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The Tripura Sundari Temple is located from outside Udaipur town is about 3 km away. Udaipur is about 55km from Agatala. Udaipur is south district headquarter. The Tripura Sundari Temple is most popular temple in Tripura as well as other state of India. The average pilgrims or visitors in Tripura Sundari Temple are about 2000 in every day. In compare to other day, the Sunday pilgrims or visitors is approximately 5000 to 6000 visitors in a day. The pilgrims are used to visit from other part of the Tripura as well as other states of India. The Tripura Sundari Temple was built by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in 1501 A. D.

The Tripura Sundari Temple is one of the memorials which are stills bear the testimony of the graceful period under the Maharaja Dhanya Manikya. The temple is significance both historical as well as religious. The site of the temple is already accounted as a place of pilgrimage, and is now a day’s one of the attractive tourist spots in Tripura.

Historical significance:-The historical significance of Temple is greater in many aspects than other temples sites of worship in Tripura Sundari Temple which has most ancient one and it is still glorious and alive and the image of the deity is still being worshipped with outmost devotion, and the temple attracts lakhs of devotees in every year due its indomitable attraction. It is construction style and architectural design has unique features. The stone inscriptions on the walls of the temple accounts to its historical importance.

Religious Significance:-The Tripura Sundari Temple is one of the 51 pithas or shaktipeeths sacred to the tantras, so its religious significance is greater than any other temples in the state. But people from all society, irrespective of religion, caste, language to gather around this place for pilgrimage, and this the most salients features of Tripura Sundari Temple.

As per Hindu mythology, the Lord Vishnu had cut the body of the “Mata Sati” into 51 pieces by Sudarshan Chakra and all the pieces felt into differents places throughout the country and these places are known as Pithasthan. It is said that, right foot of the Mata Sati felt in Matabari.

History of the Temple: - King Dhany Manikhya was built by Tripura Sundari Temple. According to the Rajmala, King Dhanya Manikhya was arranged for a “Vastupuja” ceremony to build a Vishnu temple at the site of the present day temple. It was said that, from the beginning of the construction, one night the King received a divine message from Devi Bhagavati in his dreams. Then, he was instructed to fetch the idol of the Goddess from Chittagong now in Bangladesh and to install it at the new temple. As per message, the King sent his General Rasangamardan to Chittagong in order to bring the idol. The idol was brought from Chittagong and it was immediately not enshrine because the construction of the temple was not completed, the temple or monastery was completed after some time and the idol of the Goddess has installed with complete sacred scripturals and King Dhanya Manikya was dedicated the temple in the name of the holy Goddess, and now a days, place or sites named Matabari. Besides that, there are lots of history was perceived in respects of devi-idol.

Inside the temple, the idol of the Maa Kali was kept which is made of raddish black kasticpathar; Maa Kali is still worshipped in her “Soroshi’ forming of his temple. There is an idol of smaller size of Maa Kali which has called “Chotto Maa Kali’ and this image are used to be carried by Maharajas of Tripura during the Mrigaya namely hunting and war. According to hearsay, Chhoto Maa has worshipped by one and all before Devi Tripura Sundari came up.

Location of Matabari: - Matabari is located approximately 3 km south to Udaipur town. The temple is built on a small hillock which is convex shaped, is almost like a tortoise, also referred to as Kurmapitha. It is popularly known as the Temple of the Tripura Sundari or Matabari among the people of Tripura. From that time, the area adjacent to the temple which was named as Matabri. Presently, the block also constituted in the name of Matabri Block.

Kalyansagar: - The Kalyan Manikya (1625-1660) has been built the Kalynsagar which is a big pond on the east sides of the temple. There is a fishes and tortoises of huge size are found and devotees fed them with muri and biscuits, and also fed the meat of tortoise and fishes in every day. No fishing is allowed in the Kalyasagar.

The Matabari Fair: - Every year a fair is being held at Matabari during the time of Dewali / Depawali. In this Fairs, more than two lakhs pilgrims is gather around there.

How to reach in Tripura Sundari Temple: - The Tripura Sundari Temple is about 58km from Agartala, one can catch the buses from Nagerjola Motor stand which is frequently available, and private car is also available on hiring basis for getting Matabari.

