the cottages at cultus lake Tripura s low-key capital, with its small- town atmosphere, feels like an India of yesteryear. The p

than a geographical the cottages at cultus lake area. Most foreigners fly into Imphal; it is also possible to drive in from Kohima (Nagaland) or Silchar (Assam) if you have a guide. Travelling east of Kakching the cottages at cultus lake towards the Myanmar border is not permitted.

Tripura s low-key capital, with its small- town atmosphere, feels like an India of yesteryear. The pace of life is much slower than in the towns and cities of the Indian heartlands and people are much more likely to swerve across the street to wish you a good day than to try and sell you something. The old quarter, which centres on the Ujjayanta Palace, has some impressive town gates and pretty tanks and gardens. Durga puja is celebrated with huge pandals (temporary temples built from wood and cloth).

was a princely the cottages at cultus lake exercise in aesthetics; the finest craftsmen building a summer palace of luxury in a blend of Hindu and Islamic the cottages at cultus lake architectural styles. The delightful waterborne approach by speedboat (passenger/boat 20/400) or fancy rowboat (boat 100) is the most enjoyable part of visiting.