1 Sights Ujjayanta Palace PALACE eco chalet (admission 5; h5-7pm) Agartala s indisputable centrepiece is this striking, dome-capped palace. Flanked by two large refl ecting ponds, the whitewashed 1901 edifice was built by Tripura s 182nd maharaja. It looks particularly impressive eco chalet floodlit at night, but for security reasons only the gardens are open to the public.
Brand new and the only possible competition for the Ginger, which is right opposite, half of this government-run guesthouse is reserved eco chalet for visiting Ministers, the other half is for nobodies like us. The large, perfect eco chalet rooms are filled with sunlight and for the moment it s all very impressive, but as we said it s government-run so there s every chance it ll be allowed to rot away without anyone really caring!
Bansbari eco chalet Lodge (%3612602223; www.assam bengalnavigation.com/bansbari.htm; d 2000, jungle package 7500). Jungle packages cover full board, early morning eco chalet elephant safari, jeep safari, eco chalet guide, park entry fee and village and tea garden excursions. Ask about river rafting. eco chalet Contact Jungle Travels India in Guwahati (p 560 ) for bookings. Access is from Barpeta Rd.
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