Accommodation:- Some reasonable Tourist lodges or Yatriniwas which has modern facilities are run by Tripura Tourism Development Corporation Limited.

Gunabati Yatriniwas: - Near the Tripura Sundari Temple.

Double bedded rooms (Non-Ac) Rs 250/ + 10% L .Tax,

Double bedded rooms (Ac) —- Rs 350/ + 10% L.Tax,

Dormitory Single Bed———– Rs 75/ per bed,

Gomati Yatriniwas: - 3 km from Tripura Sundari Temple.

Double beded rooms (Non- Ac) Rs 250/ +10% L.Tax,

Double beded rooms (Ac) ——-Rs350/+10 % L.Tax,

Dormitory Single Bed————Rs75/ per bed,

Four beded rooms—————Rs 450/ + 10% L.Tax

It is to be mentioned that, there is also private hotel available in Udaipur town which is 3 km from Matabari or Tripura Sundari Temple.

Coorg is situated in South-Western Karnataka on the slope of Western Ghats and Medikari which is capital of kodagu. Coorg is green pleasant place for perfect destination of holiday lovers. It is fresh airy and exotic location  has attracts the travelers. Coorg is another name is “nature lovers’ paradise”. It is one of the most picturesque districts in South Indian and very famous for it is well-known coffee plantation and lush green forests. It is the birth place of the Cauvery River and the people of Kodava. The people of Coorg are very simple and they are enthusiastic in heritage and traditional culture and society. Coorg

Festival of Arms: - The festivals of arms in Kailpodu are held in the month of June to September in every year. During this festival the weapons are well polished and also worshipped before reuse. The communities of Kodavas are gathering in the lush green field. During arms festival and test and show of their skill ness and marksmanships with guns and pray to God for blessing of the weapons.

Festival of Cauvery Shankaramana: - The festival is held in the month of October in every year. The festival is based on the river Cauvery. On the occasion of the festival, the villagers have been organized local traditional folks dance and songs in the temple.

Harvest festival: - The festival of harvest Puthari is organized by the villagers which is held in the month of November or December in every year. The local villagers are organized folk dance and folk song for celebration of the harvest festival which is called Puthari.

Dasara Festival: - Dasara is celebrated at Coorg in the month of October in every year. In this festival, local peoples has  organized procession of beautiful decorated temple cars and each one carrying a different idol , finally best decorated temples wins the prize.

One can visit traditional Kerala style temple, the Bagamandala Temple is built in the Coorg. There are many beautiful waterfalls like Abbi water falls around the Madikari has located inside the coffee plantation. Another beautiful temple of 19^th century, the Omkareshwar (Lord Shiva) is located in hearth of the Madikari city. It has  dedicated to both Shiva and Vishnu is almost 200 years old and it has the blend of Islamic and Gothic style. This traditional beautiful temple are  attracting the visitors and travelers. The famous monument of Raja’s tom is located in a hill in which houses the tombs of a king and his family and commanders. Raja’s seat used to be the place where the kings of Coorg used to sit to view the sunset. The view of beautyful valleys, green paddy fields and in few distances, the greyblue ghats. Another temple like, Lakuppe Golden Temple is a huge Tibetian monastery housing big idols of Lord Buddha and found others Buddhist deities. Tipu Sultan who ruled for a brief period over this region in the 18^th century, that is the reasons for the construction of Madikeri Fort.

One can visit Harangi reservoir which is located at Kushalnagar and it is famous for it is tree houses. There is a Horticulture Research Centre which about 24 km on the Madikeri-Siddapur–Virajpet road and it is the best month to visit in this centre from March to April, as it is the best coffee blossom time in Coorg.

Trekking:-Trekking is wonderful experience in the Coorg. White water rafting on the Barapole River, South Coorg from June to October and on river Cauvery in Brahmagiri from mid-June to mid-September. The river Valannoor which draws attention to fishing lovers all over the country and is best seasons is from October to May. The Puspagiri Kottebetta etc are populars trekking spots. The trekking seasons will starts in November and it will end till March in every year.

