura Government Museum.
Inaugurated in 2003, it is a happy hub for people of all ages looking to get away from the city.
A park with lush greenery and an abundance of flowers, home to children and young people looking for a peaceful getaway.
Fried rice, noodles and of course, momo dumplings.
It is a new hotel in the heart of Agartala.
It is a three-star hotel in the heart of Agartala.
A three-star hotel by the Tata group, it is one of the finest hotels of Agartala. It is also the nearest to the airport.
By plane
To get into the city from the airport, there are infrequent buses, or you can take an auto (tuktuk).
By train
Some regional trains also stop at {{station|Jogendranagar|city=india|nfr}}, closer to the city.
By bus
Agartala can be reached directly by bus from Guwahati, Shillong and Silchar. The Akhaura check post also connects Agartala to Dhaka. This route extends to Kolkata in West Bengal.
By shared car
There's intermittent shared SUV service direct from Aizawl in Mizoram, but it only runs when enough passengers have booked seats in advance, which doesn't happen every day.
Public transport like buses along with cabs and taxis can be used to commute around the city.
Read in the guideChoose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Agartala · Regional · IXA
Loading places around the airport…
Articles and travel topics about Agartala and India.
Travel tipsExplore the rainy seasons in Asia month by month. Compare Southwest and Northeast monsoons, typhoon belts, dry island escapes, and travel dates.
8 min read
Travel tipsSpot and avoid common tourist scams in India, including fake train ticket offices, closed hotel lies, rigged auto-rickshaws, and temple donation tricks.
8 min read
Travel tipsFull 2026 list of visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries for Indian passport holders. Check entry requirements, stay limits, and transit visa rules.
6 min read
InspirationDiscover the best places to visit in India, from Delhi monuments and the Taj Mahal in Agra to Jaipur forts, sacred Varanasi ghats, and Kerala backwaters.
6 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.