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Udaipur is a town and a nagar panchayat in the Indian state of Tripura. This city is famous for the Tripura Sundari temple. It is also the head-quarters of South Tripura district. Udaipur is about 55 km from Agartala, the capital of Tripura.Udaipur is also called as Lake City. There are lots of artificial lakes (namely Dhani Sagar, Mahadev Dighi, Jaganath Dighi, Amar Sagar). Udaipur is the 2nd largest town of tripura on the bank of Gumati river.

As of 2001India census, Udaipur had a population of 21,751. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Udaipur has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 87%, and female literacy is 81%. In Udaipur, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Udaipur is dotted with temples the most famous of which is the Tripura Sundari temple, which is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The temple was constructed by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya Debbarma in 1501. There is a big lake beside the temple known as Kalyan Sagar. Bhubaneshwari Temple is another famous temple here.

Tripura Sundri Temple

Tripura Sundri Temple  - BindaasTravel.com

Tripura Sundri temple or Mata Tripurs Sundri (Maa Kali) temple is located at 3km towards south from Udaipur town. This temple is considered one of the 51 Shaktipithas and was constructed by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in 1501 on a Hill rock. Thousands of devotees, pilgrims and tourist visits here on the occasion of Diwali every year. This temple is known as Matabari is also attended daily by thousands of devotees. In the back side of the temple there is a big lake called Kalyan sagar.

Bhubaneshwari Temple

Bhubaneshwari Temple - BindaasTravel.com

The Bhubeneshwari temple is ancient and holy place visited by all cast of people. Near to this temple the Gunabati group of temples, The Durga temple, Mahadev temple and other several famous temples are located. It is almost visited by all castes of people, visitors and trough out the year thousands of devotes attend here daily for Darshans.

Neermahal

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This magnificent lake palace was constructed as a summer resort in 1930 by late Maharaja Birbikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur in the middle of a natural lake called Rudrasagar having an area of 5.35 Sq.Km. The construction was undertaken by Martin & Burn Co. and it is the only lake palace in the entire eastern India.

A good combination of Hindu and Mughal architecture is noticed on the domes of the palace. There are mainly two parts of the palace - one on the western side known as Andar Mahal which was used by the royal family and another on the eastern side which was used for the security personnel and servants. There are 15 rooms in the main Andar Mahal. There is a beautiful garden laid in the western side of the palace. In the garden there is an open stage where drama, theatre, etc. use to be organised.

Surface

All India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives are easily available.

Train

The nearest railhead is at Kumarghat.

Air

The Airport is 12 km to the north and leads on to Agartala via the Ujjyanta Palace. Agartala is well connected with Udaipur.
 

Welcome Palace, Hotel

Welcome Palace, Hotel - BindaasTravel.com

Address
Hari Ganga Basak Road
Tripura - 799001
India

Star Hotel

Star Hotel - BindaasTravel.com

Address
Gol Bazar, N.S.Road
East End,Agartala
Tripura - 799001
India

Royal Guest House

Royal Guest House - BindaasTravel.com

Address
Palace Compound
West Gate
Agartala
Tripura - 799001
India

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