Agartala, the capital city of Tripura, lies barely 2 km from the Bangladesh border and 3 hours by road from Dacca. The city has beautiful palaces, gardens, hills, temples and lakes, which fascinate visitors with their perfection. The red government buildings are a study in contrast against the remarkably white old British buildings still in existence, notably the Maharaja’s Palace. Agartala is struggling to keep pace with its essential services vastly outstripped by an increasing population.

For detailed state and visitor information, see Tripura.