Agartala

Agartala: The Gateway to Tripura's Cultural Heritage

Best Time of Visit

April to July

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 days

Average Budget

INR 2500/- per person

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Agartala

Agartala: The Gateway to Tripura's Cultural Heritage

Best Time of Visit

April to July

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 days

Average Budget

INR 2500/- per person

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Summer (March to June)

Summer in Agartala can last from March until the end of May, with the warmest month being April and May. Temperatures, as well as humidity and other discomforts, tend to climb steadily. Temperatures can exceed 35°C, and pre-monsoon showers tend to raise humidity levels significantly. Summer is not the best season to visit Agartala.

Monsoon (July to September)

The monsoon season in Agartala is quite long. From July through September, there is a lot of rain, and it's a lot of it. The weather gets cooler and more comfortable as the temperatures drop. The monsoon season is believed to be one of the best periods to see Agartala's natural beauty. The surroundings take on a new, revitalized appearance, and everything appears to have been given a new lease on life.

Winter (October to March)

By November, winter had arrived in Agartala and will linger until February. Winter has arrived in full force by December. The skies have cleared, and rain is falling in spurts but not in large amounts. The weather is quite pleasant and relaxing. The air is crisp and pleasant, and the humidity has dropped dramatically. Temperatures typically range between 10°C to 18°C, making this the greatest time to visit and experience Agartala.

Paddle Rickshaws

Within the city, paddle rickshaws are the most popular mode of transportation. In comparison to other Indian metro cities, the fare is fairly affordable. Regular auto rickshaws are referred to as 'Tempu' in the local language. Tempus are only utilised on certain routes in the city, not all of them. Local rental firms make it simple to hire cabs for day trips around Agartala.

Rentals

Renting a car for a day trip around the city is extremely frequent among tourists. In reality, renting a cab is the best and most convenient way to see the city and the surrounding countryside. However, self-driving cars and/or bikes are not prevalent in the city, making them difficult to locate.

Local Bus Network

Although there are government buses that run around the city, their frequency is modest.

The first state to install LED streetlights

Agartala also takes pride in being one of the first states to install LED streetlights.

The fresh city

Since Agartala lacks industries, the air in Agartala is quite fresh.

There is no pre-paid taxi service

There is no prepaid cab system like Ola or Uber here; instead, people use public transportation, private vehicles, or even rickshaws. The city bus costs Rs 10 for a distance of 20 kilometres. It costs 5 rupees for the first 10 kilometres.

Population

4.38 lakhs

Elevation

12.80 m (41.99 ft)

Literacy rate

94.45 %

Language

The official state language, Bengali, is the most widely spoken language in Agartala.