A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF SOME DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS OF INDIGO AGARTALA

FACT

Tripura has an abundance of Agar trees, which is also the state tree. The wood of this tree is used to make incense, perfume and also small carvings

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Muya awandru is made with b amboo shoots, rice flour and berma (dried and fermented fish). Gorge on wahan mosdeng, a spicy pork delicacy.

HISTORY CALLING

I n the heart of Tripura's capital Agartala stands the grand Ujjayanta Palace set in the middle of beautiful Mughal-style gardens with a lake. It was built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya during 1899-1901.

B est time to visit is Throughout the year, though the most apt is winter.

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G IFTING ZONE

A part from cane and bamboo handicraft, Tripura is known for its art of weaving. Such traditional handwoven clothing as risa and riha are inseparable heritages of the local tribal women.