Flight tickets from Kolkata to Agartala

Agartala Information Guide

Agartala is the capital of Tripura. It is the second-largest city in entire North-East India (after Guwahati). This city has been home to various rulers before it merged with India in 1949. Agartala is a great place for a holiday. The easy-going and peaceful lives of the people here are sure to give you a stress-free and happy vacation. For a fun and relaxed vacation, travelling from Kolkata to Agartala is certainly a huge delight.

Culture

Agartala is the place where a developing urban landscape blends in with the rural countryside. The people here are very welcoming as can be seen from the vast migration. Be it native or not, all kinds of festivals are celebrated with great gusto. The tribal festivals celebrated here (and ones that you should definitely not miss) are Kharchi, Tring (Tripura New Year), Ker and Garia. Other notable festivals include Durga Puja and Christmas. The major languages spoken here are Kokborok, Bengali and English (if you don't know any of these languages, don't forget to pack a dictionary or get a travel guide.

Religious Places to See

There many religious sites in Agartala. A few notable ones include the BenubanVihar, an attractive Buddhist shrine. This shrine has numerous beautifully sculpted metal idols of Buddha. The ChaturdashDebta Temple is dedicated to 14 Goddesses. If you are in Agartala in July, do visit this temple as the Kharchi festival is held here. Gedu Mia's Mosque is a stunning masjid. It is built entirely from white marble with exquisitely carved minarets, towers and doors.

Sightseeing

Apart from its religious places, Agartala also has a few attractions to boast about. Let's start with the Ujjayanta Palace. This gorgeous palace covers an area of 1km with its massive structure and Mughal-style gardens. The magnificent carvings and domes along with floodlights and splendid fountains make for a lovely sight. The Heritage Park showcases the rich cultural heritage of Tripura. This park is divided into 3 areas i.e. a mini Tripura, a natural forest and a section with medicinal plants, herbs and shrubs. The third iconic attraction in Agartala is the Sukanta Academy. This is a centre for science, culture and art. It is also home to a small planetarium and a children's park. Apart from these, there are many minor attractions like the royal mausoleums near the banks of the Howrah River, the Agartala town hall and the Dhaleshwar post office, among others.

Shopping

Agartala is a shoppers' paradise. Inspite of its small size, it is home to numerous bazaars. Let's start with the Gol Bazar. Also known as Maharajganj bazar, this market is the largest in Tripura. Here, you will find all kinds of items including handicrafts. If you are looking for the best deals on electronics, cloth or other accessories, the Battala market is where you should be. At the Ujjayanta Market, book lovers will be showered with the choicest of books.

Travelling from Kolkata to Agartala

Departure

NetajiSubhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
Jessore Rd, Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal 700052

Arrival

Maharaj BirBikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur Airport (Agartala Airport) (IXA)
Airport Road, Agartala, Tripura 799009

Getting to Kolkata Airport

• You can use an app-based taxi service or hail a cab
• Many buses ply to and from the airport
• You can also rent a car from the airport

Travelling from Agartala Airport

• You can hire a taxi from the airport's travel desk or book an app-based one
• The airport travel desk lets you rent a car
• The bus stand is 11km away from the airport
• You can even hail an auto rickshaw