The capital of Tripura in India, Agartala sits on the Haora River two kilometers from Bangladesh. Agartala is known for having many palaces and temples. A city which consists of many Paras or localities, each para or neighborhood is a municipal division in itself. Notable temples frequented by both locals and tourists include the Laxmi Narayan Bari Temple in the Palace Compound, the Jagannath Temple, Ram Thakur’s Ashram in Banamalipur and Durga Bari Temple in the Palace Compound as well.

Places of interest further include the College Tilla which includes the Maharaja Bir Bikram College and Tripura University buildings which feature an international cricket staduem, serene lakes, buildings and football grounds. Other notable places of interest include the Ujjayanta Palace, Venuban Vihar, Buddha Mandir and Puratan Agartala. Nature lovers will love the Rabindra Kanan Park, the Nehru and the Children’s Park. A glimpse of the distinctive Agartala culture is available in the Tripura State Museum at the Post Office Chowmuhani.