Feasts in Coorg: - The non- vegetarians is very famous in Coorgi cuisine. It is specialty is meats, pork and other delicious ingredients. Main populars dishes are pandhi (pork), Koli (chicken), Yarchi (lamb) which is prepared by spiced with pepper, kokum, bamboo shoot, red chilly etc.

How to reach in Coorg:-

By road:- Private buses are from Mysore, it is about 120km from Coorg, Hassan is 115 km from Coorg, Mangalore 135 km, Bangalore 250 km to Coorg.

By Train:- Mysore is 55 km is the nearest rail station from there and one can catch  buses or taxi which is two and a half hours to Coorg. Trains are available from Mangalore or Hassan for getting to Coorg.

By Air:-Mysore airport is 120 km, and Bangalore airport is 250 km, and Mangalore airport is 135 km and from then one can take private taxi bus or car for getting in Coorg.

Best Season: - The best season to visit in Coorg from April to November.

Accommodation:-There are many private accommodation like, hotels, traditional cottage are available in Coorg.

It has situated in the southern part of Chattisgarh. It is predominately a forest area best home for the Marias and Murias both have extremely colourful and lively tribes who have preserved their ancient culture, and tradition.

Bastar is one of the last frontiers of tribal India. It has vast tracts of paddy fields, virgin forest, a dazzling range of flora and fauna, rivers , waterfalls and ancients caves makes Bastar a nature lover paradise and one of the finest bio diverse eco- travel holiday option of the world. Bastar is a potent combination of modernity of natural beauty and cultural diversity.

It has bordered by Orissa, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Almost 60% of land under forest covers to the northwest raises the ancient Abhujmar tribal hills are south lies the mineral rich Bailadilla Range.

Tribal people comprise almost three- fourth of Bastar’s population, each with their own indigenous culture of spirits, deities, dialects, customs and food habits. Bastar tribal groups include Gounds, such as Marias, Murias, Abhujmarias, Dhurwa and Dorla as well as non- Gound groups like the Bhatra and Halba. One can not forget to see those elegantly tribal people while making their way to the local haat (weekly market), balancing their huge loads, the women walk in a single file, basket on their heads, a children on the hip heavily tattooed old ladies, brightly dressed, young girls. It is an excellent sight.

The Abhujmarias, an important sub cast of the Gonds. They are very simple and hard working. They lived in a splendid isolation, hunting and gathering produce in the deep interiors of the forests. The gregarious Bison Horn Marias is famous for their bison horn headdress worn during dancing and rituals.

The agriculturist Maria of north Bastar are more settled and best known for their Ghotul. This is special places meant for young unmarried boys and girls to meet away from adults where they conducts their own unique system of social education which also includes music, dancing, story telling etc. The practice is a very important aspect of Muria society.

Festivals: - Bastar’s festivals are an exuberant show casting of the ancient cultural ethos of its tribal people. Mother Nature is invoked at the turn of the sessions accompanied by singing and dancing in ritual that are ancient as time.

Dusshera: - Bastar’s most important festival is not about Ram’s return to Ayodhya. The festival focus is principally on Sri Danteshwari Mai and her significance in the life of this land and its people. The tribal people worship their own Gods, Goddesses and spirits, inspired by nature in its countless forms. The festival is wonderful amalgam of local religious beliefs and tribal customs, traditionally numerous other tribal deities, many indigenous, some borrowed from Hindu pantheon congregate at her temple which is the pivotal point of the celebration.

Markets and Craft: - The beauty of the Bastar’s craft lies in the delightful fusion of the antique and the contemporary. The Harappan and Indus Valley flavour of Bastar’s handicrafts heighten their appeal amongst the Cognoscenti, Kondagaon, Narayanpur and Jagdalpur are very much famous for their terracotta, craft such as the elephant with bells and a selection of decorative pots and tabletop items, memorial stones are one of Bastar’s oldest craft. Some of the finest works of Bastar craft are showcased in some of the India’s five star hotels lobbies and up market urban stores.

How to reach in Bastar: - From south Bhadrachalam to Jagdalpur is about250 km. Vishakhapatnam, in the east is about 300 km and 300 km from Raipur in the north. The roads linking Bastar pass through forest land. Jagdalpur is districts headquarter and linked to Vishakhapatnam by a broad gauge train. Arku and Semliguda, the broad gauge stations of Indian Railways fall on this route. The nearest airports are Raipur.

