Tripura Government Museum, Comilla

Name: Tripura Government Museum
Address: Comilla, Bangladesh

#10 among attractions in Comilla

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The Tripura Government Museum or the Tripura State Museum, Nuyungma / Ujjayanta Palace, Agartala in the Indian state of Tripura is housed in the Nuyungma / Ujjayanta Palace, former royal palace of the Tripura. It was first established on 22 June 1970 as multicultural museum with emphasis on art and crafts of the state of Tripura, and shifted to the much larger heritage edifice of the Ujjayanta Palace, opened in 1901. On 25 September 2013 a formal inauguration function was held to mark the opening of the new museum by Hamid Ansari, the Vice President of India. It is northeast India's largest museum with a "national perspective while remaining focused on Tripura and northeast India". ()

Established: 2013 (11 years ago)Coordinates: 23°30'4"N, 91°9'57"E

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Tripura Government Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shalban Vihara, Mainamati War Cemetery, Mainamati, Comilla Zoo.

5.5 miS
Archaeological site
Shalban Vihara, Comilla
140 min walk • Shalban Vihara, nestled in the heart of Comilla, Bangladesh, is a site steeped in history and spiritual significance. This ancient Buddhist monastery dates back to the 8th century and is a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage.
3.5 miW
Cemetery
Mainamati War Cemetery, Comilla
90 min walk • The Mainamati War Cemetery is a war cemetery and a memorial in Comilla, Bangladesh, for Second World War graves from nearby areas during the Second World War. The cemetery contains 736 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War.
5.6 miS
Archaeological site
Mainamati, Comilla
144 min walk • Moinamoti is an isolated low, dimpled range of hills, dotted with more than 50 ancient Buddhist settlements dating between the 8th and 12th century CE. It was part of the ancient Tripura division of Bengal. It extends through the centre of the district of Comilla in Bangladesh.
2 miS
Zoo
Comilla Zoo, Comilla
52 min walk • Comilla Zoo and Botanical Garden is a zoo and botanical garden located in the Kaliajhuri area of Comilla, Bangladesh. The zoo has an area of 10.15 acres.
3.9 miSE
Temple
Comilla Jagannath Temple, Comilla
100 min walk • Comilla Jagannath Temple, also known as Sateroratna Mandir or seventeen-jewel temple, is located in Comilla, Bangladesh. It is dedicated to the Hindu God Jagannath. It dates back to the early 18th century and was built by Ratna Manikya II, who was the king of Tripura.
2.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Dharmasagar, Comilla
68 min walk • Dharmasagar is a man-made water body in Comilla, Bangladesh. The pond was dug by the Tripura king Dharma Manikya I in 1458. Sachin Dev Burman and Kazi Nazrul Islam were here during their time in Comilla. There is memorial center of Nazrul beside the pond.
3.2 miS
Library
Ramamālā Library, Comilla
81 min walk • The Rāmamālā Library in Comilla, Bangladesh, is amongst the oldest still active traditional libraries in Bangladesh. It was founded in 1912 by the scholar and philanthropist Mahesh Chandra Bhattacharya, growing out of the earlier private library of the traditional Sanskrit school called the Īśvara Pāṭhaśālā Ṭol.
2.7 miS
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Comilla Stadium, Comilla
69 min walk • Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium, also known as Comilla Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Comilla, Bangladesh. It is the current home venue of Dhaka Mohammedan and Chittagong Abahani Limited in Bangladesh Premier League Football. It is also occasionally used for cricket. It is the largest stadium in eastern Bangladesh.
2.5 miS
Universities and schools
Cumilla Government College, Comilla
63 min walk • Cumilla Government College is a college]in Comilla, Bangladesh] It is one of the oldest colleges in Comilla as well as in Chittagong division. The college is located on three acres of land including its intermediate and honors section.
5.6 miS
Universities and schools
Britannia University, Comilla
143 min walk • Britannia University is a private university established in 2010 under the 2010 Private University Act. The university is located at Paduar Bazar, Bishwa Road, Comilla, Bangladesh.
3.7 miS
Universities and schools
Ibn Taimiya School and College, Comilla
95 min walk • Ibn Taimiya School and College is a kindergarten through twelfth grade school in the Tomsom Bridge area of Comilla, Bangladesh. It was established in 1979. Several times in recent years it has placed among the top ten schools in the region in terms of student performance.