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ripura is mainly a hilly territory with altitudes varying from 50 to 3080
ft above sea level, though the major population of the state lives in the
plains. Characterised by moderate temperatures and highly humid atmosphere,
Tripura is best visited after the south west monsoons in October.
Today,
Tripura is largely a Bengali community, inspite of the 19 Scheduled Tribes,
that form a major chunk of the population. Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, and
Christianity are the main religions followed in Tripura. The tribals, with
a rich and varied culture, belong mainly to the Reang, Chakma, 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. Joy
and sorrow are marked by dances, that mirror the myriad emotions of the
people. Handlooms and handicrafts of Tripura reflect the inherent quality
of workmanship, and uniqueness of the people. Simple materials such as
bamboo, cane, palm leaves and ordinary yarn are used to create a fascinating
variety of handiwork. Furniture, toys, objects of daily utility such as
lamp shades, baskets, calendars, ivory work and Tripuran tribal jewellery,
make shopping here a fantastic experience.
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Climate: |
Summer(March to June) - Warm
Monsoon(July to September) - Warm and Humid
Winter(October to February)- Chilly and Very Cold
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Clothing: |
Summer - Cottons
Winter - Woollens
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Capital: |
Agartala
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