Neermahal Water Palace is an earlier majestic fort constructed by Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarman of the former territory of Tripura in 1930. The Palace is located at a distance of 53 kilometers from the capital of Tripura, Agartala. Neermahal is placed in the center of the Lake Rudrasagar and incorporates Hindu and Muslim both construction approaches. The Palace was made like a summer resort. It required nine years to be constructed and more than 400 feet tall.

Neermahal is placed in the interior of water having an area of 5.3 sq. km. Nevertheless, this stunning tombstone imitates the magnificence of its ancient times beauty and leaves one mesmerized. The gauzily arranged precincts and downpour illumination insert colour to the loveliness of the Water Palace in Tripura. Neermahal is surrounded by the Lake Rudrasagar, which is a stopover of a huge number of traveling birds in the wintry weather.

History

Familiarize the inside chronicle of the fort that lies in the middle of the stunning water. At the begining, there was a ruler who was admired as Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya. The ruler had the similar desire as the desire of the King Ludwig. The two rulers are judged against each other because both had sufficient spaces to reside devoid of seeking the fort which is located in the water’s hub. The two together have built this fort only for prominence. On the other hand, Ludwig has a different preparation to earn money with making the fort in the interior of the lake and heartening every visitor to the fort. But, the ruler of Tripura had not the same purpose. He was just creating a commotion of them.

Neermahal is positioned in Tripura is recognized as the name Neer Mahal in which the Neer means water. It is situated 53 kilometers far-off on the way through highway from the Agartala to a rural community identified as Melaghar, one can grasp the lake famous as Rudrasagar. Attractive scenery that environs this water beside a number of striking constructions also found there. The water palace has the beautiful gardens, clean atmosphere, little tweeting birds and the sparkler clear blue firmament that draws the individual who stays there. And travel across the gorgeous formation, appears a massive hall before the tourists which provides a wonderful sight.

Architecture

It obtained 9 years to make a construction that emerged to be a hovering fort. The fortress is 400m extensive, having 24 rooms inside. Neermahal can be separated into two major parts: the Andermahal, which held in the west face and the east face and was, destined to residence the employees of the ruler. Inside the structure were two parts one intended for the ruler and other intended for the queen with a vast dancing space are wrinkled through five rooms: a lavatory, a relaxation room, a bedroom and reserves room and an area for playing chess. Adding together, the queen's contacts and relations had a place of six rooms for themselves whereas the ruler and his staff had an additional set of quarters of which one is a big gathering antechamber, where he gathered the a lot. A vast backyard within the fort, directs the western groups also found there - the Andermahal of the fort. After sunset, downpour illumination append colour to the splendor. In winter period huge numbers of traveling birds are perceived in the Lake of Rudrasagar enclosing the fort. Moreover, the fishermen's action in water is an attractive theme. Two alternatives are available to get in - the King stairway and the Queen stairway.

How to Reach

By Air

The airport of Agartala is well linked to Indian metropolitans Kolkata and Guwahati. Additional metropolitans can be grasped through Kolkata. Kolkata is finely linked through all main metropolitans in India and overseas.

By Rail

Kumarghat is the nearest railway stations and which is approximately 160 km from Agartala and Dharmanagar, 200 km away. Estimated price through taxi is around Rs 2500/- from Kumarghat and Rs 3000/- from Dharmanagar.

By Road

There are lots of road paths to arrive at Agartala from Kolkata and Guwahati. Cab services are the finest alternative to approach via highway to Agartala.

Nearby Places to Visit

Motor Boat Ghat

A speed boat ghat within the fort present there upon which the speed boat might go and there are two, stairway at the speed boat ghat - one for King and other for Queen. Deluge illumination of the fort has been prearranged in the dusk. In totaling, water games amenities are being unlimited.

Museum

Museum will be arranged within the fort which represents the majestic living style.

Andar Mahal

Andar Mahal was utilized through the regal relatives and an additional on the east face which was utilized for the safety measures staff and servants. Fifteen rooms are present inside the Andar Mahal. A gorgeous backyard also present in the west area of the fort. In the backyard there is an open theater where stage show, theatre, etc. use to be prearranged. Kings everyday go through speed boat to the fort from Rajghat.

Things to Do

Light & Sound show

Light & Sound show on the historical past and cultural heritage of Tripura will be organised in the palace.

Watching Migratory Birds

In water number of migratory birds is found in the lake surrounding Neermahal.

Weather and Best Time to Visit

The location of Agartala is very nice where one can practice fair climate all over the year.

Summers (March to July) are enjoyable with highest heat under 35°C, and visitors choose seeing the sights in this time.

Monsoons (August to October) are with irregular shower, Agartala seems gorgeous in drizzle.

Winters (October to February) give kind cold temperature with heat falls down upto 10°C. It is the enjoyable period for all types of traveler activities.

Best time to stopover Agartala is all over the year.

Accomodation

Agartala have lots of shrines and Buddhist pilgrimage hubs building it an eye-catching visitor place in Tripura. From the month of September to March, visitors reserve rooms in earlier to be secure.
Agartala has administration lodging centers which are very low-priced. A good number of personal Agartala hotels provide reasonable rooms in the price vary from Rs 200 to Rs 500.

Extravagance hotels in Agartala are obtainable for charges varies from Rs 2,500 to Rs 4,000, providing high standard amenities like LCD TV, AC and small fridge in each room. In addition they propose pick up facility from the airport and railway station. Wireless internet is offered by a few of the hotels.

It is advisable to live in AC hotels in the summer period because Agartala has a burning and wet summer. Visitors prefer hotels close to the diverse lakes in the town to have the benefit of sight.

Timings and Tickets

Timings: From 8 am to 4 pm. It is closed on Friday.

Tickets: Rs 3/head

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