Tripura

¶ Introduction

Tripura is one of the smallest states in the country, with a total area of only 10,492 kms. It is located in the extreme South-West corner of the North-Eastern Region. Tripura shares a border with Assam, Mizoram and Bangladesh. It is the second most populous state after Assam in the North-Eastern region, with a population density of 304 (2001 Census) per sq. km. The land in Tripura is marked by rich diversity. About 60% of the terrain is hilly and undulating. About 53% of the land are under actual forest cover. There are a number of rivers and streams, which drain into Bangladesh.The State has abundant reserves of sub soil water. The State receives an average rainfall of about 2100 mm per year. The climate is moderate. Tripura offers a pollution free, eco-friendly environment and a pleasant weather for the tourist.

By Air
The State capital, Agartala is well connected by Air with Kolkata and Guwahati. The airport is 12 kms away from the city. A flight from Guwahati or Kolkata takes less than 45 minutes to reach Agartala. The state has three more small airports at Khowai, Kamalpur and Kailashahar where small chartered planes can land but not functional at present.

By Rail
The nearest rail head is Kumarghat on N. F. Railway. It is 1475 kms from Kolkata via Guwahati and 140 kms from Agartala.

By Road
Tripura is also connected by road with Guwahati via Shillong by National Highway No. 44. It takes about 24 hours by road from Guwahati to reach Agartala. Good luxury coaches, both of private travel agencies and public sector transport corporation including tourist Cabs, Jeeps, Maruti ply on this road. Agartala is 1645 kms from Kolkata, 587 kms from Guwahati, 487 kms from Shillong and 250 kms from Silchar while Agartala to Dhaka (Bangladesh) is just 150 kms away.

By Bus
Agartala, the capital of Tripura, is connected by regular bus services with all subdivisional towns of Tripura. Besides, bus service is also available from Silchar, Guwahati, Karimganj and Shillong.