Tripura
added to the Indian Union in 1949. This anicient land
of mysterious past is located in the north Eastern region
of India between 22.56 and 24''.32' North latitude and
92"09' and 92"20' east longitude and is bounded
on the north west south and south east by the international
boundary of Bangladesh. In the east it has a common
boundary with Assam & Mizoraam. 60% of the total
area eco-friendly environment and pleasant weather of
this panaromic tiny state with an area of about 10,500
sq. kms. is inhabited largely by 19 tribes, Bengali,
Manipuri and other communities.
Tripura
represents a composite culture with several ethnic groups
residing in the state. Though the cultural heritage
of one community differs from the other, the manifaceted
efforts have mingled them into a single whole, giving
birth to a unique cultural
genre. Tripura can be termed as a 'laboratory' of exotic
cultural synthesis.
Considering
the proximity of Tripura with Bangladesh, it is more
convenient for foreign nationals to enter Tripura via
Bangladesh with an appropriate visa. Those foreign nationals
coming to Dacca or other cities of Bangladesh may come
to Agartala via Akhaura border check-post.
Similarly, foreign tourists coming to Tripura by other routes may
go back to Bangladesh via this route. If tourist's coming
via this route intimate the State's Information, Cultural
Affairs & Tourism Department in advance, either
in writing or over the phone, necessary arrangements
in this regard can be made. The journey time by road
between Dacca and Agartala is approximately 3 hours. Places
to Visit Agartala
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