Rising like a white marble dream from the heart of Agartala, Ujjayanta Palace is Tripura’s grandest landmark – a 1901 Indo-Saracenic masterpiece built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya across 28 acres with twin lakes, Mughal gardens, and a musical fountain. Once the royal residence of the Manikya dynasty (ruled 1460–1949), this 800-room palace now houses the Tripura State Museum with rare sculptures, tribal jewellery, and the original throne. Located just 1 km from the city centre, it dazzles with evening light shows, boat rides on the palace lake, and the annual Diwali Mela. A regal contrast to Mokokchung’s tribal morungs, Ujjayanta blends royal opulence with cultural depth. For visitors to indiatourisminfo.com, this is Tripura’s crown jewel. With 2025 VR throne room tours and the Ujjayanta Light Festival, this “Palace of Victory” is an unmissable destination for history lovers, families, and photographers.
Key Attractions
Durbar Hall & Throne Room – original 1901 teak throne
Tripura State Museum – 1,400+ artefacts, tribal section
Mughal Gardens – 28 acres with fountains & topiary
Palace Lakes – twin waterbodies for boating
Musical Fountain Show – nightly 7:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Chinese Room – porcelain tiles & dragon motifs
Royal Bedroom – Maharaja’s preserved chamber
Things to Do
Watch the musical fountain light show (7:30 PM)
Take a VR tour of the throne room (2025)
Boat ride on the palace lake (~₹50)
Attend Ujjayanta Light Festival – Diwali mela (Nov 1–3, 2026)
Photography of white domes at blue hour
Explore tribal jewellery in the museum
Try mui borok & pork bhorta at garden café
Local Culture and History
Built for ₹10 lakh in 1901, the palace survived a 1971 earthquake. The name “Ujjayanta” means “victorious”. The 2025 VR experience, promoted by Tripura Tourism and X posts, lets visitors “sit” on the throne.
Best Time to Visit
Open 10 AM–6 PM (closed Mon), with October–March (winter, 15–28°C) ideal for Light Festival and pleasant gardens. July–September (monsoon) lush but indoor focus.
How to Reach
By Air: Agartala Airport (8 km)
By Train: Agartala Railway Station (3 km)
By Road: City centre (1 km)
Local Transport: Auto (~₹50), e-rickshaw (~₹30)
Travel Tips
Booking: Museum ~₹20; VR ~₹100
Cost: Food ~₹100–300
Dress: Modest; remove shoes in throne room
Safety: Safe; secure bags
Respect Local Culture: Silence in museum
Connectivity: Good 4G; Wi-Fi in café
Environment: No plastic in gardens
Accessibility: Ramps at entrance; wheelchairs available
Nearby Attractions
Heritage Park (1 km)
Tripura Government Museum (inside)
Rabindra Kanan (2 km)
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary (25 km)
Neermahal Lake Palace (55 km)
Explore More
Discover other Tripura gems like Neermahal or Mokokchung’s Ao villages on our Northeast destinations page. Plan your royal palace visit with indiatourisminfo.com today!