The Monpas is one of the colourful tribes in Arunachal Pradesh. They are living in the Twang District. The land is known as ‘Monyul’ because of low land lying dwelled by Monpas tribes.

The Monpas are Buddhist by religion and Tawag monastery is fountain head of their spiritual lives. Inhabitants of the district are all of Monpa Tribes except Shyo village which is dominated by peoples of Tibetian originate. Monpass is belonging to “Mongoloid Race”. They are well built, fair in complexion. Their houses are built with stone, and timber, bamboo ceiling, curved wooden doors, and wooden framers. They lives cozy double stored residential house Agriculture and animal husbandry are the fundamental it is means of the Monpas occupation. They follow terrace of cultivation.They also have Yak, sheep, other lives stock. Twang monastery is one of the most important elements in the social and religious life of the Monpas. The Monpas tribe is predominantly ‘Gelukpa Sects’ of Mahayana stream of Buddhism. The monastery is known as “Galden Namgyel Lhatse” is one of the most Largest Lama series of “Mahayana’ sect in Asia. Lama series is comprised of several sections ranging near about four hundred years, devoted to Love, Learning and purely of life. The Monpas are courteous, friendly, simple and hospitable. Their traditional dresses are very colourful. They are artistic by nature. Wood curving works, utensils are made by bamboo looking exquisitely beautiful. They have an earned niche for themselves “Thanka Paintings” and hand made paper making. Marriage by negotiation in common practice in Monpas society.

Losar Festival: - The ‘Losar Festival’ is celebrated by the Monpas in every year in five days. It is the festival of New Year of the monpas tribes. On the occasion of the festival, the Monpas tribes are clean of their houses and discard the old. The dirt and grit of the old year is considered to symbolize the ill health. During five days festival the Monpas are pray in the monastery for their good health, prosperity, and well living in the next year. They are also hoisted the religious flag at the top of their houses. During the festival, the Monpas tribes are used to visits to their friends and relatives, near and dearer ones.

Social Life: - The Monpas communities are greatly influenced by the Lamas, is a Tibetian Monk in their day to day life. In every social life, the Lama guidance and religious advice is very important of the Monpas society. To respect and honoure of the Lama in every spheres of social life is very important to Monpas tribes. Lamas are being invited for religious functions, birth and deaths, marriage and constructions of the new houses etc.

Village Council: - Each Monpas villages have a democratic set up of village council which is called Tsobla headed by a Tsorgan- the village head and the Thumi (messenger). In respect of civil and criminal cases are settled by Tsorgan in consultation with the Tsobla. It is said that, Thumi acts as a messenger between the defendants and the complaints. The village council is greatly influenced and guided by the monasteries and their Lamas (Tibetian Buddhist monk).

Handicraft: - The carpet making is specialty of the Monpas. Carpet with exotic design of the dragons, geometrics and flora pattern are made by the Monpas. Carpets’ weaving has a major occupation with the women folks and with an increased in demand. The Monpas are now producing large scales beautiful carpets. The Monpas wood carver scopes out beautiful cups dishes fruits bowls, and magnificent ceremonia marks for dances and the pantomimes.

After all, the Monpas are friendly, and possess a rich cultural heritage. They put well dress and artificially design cloths. They follow Buddhism and Profess Mahayana Buddhism.

How to reach in Twang District:-

*By Air: - Nearest Airport Tezpur, Assam.

*By Rail:–Nearest Rail Station Rangapara, Assam.

*By Bus: - Nearest Bus Station, Bomdila. or Tezpur (Assam).

*Accommodation: - Circuit House, Inspection Bungalow, Hotel Nichu, Hotel Sangrila.

Best Season: - Best season to visit Twang from April to October in every year.

Clothing: - Warm clothing throughout the year.

Entry Formalities:-

For foreign tourists for two three persons or group or more Restricted Area Permit is required to be obtained from Home Commissioner, Itanagar, or Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi. The permit can be obtained for a period of 30 days. For visiting foreign tourists will have to pay $50 per head to the Arunachal Pradesh Government.

