JAMPUI HILL STATION
AT
NORTH TRIPURA
Jampui hill is
situated in the North Tripura district in the north eastern part of Indian state of Tripura and about 200 Km. away from Agartala and is the highest hill range in the
state bordering Mizoram. This permanent seat of eternal spring is situated at
an altitude of 3000’ above sea level.
Jampui is famous
for its charming landscape and bracing climate. The excellent climatic
condition, green forests, beautiful orange garden, view of rising and setting
sun are wonderful sights for tourists.
Different seasons
offer different pleasures to the tourists at Jampui hill. During October to
December the orange trees are laden with fruits and the entire hill range looks
orange coloured. During March to May various species of orchids and other wild
trees bear flowers. During rainy season the hill range is full of clouds and
one can have the feeling of strolling in the clouds.
The Lushai tribes
that inhabit in the hill range have a very strikingly distinct cultural
identity. They are quite well-off people, having neat and clean houses well
equipped with modern amenities. Most of them speak English fluently and follow
Christianity.
The natural
beauty, the pleasant weather, various species of trees, orchids and orange
gardens, hospitable people and rich cultural heritage make it an ideal
destination for the tourists.
In addition,
local people offer paying guest accommodation to the visiting tourists which
enable them to closely understand the life and culture of the Lushai tribes.
After withdrawal
of Restricted Area Permit for the foreign nationals, the hill range now
attracts a large number of foreign tourists. There are good trekking routes in
the hill range for tourists.
During November
every year, the unique Orange & Tourism festival is celebrated in the
Jampui hill. A large number of tourists, both domestic and foreign, participate
and enjoy this festival. The rainy season is no less charming. During this
season the hill is covered with floating clouds and it provides a rare
experience for the tourists.
The view of rising and setting sun from various view points in Jampui hills is
a wonderful sight for the tourists. Tourists visiting the Jampui hill cannot
afford to miss the view of the sunset and the sunrise.Boating facility in the Sabual village of the hill range has been developed.
By Air
The nearest airport to
Jampui Hills is Singerbhil Airport at Agartala which is at a distance og
169 kms.
By Train
The nearest railhead to
Jampui Hills is at Kumarghat which is at a distanc eof 76kms on North
East Frontier Railway. Once reaching Kumarghat one can avail the facilities of
buses and taxies to travel to Jampui Hills.
By Bus
Tripura Road Transport
Corporation (TRTC) bus services are available from different cities of the
state such as Udaipur, Agartala etc.to this place.
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