Tourist Places To Visit In Dharmanagar

Dharmanagar is a Municipal Council and town located in the North Tripura district in the north-eastern state of Tripura. The city is known for its natural beauty, historical monuments and palaces. A town with rich cultural history, Dharmanagar is a popular destination in the state. Decent climatic conditions and great connectivity account for the growing importance of the town. Let us take a look at some of the places to visit for tourists in and around Dharmanagar.

Dharmanagar is situated around a beautiful lake known by the name Kali Dighi. The lake is one of the major attractions of the town. It has fountains that lit up at night and is a spectacle to behold. It is a good place for taking a leisurely stroll in the evenings, enjoying the fresh air and the surrounding views. Tourists can check into some hotel by the side of the lake to enjoy the view from the room.

Unakoti is located somewhere between Kailashahar and Dharmanagar and is popular for the ruins that define the landscape here. The thick vegetation and hilly terrain of the surrounding areas make it difficult to locate Unakoti initially. The bas reliefs of Unakoti are absolutely unique and unparalleled in the region. The ruins date back to 7^th and 9h century and the entire area is strewn with statues and figures resembling different Gods. There are statues of Nandi Bull, Ganesha, phallic structures dedicated to Lord Shiva and many more.

The capital city of Agartala is located about 160 km from Dharmanagar. Buses and rental cars are available to ferry tourists from Dharmanagar to Agartala. The city is known for its diverse cultural influences. There are a number of tourist attractions to see in the city like the Ujjayanta Palace, Jagannath Temple, Jampui Hills, Sipahijala Wildlife Sanctuary and many more. Agartala is located close to Bangladesh border which accounts for significant Bangladesh influence in lifestyle and food habits of the people here.

Tourists can drive down to Udaipur from Dharmanagar for a tour of the area. Udaipur had served as the state capital during the rule of the Maharajas. Today the city is famous for the Tripureshwari or Tripura Sundari Temple located here. It is one of the Shakti Peethas in the country and held in reverence by the locals. There are large numbers of pilgrims who throng the temple ever year. Apart from the temple there are fair numbers of lakes here which are a beauty.

Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Panisagar in North Tripura District and is a mere 12 km Dharmanagar. It is a small wildlife sanctuary unlike the bigger ones we have in other parts of the country. It is spread out across 0.86 square kilometres. Wildlife enthusiasts and bird lovers can plan a trip to the sanctuary as it is home to several species of birds, reptiles and primates. The sanctuary remains accessible to tourists all through the year.