Agartala (Bengali: আগরতলা Āgortolā), the capital city of Tripura, is the second-largest city in North-Eastern India after Guwahati. It is on the banks of the Haora River, near the Bangladesh border, about 90 km (55 mi) east of Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. Agartala is the third international internet gateway after Mumbai and Chennai.
Agartala (AH-gohr-TAW-lah) is a city of 400,000 people (2011) on a plain along the Haora River, although the city also extends to the low-lying hills on its northern parts. Agartala has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate just short of being hot enough to qualify as a borderline tropical savanna/tropical monsoon climate. Large amounts of rain fall all year except during the dry "winter" or "cool" season. The city experiences long, hot and wet summers, lasting from April to October. Average temperatures are around 28 °C or 82.4 °F, fluctuating with rainfall.
Public transport like buses along with cabs and taxis can be used to commute around the city. Pedal Rickshaws are the principal mode of travel within the city limits. The fare may range from ₹5-25. The battery-operated rickshaws which are locally called tomtom are very popular because they have the cheapest fares. Some cycle rickshaws have been converted to a battery-operated rickshaw. The drivers are genuine rickshaw drivers from backward classes. Auto rickshaws plying on fixed routes are also available. Designated stops are at Motorstand, Nagarjala, Abhaynagar, Old RMS, etc. All you need to do to catch an "auto" (locally known as "Tempu" or "auto") is to stand on the route and be watchful.
1 Ujjayanta Palace. Built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya during 1899-1901, this is a two-storey mansion, with mixed type of architecture with three high domes, the central one being 86 feet high. The magnificent tile floor, curved wooden ceiling and beautifully crafted doors are notable. The palace has huge Mughal style gardens, beautified by pools and gardens. Flood lighting and fountains have also added to its beauty. Until 2011 it housed the State Legislative Assembly of Tripura. 2 Akhaura Checkpost. It handles the largest number of visitors to and from neighbouring Bangladesh. 3 Gedu Miar Maszid (in Shibnagar area).
1 Nehru Park. Inaugurated in 2003, it is a happy hub for people of all ages looking to get away from the city. 2 Rabindra Kanan, Krishna Nagar (south of Raj Bhawan). A park with lush greenery and an abundance of flowers, home to children and young people looking for a peaceful getaway. Rose Valley Amusement Park.
Indian, Chinese, Continental food is available in any good restaurant in Agartala.And the local food of tiprasa people like gudok, chakhwi, wak (pork) mosdeng are very tasty and appreciated by the non-tribals and tourists. Prices are low compared to Indian metros and comparable in quality. Excellent street food available and the main street is a hub of activity during the evening where you can get anything from chai to particularly good popcorn. Momos N More, Advisor Chowmuhani, Krishna Nagar, ☏ +91 381 230 3663. Fried rice, noodles and of course, momo dumplings. (updated Feb 2018) Sherwoli Sweets: It is near ujjayanto palace. Mini Thali is awesome here.
Agartala is teeming with liquor shops where cheap brands are easily available. It is not permissible to drink openly on the roads or in public places.
Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA) — abridged; the full article has much more.
In Sep, Agartala typically sees ~32°C daytime highs and 26 rainy days.
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