Capital: Agartala
Major Cities: Agartala, Kailashahar, Unakoti, Ambassa.
Location of Tripura in India:
Map of Tripura:
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Welcome to the Land of Myths and Legends ....Tripura
Tripura is a small state located in the northeast of India nestled in the lush greenery of hills, verdant valleys and transparent waterscape. It is a land of plentiful myths and legends.The state's rich handicrafts, traditional music, diversity of cultural streams and faiths, co-existing down the annals of history in pristine peace constitute its irresistible charm as a tourist destination.Before merging with India in 1949, Tripura was an independent kingdom that had been ruled by the Manikya dynasty for centuries. Their capital was at Udaipur, on the banks of River Gomati. Agriculture is the main occupation and rice, the main crop. Tripura is also the second highest rubber-producing state in India after Kerala.Any visitor or tourist in Tripura can trace the state's glorious history in its archaeological remains, cultural heritage, exquisite sculpture and architecture spread across its landscape and return, richer by a finer aesthetic sense and sensibility.
Capital: Agartala
Major Cities: Agartala, Kailashahar, Unakoti, Ambassa.
Location of Tripura in India:
Map of Tripura:
Capital: Agartala
Major Cities: Agartala, Kailashahar, Unakoti, Ambassa.
Location of Tripura in India:
Map of Tripura:
Day 139 - Ukhrul
Ukhrul is a district of Manipur.It is admired for its beautiful Shiroi Lily(Lilium mackleanae Sealy).This rare and world famous flower was discovered by Frank Kingdon Ward in 1946 when he came to Manipur Hills for botanical collection on behalf of the New York Botanical Garden. This unique lily has seven colours when viewed trough a microscope.Ukhrul is the highest hill station of the state offering amazing views of nature. It is a home to Tangkhul Nagas which forms the majority of the population of the district. The most famous aspect of Ukhrul is the women dressed in traditional garb called ‘kashan’ and the men wearing a shawl called ‘howrah’. They often perform their local dances for passersby offering a glimpse into their culture.
How to reach here:
By Air: Imphal Airport is the nearest airport.
By Rail: Dimapur is the nearest railway station.
Best time to visit: Throughout the year.
Languages spoken: Tangkhul.
Places you must visit:
Khayang Peak, height of 3,114 m above sea level,offers a picturesque view of nature. It is the highest peak of Ukhrul.
The Shirui Kashung Peak, at a height of 2,835 m above sea level is very popular because of its sheer beauty. Various rivers originate from the crevices and slopes of this peak. The peak becomes more charming when rare Siroi lily blossoms here during the months of May and June.
Khangkhui Cave, locally called as the Khangkhui Mangsor Cave,is a natural lime-stone cave where the people of the village took refuge during the World War II. Archaeologists have discovered many important artifacts, dating back to the Palaeolithic culture, from this cave.There is also a huge hall inside the cave, which is known as the durbar hall of the devil king. The northern hall inside the cave is believed to be his royal bedroom, where he used to live with his two wives. There are two separate chambers inside the cave for his first and second wives.
The Azoa Jenephiu Magi Lake is close to the Kachouphung Lake. The lake covers an area of about nine acres and is situated in the Achuwa Magi Hills.
The Kachouphung Lake is surrounded by several knolls and covers a land of about nine acres.Pisciculture is practised at this lake, due to the presence of local colourful fish and common carp.
How to reach here:
By Air: Imphal Airport is the nearest airport.
By Rail: Dimapur is the nearest railway station.
Best time to visit: Throughout the year.
Languages spoken: Tangkhul.
Places you must visit:
Khayang Peak, height of 3,114 m above sea level,offers a picturesque view of nature. It is the highest peak of Ukhrul.
The Shirui Kashung Peak, at a height of 2,835 m above sea level is very popular because of its sheer beauty. Various rivers originate from the crevices and slopes of this peak. The peak becomes more charming when rare Siroi lily blossoms here during the months of May and June.
Khangkhui Cave, locally called as the Khangkhui Mangsor Cave,is a natural lime-stone cave where the people of the village took refuge during the World War II. Archaeologists have discovered many important artifacts, dating back to the Palaeolithic culture, from this cave.There is also a huge hall inside the cave, which is known as the durbar hall of the devil king. The northern hall inside the cave is believed to be his royal bedroom, where he used to live with his two wives. There are two separate chambers inside the cave for his first and second wives.
The Azoa Jenephiu Magi Lake is close to the Kachouphung Lake. The lake covers an area of about nine acres and is situated in the Achuwa Magi Hills.
