Kharchi Puja.

Going for this? Agartala in July

Getting there

Where to stay in Agartala

• Hotel Welcome Palace

  ₹1500-3000/night
  hotel · HG Basak Road, Agartala

  Reliable mid-range hotel in central Agartala, walking distance to Ujjayanta Palace and the Bangladesh border. Clean rooms, a vegetarian restaurant, and an AC that actually cools in Tripura's humid summers. Good base for Neermahal and Unakoti day trips.

• Ginger Hotel Agartala

  ₹2500-4000/night
  hotel · Airport Road, Agartala

  Part of the Tata-backed Ginger chain — consistent quality, modern rooms, and the SmartBasics concept means you get essentials done right without overpaying. Close to the airport and good for early flights. The in-house café serves quick meals.

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Where to eat

• Adi Shankar Hotel

  Legendary
  Netaji Chowmuhani · ₹₹

  SignatureHilsa fish curry with steamed rice

  Open 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM daily on Netaji Road. Hilsa is priced per piece (₹470-600 in 2025 reviews) — go for the cheaper rohu/katla preparations if hilsa is out of season. Lunch is when locals fill the place; come 12:30-2:00 for the freshest curry rotation.

• Abhishek Hotel and Restaurant

  Durgabari Road · ₹₹

  SignatureHilsa siddha with steamed rice

  Open 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM daily, AC seating + outdoor section + banquet hall (it doubles as a marriage venue, so weekend evenings get loud). Ranked #7 of 82 on Tripadvisor with active 2025 reviews. Ask for hilsa siddha or mutton kasa — the chicken bharta divides reviewers.

• Three 81

  Kunjaban · ₹₹₹

  SignatureHilsa fish fry + buffet spread

  Open 24 hours (round-the-clock per the hotel website) with breakfast/lunch/dinner buffet windows. Located inside Hotel Polo Towers, VIP Road, Kunjaban. Buffet pricing isn't published online — call ahead. Sky Grill (the poolside grill in the same hotel) is the alternative for an outdoor barbecue evening.

• Kurkuma Restaurant & Cafe

  79 Tilla / Airport Road · ₹₹

  SignatureMui Borok platter with bamboo shoot and berma

  Located in the Gorkha Basti area near the Tripura Secretariat / Airport Road. Ask specifically for the Mui Borok platter and pork wahan mosdeng — those are the dishes you can't easily find at Bengali-leaning restaurants like Khunti Kadai or Adi Shankar. Confirm hours by phone before going (it's smaller than the city-centre places).

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What else to see in Agartala

• Heritage Park

  Park showcasing replicas of all major monuments of Tripura. Good introduction to the state.

  garden

  1-2 hours

• Jagannath Temple

  Main Hindu temple of Agartala with typical Bengali terracotta architecture.

  temple

  30 min

• Ujjayanta Palace

  Former royal palace built in 1901. Now Tripura State Museum with tribal art and royal history.

  palace

  2-3 hours

Other festivals in July, elsewhere

• Harela FestivalJuly 16 (Shravan Sankranti)
• Amarnath Yatra StartJuly (Shravan Purnima season)
• Chamba Minjar FairJuly-August (Shravan, one week)
• Pangong Nomad FestivalJuly (varies)
• Karsha GustorJuly (Tibetan 28th-29th day, 6th month)
• Korzok GustorJuly (Tibetan 29th day, 6th month)

See every festival in July →