Tripura

The erstwhile princely state of Tripura joined the Indian Republic as a state on January 21, 1972. Bounded on the north, west, south and southeast by Bangladesh, it has a common boundary with Assam and Mizoram in the east. Tripura is mainly a hilly territory with altitudes varying from 50 to 3,080 ft above sea level, though the major population of the state lives in the plains. Places Of Interest: Agartala, the picturesque capital, with its beautiful palaces, gardens, hills, temples and lakes are best place to start the tourist journey of the state. Scenic Tirthamulkh with its lakes, waterfalls and reservoir is worth a visit. Pilak Pather and Lungthung are virtual treasure troves for those, historically inclined. Jampol hills, Rudrasagar and Neer Mahal - the lake cities, Sepahijala - the wildlife sanctuary, and the temples in and around Udaipur, are the other major places of interest in this tiny state.

Tripura is one of the seven states in the north eastern part of India located between 22 degree and 56 minutes and 24 degree and 32 minutes north latitude and between 90 degree and 09 minutes and 92 degree and 20 minutes east latitude. It is bounded on the north, west, south and south-east by Bangladesh whereas in the east it has a common boundary with Assam and Mizoram. Tripura has been declared as the Second Rubber Capital of India after Kerala by Rubber Board.

Tripura is a state in northeast India and has Agartala as its capital. With an area of 10,486 kms, it is divided into three districts. The principle hill ranges of Tripura are Sakham Tlang, Langtarai, Athara Mura and Bara Mura.

The chief occupation of the population in the state is agriculture. The principal crops are paddy, wheat, jute, sugar cane, potato, turmeric, coconut and oil seeds. Handloom weaving is the single largest industry in Tripura. Bamboo Handicrafts also make a major contribution to the state economy. Some quality timber like Sal, Garjan, Teak, Gamar are found abundantly in the forests of the State. The service sector comprises only real estate, insurance and tourism industry.