The Kachouphung Lake is surrounded by several knolls and covers a land of about nine acres.Pisciculture is practised at this lake, due to the presence of local colourful fish and common carp.
Day 137 - Senapati
Senapati is a wonderful district in Manipur. The Blue hills, lush green valleys, cascading streams and beautiful rivers makes it magnificent. Along with its natural beauty, its rich vegetation and wildlife makes it a perfect tourist destination.
How to reach here:
By Air: The nearest airport is at Imphal.
By Rail: Dimapur is the nearest railway station.
Best time to visit: Throughout the year.
Places you must visit:
Maram Khulen is an ancient village in the district. This beautiful village is of very importance to anthropologist and research scholars.
Mao is a mesmerizing and one of the oldest hill stations of Manipur. Located in this hill station is the Mao Inspection Bungalow which was built by the Royal Military Engineers in 1897.
Dzukou valley comes alive with beautiful flowers such as a rare lily from May to July.
Enveloped in primitive culture, Yangkhullen is the largest Zemei village in the district.
How to reach here:
By Air: The nearest airport is at Imphal.
By Rail: Dimapur is the nearest railway station.
Best time to visit: Throughout the year.
Places you must visit:
Maram Khulen is an ancient village in the district. This beautiful village is of very importance to anthropologist and research scholars.
Mao is a mesmerizing and one of the oldest hill stations of Manipur. Located in this hill station is the Mao Inspection Bungalow which was built by the Royal Military Engineers in 1897.
Dzukou valley comes alive with beautiful flowers such as a rare lily from May to July.
Enveloped in primitive culture, Yangkhullen is the largest Zemei village in the district.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Day 138 - Bishnupur
The original name of Bishnupur - the abode of Vishnu was Lumlangdong (popularly known as Lamangdong) is a picturesque town situated at the foot hills that rolls down to the valley. The 15th century Vishnu Temple built of peculiarly small bricks supposedly of Chinese influence during the reign of King Kiyamba is of a historical importance. Bishnupur is also famous for its chiselled stoneware.
How to reach here:
By Air: The closest airport is situated at Imphal, which is at a distance of approximately 35 kilometers from the town of Bishnupur.
By Rail: Bishnupur doesn't have its own railway station and the nearest rail-head to Bishnupur is the Dimapur railway station which is located at a distance of 215 km.
Best time to visit: September to April.
Languages spoken: Manipuri, English, Hindi.
Places you must visit:
Dal Madol, the name of a cannon was built by the Malla kings to fight the Maratha invasion. This Cannon is near Chinomasta temple and is significant for the people of Bishnupur as well as Bengal. The cannon measures about 3.8 m in length and has a barrel of 28.5 cms. It was built in the year 1742 under Raja Gopal Singh to protect Bishnupur from Marathas. The Cannon is built with iron materials and doesn’t have any rust, though it is exposed to rain and sun since 18th century.
Rasmancha is believed to be the oldest pyramidal tower shaped, brick temple. This temple is surrounded by turrets, in the shape of huts which was an idea of King Bir Himbira in 17th century.The Rasmancha was built in a way to accommodate the deities that people brought during the festivals. This structure is showcased nowadays by illuminating at night.
Susunia Pahar is a small hill in the region of Bishnupur. At a height of about 44 mts, the hill provides a site of historical inscriptions by a 4th century ruler, Chandravama and is also a location for trekking. Susunia Pahar can be reached from the Bankura Purulia road by taking a diversion at Chhatna. As a trekking spot, the hill also has natural springs, Dhara and Silialipi.
The Madanmohan temple was built by the King Durjana Singh Dev in late 17th century. Madanmohan temple is one of those oldest temples in Bishnupur where the deity is still there and worshiped.The terracotta temple was constructed within the fort complex in 1694 AD. It was built in the 'Eka Ratna' style of temple architecture with a square flat roof, cornices that are curved and a pinnacle on the top. This temple is even more ornately carved and sculptured than the other famous terracotta temples in Bishnupur.Anecdotes and stories of the legend of Lord Bishnu, also known as Madan Mohan, are quite famous in Bishnupur and also during the rules of malla kings. Stories from Mahabharata, Ramayana and puranas, adorn the ceiling and walls in the form of paintings and carvings.
Radha-Shyam Temple is one of the famous terracotta temples at Bishnupur in Bankura District of West Bengal. The temple was built by King Chaitanya Singha in 1758 and is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple architecture consists of a square building with a curved roof and is crowned by a single tower.
