Why to visit Neermahal
The Neermahal, also known as "The Lake Palace of Tripura," is the biggest palace of its sort in the whole Indian Subcontinent. This stunning piece of architecture gets its name from where it stands, smack in the centre of Rudrasagar Lake. One of our nation's two water palaces is this one.
Activities in Neermahal :-
Watching the light and sound spectacle takes place in the evenings at Neermahal. It familiarises individuals with the location's and its owners' cultural heritage. Water sports are also available on the royal grounds.
The light and sound spectacle, which cost 1.20 crore, was created in 2003 by a Finnish company. In addition to this, you can see migratory birds in the Rudrasagar Lake.
Neermahal Water Festival :-
The government holds a three-day "Neermahal Water Festival" every year in the months of August and December premised on the palace's position. The swimming and boat races draw the most spectators.
These small-scale cultural events coexist with one another. It enables you to take part in the festivities both in the summer and the winter. Amazing food, a lively atmosphere, and the magnificence of the palace guarantee you lifetime memories.
Architecture of Neermahal :-
The palace fusion of Muslim and Hindu design. Its building made great use of marble and sandstone. The Andar Mahal and an outdoor theatre are its two main sections. The latter is located in the eastern portion of the palace, while the former is located in the west.
For the exclusive use of the royal family, Andar Mahal was created. In the open space, performances of drama, dance, and other cultural events took place. There are 2 stairs and 24 rooms in it. These steps were designed to descend onto the Rudrasagar Lake.
History of Neermahal :-
Neermahal was built in 1921 by Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya, the final ruler of Tripura, as a royal summer retreat. The palace, which took about 9 years to complete, was designed and built by the king using the services of the British business Martin & Burn Co.
Tickets are available at the on-site ticket desk.