Kumarghat
Kumarghat is in North Tripura District of Tripura. It is know for
its extensive pineapple cultivation. This being the prime occupation
of the inhabitants, Kumarghat in Tripura is the highest producer
of the fruit in the state. Kumarghat Tripura supplies large quantity
of pineapples to Assam and other neighbouring states in the north
east of India. Kumarghat is at a distance of 140 km from the state
capital, Agartala. The nearest railway station is Kumarghat Railway
Station and the nearest airport is Agartala Airport.
Excursion
Ujjavanta Palace
In the heart of the city, spread across an area of almost one sq
km, this mighty palace was founded in Indo-Saracenic architecture
by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya Bahadur between 1899-1901. It
houses the State Legislative Assembly. The ceiling of the Chinese
room, the carved doors, the water pools arid the fountains portrays
the grandeur of the past days.
Neermahal
Neermahal the water palace, built in 1930 by Maharaja Bir Bikram
Kishore Manikya as summer resort is located at a distance of about
53 km from Agartala. It is one of the good blend of assimilation
between Hindu and Muslim architectural, design.
Venuban Vihar
Magadha King Bimbisar had built Venuban Vihar or monastery at his
pleasure-garden for Buddha to live in. This was the first gift of
the king as obeisance to his preceptor. Buddha, too, had lived at
Venuban for some monsoons. Excavation revealed the past. Though,
today it is a Deer Park and a Zoo.
Kamala Sagar
The huge lake here was excavated by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya Bahadur
in the late 15th Century while the Kali Temple atop the hillock
dates back to the 17th Century. Famous for the great fair held in
October, this place is equally popular with the picnickers.
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Getting There
By Air : Connected with Guwahati
and Calcutta by Indian Airlines. The Airport is 10 K.M. away from
the City.
By Rail : The nearest Rail head
is Kumarghat on NorthEast Frontier Railway. It is i475 K.M. from
Calcutta-via- Guwahati.
By Road : 1808 K.M. from Calcutta.
597 K.M. from Guwahati, 496 K.M. from Shillong and 308 K.M. from
Silchar. Agartala is connected by regular bus services with all
Sub-divisional towns of Tripura. Besides, bus service is also available
for Silchar, Guwahati, Karimganj and Shillong. Taxi are also Available
on hire.
Hotels & Casinos
Accommodation is not a problem at Kumarghat, Tripura. One can all
levels of accommodation for all types of travelers, though not too
fancy. The accommodations available provide comfortable setting
nad good service to the satisfaction of the tourists.
General Information
State : Tripura, in the north eastern
part of India.
Best time to Travel : October to
March.
Weather Conditions : Hot & Humid.
Location : Kumarghat is located
in North Tripura District of Tripura, India.
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General Information & Accomdation info on Kumarghat city of Tripura - India
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