Tripura, a land-locked state, lies to the south-west of Assam, and to the east of Bangladesh. This is a land of transition; a satisfying compromise between the old order and the new; a fusion of styles and cultures of the hills and plains.

Tripura is the oldest Hindu Kingdom which extended upto Arracan and one can see historical monuments at Udaipur, Amarpur, Dharamnagar and Kalyanpur. The rock carvings at Amarpur and Unakoti hills are impressive as are the 9th century brass Buddhas at the Vihar outside Agartala.

Previously a princely state, and subsequently a Union Territory of Independent India, Tripura was elevated to the status of a state on January 21, 1972.

Today, Tripura is largely dominated by Bengali community which forms a major chunk of population, inspite of having 19 Scheduled Tribes. The tribals, with a rich and varied culture, belong mainly to the Reang, Chakma, Deobarma, Halam and Usai communities.

The majority of tribals live in elevated houses of bamboo called 'Tong'. Music and Dance are an integral part of Tripura. Their dances reflect the emotions of these people. Garia dance is for the prosperity of people while Cheraw dance is associated with the confinement of Lusai women. Basanta Raas is the dance of Hindu Manipuris in Tripura and Hai Hak dance is of Halam community.

Tripura is unique in having fascinating variety of Handicrafts made from simple material such as bamboo, cane, ordinary yarn and palm leaves.

Places of tourist interest include Agartala, the state capital which has temples, lakes, waterfalls and beautiful Palaces and Sepahijola, the wildlife sanctuary.