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Municipal council in Tripura, India
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Belonia is a town in southern Tripura, northeastern India, close to the international border with Bangladesh. It is the administrative headquarters of South Tripura district and an important road and rail centre for reaching Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, the archaeological remains at Pilak and the smaller towns and border landscapes of southern Tripura.
Muhuri Tourist Lodge
Government tourism accommodation operated under Tripura Tourism. A practical choice for travellers using Belonia as a base for Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary and other attractions in South Tripura. Confirm room availability and meal arrangements in advance.
Government circuit-house accommodation. Availability to ordinary travellers may depend on official bookings and prior permission, so arrange a room before arrival rather than treating it as a walk-in hotel.
By bus
Tripura Road Transport Corporation and private operators run buses and smaller passenger vehicles between Agartala and Belonia.
By car or taxi
Belonia is connected to Agartala and the rest of Tripura by the state's principal southern road network.
By air
The nearest commercial airport is Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA) at Agartala.
From Bangladesh
Belonia sits immediately beside the India–Bangladesh frontier and has the Muhurighat Land Customs Station.
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