Tripura is the second smallest state in India. The place traces it past even in the age of the Mahabharata. The popular belief is that the name originates from "Tripura Sundari" - the presiding deity of the land.
Tripura was formerly ruled by Maharajas of Manikya dynasty. With the Independence in 1947, the kingdom merged with India and in 1972 got the statehood.
Before you travel to Tripura, Travel.mapsofindia brings you some useful facts about the state:
| Location | In the northeastern part of India Bangladesh on the north, west, south and south-east Assam and Mizoram in the east |
| Latitude | Between 22°56' and 24°32' North |
| Longitude | Between 90°09' and 92°20' East |
| Area | 10492Sq.Km |
| Climate | Summer - Hot Winter - Cold |
| Max Temperature | 36°C |
| Min Temperature | 7°C |
| Average Annual Rainfall | 210 cm |
| Capital | Agartala |
| Population | 3191168 |
| Languages | Bengali, Kok Borok, Chakma, Manipuri, Hindi and English |
| Religion | Hinduism, Buddhism, Tribal religions |
| Best Time to Visit | September to March |
| Clothing | Summer - Cottons Winter - Woolens |
Tucked away in an obscure corner of the northeast hills, Tripura offers a slice of serenity. As you come down from the mist-clad heights, the land gives you a pleasant shock with its rolling greens as you travel to Tripura.
Inhabited by 19 odd tribes and a population of Bengalees and Manipuris, Tripura displays a composite culture. Once a princely state, the land has its own tales to tell you of royal heritage and splendor that comes alive in palaces and temples dotted all over the state.
Travel to Tripura to see its picturesque palaces and serene locales where many year old stone carvings, idols and images that lie steeped in myths and mystery.
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