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The tiny state of
Tripura is the second smallest in India and almost surrounded by
Bangladesh. Tribal customs such as leaving parasols over ponds to
commemorate the dead can still be seen in rural areas and official
visitors to villages have bamboo arches built in their honour. It is
believed to have existed from the times of the Mahabhartha though
historical evidence points to the legacy of the Manikyas Dynasty.
Tripura emerged as a distinct entity at the end of the 14th century
under the Manikya dynasty led by former Indo-Mongolian tribal
chieftains who adopted Hinduism. It was eventually taken over by the
British in 1808 became a Union Territory in 1949 and a full-fledged
state in 1972.
Tripura is 60% forested with the north falling into four valleys
separated by hills. The South abounds with dense forests of Indian
Sal tree. Handloom weaving is the principal occupation and the state
is renowned for its vast array of cane-ware products. While there
are 19 tribes in the state the majority of the population is
Bengali. The north falls into four valleys separated by hills rising
to just under 1,000 mts. The more open land of the south is still
forested. Indian hardwood includes sal which is economically
important.
It is more convenient for foreign nationals to enter Tripura via
Bangladesh with an appropriate Visa. Foreign nationals coming to
Dhaka or other cities of Bangladesh may come to Agartala border
check post. Similarly foreign tourists coming to Tripura by other
routes may go back to Bangladesh via this route.
If tourists intimate the State’s Information Cultural Affairs &
Tourism department in advance either in writing or over the phone
necessary arrangements can be made. The journey by road from Dhaka
to Agartala takes three hours. |
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