The Shyama rai temple is to the north of the Bishnupur village and is famous for the curved roof architecture. The square shaped temple has its interior and exterior decorated with wonderful terracotta tiles..There are various pictures and carvings that depict the stories of lord Krishna, as cowherd, with the flute and the gopis.
Keshta Rai (Jora Bangla) Temple: This temple is near the Shyama Rai Temple and was built at around 1655 by King Raghunath Singh, son of Bir Singha. This brick temple imitates the indigenous double hut (jora bangla) design, in which two huts with sweeping curved façade are built, back to back, as one unit. The front of the temple has a triple-arched entrance and the entire wall is alive with miniature sculpture and decorative motifs with scenes from the Ramayana.
Jogesh Chandra Archaeological Centre was established in 1951, exhibiting artifacts of the Malla kings and is located at Bishnupur. The Center also features a unique collection of pre prehistoric implements, large assemblage of documents and manuscripts, stone and terracotta sculpture, epigraph bronzes, coins of early and medieval period, scroll painting and painted manuscripts-covers, and over four thousand medieval manuscripts in sanskrit, Prakrit and Bengali.
How to reach here:
By Air: The closest airport is situated at Imphal, which is at a distance of approximately 35 kilometers from the town of Bishnupur.
By Rail: Bishnupur doesn't have its own railway station and the nearest rail-head to Bishnupur is the Dimapur railway station which is located at a distance of 215 km.
Best time to visit: September to April.
Languages spoken: Manipuri, English, Hindi.
Places you must visit:
Dal Madol, the name of a cannon was built by the Malla kings to fight the Maratha invasion. This Cannon is near Chinomasta temple and is significant for the people of Bishnupur as well as Bengal. The cannon measures about 3.8 m in length and has a barrel of 28.5 cms. It was built in the year 1742 under Raja Gopal Singh to protect Bishnupur from Marathas. The Cannon is built with iron materials and doesn’t have any rust, though it is exposed to rain and sun since 18th century.
Rasmancha is believed to be the oldest pyramidal tower shaped, brick temple. This temple is surrounded by turrets, in the shape of huts which was an idea of King Bir Himbira in 17th century.The Rasmancha was built in a way to accommodate the deities that people brought during the festivals. This structure is showcased nowadays by illuminating at night.
Susunia Pahar is a small hill in the region of Bishnupur. At a height of about 44 mts, the hill provides a site of historical inscriptions by a 4th century ruler, Chandravama and is also a location for trekking. Susunia Pahar can be reached from the Bankura Purulia road by taking a diversion at Chhatna. As a trekking spot, the hill also has natural springs, Dhara and Silialipi.
The Madanmohan temple was built by the King Durjana Singh Dev in late 17th century. Madanmohan temple is one of those oldest temples in Bishnupur where the deity is still there and worshiped.The terracotta temple was constructed within the fort complex in 1694 AD. It was built in the 'Eka Ratna' style of temple architecture with a square flat roof, cornices that are curved and a pinnacle on the top. This temple is even more ornately carved and sculptured than the other famous terracotta temples in Bishnupur.Anecdotes and stories of the legend of Lord Bishnu, also known as Madan Mohan, are quite famous in Bishnupur and also during the rules of malla kings. Stories from Mahabharata, Ramayana and puranas, adorn the ceiling and walls in the form of paintings and carvings.
Radha-Shyam Temple is one of the famous terracotta temples at Bishnupur in Bankura District of West Bengal. The temple was built by King Chaitanya Singha in 1758 and is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple architecture consists of a square building with a curved roof and is crowned by a single tower.
The Shyama rai temple is to the north of the Bishnupur village and is famous for the curved roof architecture. The square shaped temple has its interior and exterior decorated with wonderful terracotta tiles..There are various pictures and carvings that depict the stories of lord Krishna, as cowherd, with the flute and the gopis.
Keshta Rai (Jora Bangla) Temple: This temple is near the Shyama Rai Temple and was built at around 1655 by King Raghunath Singh, son of Bir Singha. This brick temple imitates the indigenous double hut (jora bangla) design, in which two huts with sweeping curved façade are built, back to back, as one unit. The front of the temple has a triple-arched entrance and the entire wall is alive with miniature sculpture and decorative motifs with scenes from the Ramayana.
Jogesh Chandra Archaeological Centre was established in 1951, exhibiting artifacts of the Malla kings and is located at Bishnupur. The Center also features a unique collection of pre prehistoric implements, large assemblage of documents and manuscripts, stone and terracotta sculpture, epigraph bronzes, coins of early and medieval period, scroll painting and painted manuscripts-covers, and over four thousand medieval manuscripts in sanskrit, Prakrit and Bengali.
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