Udaipur T

Udaipur T

Udaipur, located in South Tripura, is a historic town known as the cultural capital of Tripura. It is home to the famous Tripura Sundari Temple (Matabari), one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and among the most revered shrines in Northeast India. The town sits amid green hills and the serene Gomati River, with a peaceful atmosphere shaped by centuries of devotion. Udaipur served as the former capital of the Tripura kingdom and still carries echoes of its royal past through ancient palaces, temples, and local traditions.

Top Places to Visit in Udaipur T

Popular attractions and places to visit in Udaipur T

  • Amar Sagar

    A tranquil artificial lake in Udaipur, part of the town''s network of water bodies.

  • Bhubaneshwari Temple

    An ASI protected riverside temple dedicated to Goddess Bhubaneshwari, mentioned in Tagore''s plays.

  • Bijoy Sagar

    Another of Udaipur''s artificial lakes rounding out the town''s lake city character.

  • Dhani Sagar

    One of Udaipur''s artificial lakes, part of the town''s characteristic lake network.

  • Gunabati Group of Temples

    A cluster of three 17th century brick temples tucked in Udaipur''s old town lanes.

  • Jagannath Dighi

    One of Udaipur''s several artificial lakes contributing to its Lake City identity.

  • Jagannath Temple

    The only fully stone built temple in Tripura, dating to 1583 and now dilapidated.

  • Kalyan Sagar Lake

    A large lake beside Tripura Sundari Temple, home to rare Bostami turtles.

  • Mahadev Bari

    A functional Shiva temple built by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in Udaipur town.

  • Nazrul Granthagar

    A national library built in 1954 and named after poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

  • Neermahal and Rudrasagar Lake

    India''s largest water palace, reached by boat across Rudrasagar Lake near Melaghar.

  • Old Rajbari

    Ruins of the former royal palace of the Manikya dynasty, half a kilometer from town.

  • Tepania Eco Park

    A forested eco park along NH 8 featuring a treehouse and nature trails.

  • Tripura Sundari Temple

    One of the 51 Shakti Peethas, dedicated to Goddess Tripura Sundari, located in Udaipur, South Tripura.

  • Udaipur Science Centre

    A hands on science park with exhibits and inventions, popular with school groups.

Best Time to Visit Udaipur T

Plan your trip around the right season

Oct-FebBest Window

Why visit

Pleasant Tripura winter for Tripura Sundari temple (one of the 51 Shakti Peethas), Neermahal water palace day trip, and the forested Pilak archaeological site. Best season for the southern Tripura heritage circuit.

Keep in mind

Tripura Sundari festival dates draw large pilgrim crowds. Plan visits outside major tithi days.

Mar-May

Why visit

Fewer visitors. Temple and palace visits in mornings are manageable.

Keep in mind

Hot and humid before monsoon onset in Tripura.

Jun-Sep

Why visit

Surrounding forests and wetlands look lush.

Keep in mind

Heavy Northeast monsoon. Rural roads in South Tripura can get waterlogged.

How to Reach Udaipur T

Intercity connectivity and travel options

Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport Agartala (~55 km) has flights from Kolkata and Delhi. Udaipur railway station on the Agartala-Sabroom line. NH8 connects Agartala to Udaipur.

Getting Around Udaipur T

Local transport and practical tips

Local transport

TRTC buses from Agartala (~55 km). Autos within Udaipur town. Taxis for Neermahal water palace (~8 km) and Pilak archaeological site day trips.