General Information

Tripura is one of the seven sister states in North East region of India . There is a famous saying that the name of the State has originated from "Tripura Sundari" - the presiding deity of the land, which is famous as one of the 51 pethos of Hindu Pilgrims.

Apart from this traditional view it is believed that originally the land was known as "Tuipra" meaning a land adjoining the water. It is fact that in days of yore the boundaries of Tripura was extended up to the Bay of Bengal when its rulers held sway from Garo hills to Arakan.

Tripura is largely a Bengali community, inspite of the 19 Scheduled Tribes that form a major chunk of the population. Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism and Christianity are the main religions followed in Tripura. Many famous ancient Hindu temples are located in the state. Tripura Sundri Temple, Bhubneswari Temple, Gunabati Temples, Durga Temple, Jagannath Temple, Vishnu Temple, Mahadev Temple, Unakoti etc. are some of the holiest temples.

Demographic Informations

Area: 10, 500 sq kms

Capital: Agartala

Populations: 31, 91,168 (2001census provisional figures)

Languages: Bengali, Kakbarak, Manipuri

Best touring season

September to March