Northern Tripura is culturally and politically a fascinating place. It is an administrative district in the state of Tripura. The district headquarters are located at Kailasahar. Tripura was a separate entity before 1949, it was ruled for centuries by its own Hindu royal family (the Manikyas), based first in Udaipur, then old Agartala, earlier known as Kayerpur and finally Agartala. Indian partition was a major event when people from East Bangladesh (now in Bangladesh) flocked to the state and Tripura soon flooded with Bengali refugees who made the local Borok Tripuri people a minority one. Today Tripura frequently see a armed group fighting between two groups demanding a separate state.

For past few years Northern Tripura have seen a tension between rebels and government. Although the Agartala, Udaipur and Kailasahar areas are safe but there are danger in north-central Tripura. There is strict army vigil though attacks are rare but it cannot written off. In the middle of all tension, hospitality of people here stun most of the traveler. The best place to stay in North Tripura is excellent new Unakoti Tourist Lodge.

Sights And Activities

Unakoti
It is an ancient pilgrimage center famous for 8th century rock carvings, including a 10m high Shiva. Unakoti means one less than one crore and it is believed that these many rock carvings are found here. The Unakoti images are of two types- one is rock carved image and other is stone images. Lord Shiva and Ganesha predominant in rock carvings. There are also stone images of different god and goddess in Unakoti including three images of Nandi Bull, which are found half buried in the ground. In the month of April every year a festival called ‘Asokastami Mela’ is held, which is visited by thousands of pilgrims.

Jampui Hills
A large number of tourists from different part of India and also abroad come to this hills to witness the unique Orange & Tourism festival. The weather is pleasant and the hills are enshrouded with clouds and gives an enchanting feeling to travelers. The most exciting part of Jampui Hills are to view sunrise and sunset from different view points. From the top of the hills you can see a panoramic view of nearby villages and Mizoram. There is also a small tourist lodge established by state government and also there is a boating facility in the Sabual village of the hill range.

Laksmi Narayan Temple
The temple is registered under Indian antiquity act like monument, set in Bhagaban Nagar, 7km from district headquarter Kailasahar. The main shrine was constructed with financial assistance from the royal family of Tripura. Every year Janmasthami festival is been celebrated with much fanfare.

Purono Rajbari ( old palace of king)
Kailashahar was a prosperous city and the capital of Tripura. The palace of maharaja Indramanikya in Kailashahar is a now a major tourist attraction. In front of the palace there is a large lake known as Khowra bil dominates an area of 5 sq.km. A big banyan tree and the lake attracts many people from distant places.