For domestic tourists, Inner Line Permit is required from Resident Commissioner, Arunachal Pradesh Bhavan, and New Delhi. Dy Resident Commissioner, Arunachal Bhavan Kolkata, Dy Resident Commissioner, Guwahati and Liaison Officers, posted in Arunachal Pradesh House in varies places such as Guwahati, Shillong, Jorhat, Tezpur, and Dibrugarh.

Aizawl: - It is a capital city of Mizoram. The city is altitude is about 4000 feet above in the sea level. It has tiny population is about three lakhs or more. On the east side it has surrounded by deep green valley of river which is called Tuirial and west side is surrounded by lush green valley along with the river Tlawng on the north side beautiful hills of Durtlang. The Aizawl is surrounded by picturesque scenery and peaceful environments and moderate weather. Sometimes looks cloudy in the tropical forest. Aizawl is the ideal hills station for the tourists. The scenery of the Aizawl is quite beautiful and weather is comparatively is cool which have really attracted the domestics as well as foreign tourists. The peoples of Aizawl have followed the western culture. One can not to forget to visit such an interesting places in and around Aizawl. Such as Museums at Macdonal’s hill, Mini Zoological Garden at Bethlehem Vengthlang, K.V.I Handlooms and Handicraft Sales Emporium, at Market at Zarkawt, Marco Show Room, Treasury Square and Bung picnic spot which is about 15 km away from Aizawl Town.

Lung Lei: - Lunglei is about 235 km from Aizawal. It is a south district headquarters of Mizoram. The natural landscape, scenic beauty, pleasant climate and peaceful atmosphere and hill station have all attracts the tourists. Accommodations have also available in the Tourist Cottage.

Tamdil Lake: - The Lake is about 85 km from Aizawal, Saitual village and pleasant forest which offer ideal tourist spot for travelers. The boating facilities are available in the Lake, and accommodation is also available at the Tourist Lodge. Saitual is about 7 km from from the Lake.

Vantwang Water Falls:-It is about 137 km from Aizawl, and located in the town of Thenzawl. The fall is 750 ft high which has been surrounded by green tropical forest filled with bamboo groves.
Champhai: - It is about 192 km aways from from Aizawal. This is the sub-divisional headquarter on Indo- Myanmar border. The weather is cool and one can enjoy the scenic beauty of Myanmar hill areas. It is an ideal place for Indo- Myanmar border trade. Accommodation is available in Tourist Lodge and Holiday Home.

Kanhmun: - This is a Tripura border town of Mizoram. From Kanhmun, one can see the Jampui Hills in the North Tripura. In the night, the scenic beauty is very excellent especially the Vanhmun Village in Jampui Hills. Kanhmun is a sub-divisional headquarters of Tripura border. Paying guest accommodation is available in Kanhmun.

How to reach in Aizawl: -
By road: From Vanghmun in Jampui Hill, Tripura, one can go to Aizawl by private car like, Tata Sumo, Savari etc. It will start in the morning at 6am and reach in Aizawl in around 7pm in the evening. From Silchar, one can go to Aizawl. The bus/ taxis are available from Silchar, and from Silchar to Aizawl along National Highway 54 take 5-6 hours. From Guwahati to Aizawl via Shillong, one can takes day and night service Private and Government buses.

By Air: - Lengpui, Aizawl is connected by Alliance Airline service from Calcutta. One can to contact Indian Airlines Offices regarding the flight scheduled, time, how many days in a week, fares etc.

For foreign tourists, for group or more, Restricted Area Permit is required to be obtained from Dy Resident Commissioner, from Mizoram House in Kolkata or either from Resident Commissioner in Mizoram House, New Delhi. Permit can be obtained from Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, and New Delhi.

For do domestics Tourists, one has to be required to obtained Inner Line Permit from any of the Liaison Officers posted in Mizoram Houses in varies places, such as New Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Shillong, and Silchar.

The Climate Conditioned of Mizoram: - Mizoram has a very pleasant climate. In the winter it has 11 to 21 degree centigrade in summer the weather is average 20 to 30 degree centigrade. The rains start from April to September. So weather is comparatively suitable for the tourists. Excellent landscape, tropical forest, high hill area, hill side slopping road, scenic beauty are all attract the tourists.