Tripura is a state in north-east India and is also the third smallest state. Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh on the north, south, and west and Assam and Mizoram on the east. The capital of Tripura is Agartala.Tripura Tourism actively promotes the states lush greenery of hills, verdant valleys, flora and fauna, flushing meadows, and transparent waterscape. Some of the wild life sanctuaries are Sepahijala Wild Life Sanctuary, Trishna Wild Life Sanctuary, Gomati Wildlife Sanctuary, Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary and Jampui Hills in Kanchanpur. Tripura Tourism has provided a lot of facilities at the water bodies like Dumboor Lake, Neermahal and Kamalasagar and parks like Khumlwng Eco Park, Tepania Eco Park, Baramura Eco Park and Kalapania Eco Park.
Tripura is a land of religious monuments. Tripura Tourism has done everything in its might to beckon tourists from across the globe.
Tripura, like all the other north-eastern states, is home to nineteen indigenous tribal groups. Tripura Tourism has always promoted tribal tourism by arranging traditional fairs and home stays at the villages. Some of the tribes in Tripura are Tripuri, Riang, Jamatia, Halam, Khasi, Noatia, and Orang among others.Tripura Tourism highlights the wealth of Tripura’s traditional art, culture, history and archaeology. Tripura has beautiful rock cut carvings and stone images at Unakoti, Debtamura and Pilak. The stone temples at the Gunabati Group of Temple’s and Bhuvaneswari Temple under the archaeological survey of India are also frequented by pilgrims.
Tripura’s traditional art and handicrafts brings a lot of economy to the state and is actively promoted by Tripura Tourism. The exceptional variety of handicrafts using bamboo and cane are made by different ethnic groups which have earned great name and fame throughout the country. The most famous handicraft products are bamboo room dividers, decorative wall panels, bamboo and cane furniture, decorative pieces made of bamboo roots, table mats, floor mats, bamboo mattresses, ornaments and other gift items.
Tripura Tourism has made arrangements for the tourists to watch the craft artisans at work in different villages and they can buy the products from ‘Purbasha’, a Government of Tripura Sales Emporium and other private sales emporium throughout the state.Tripura Tourism promotes the states own folk music. The father son duo, S.D. Burman and R.D. Burman belonged to Tripura.Tripura Tourism thrives on the states irresistible charm as a tourist destination and a visitor to Tripura can trace the state’s celebrated history and heritage in its archaeological remains and its beauty in its exquisite landscape.
Tripura Tourism : Hidden Treasures from the East