Neermahal
নীরমহল
A royal summer palace built in 1938 in the middle of Rudrasagar Lake; this red-and-white palace is reached by boat and is the largest lake palace in eastern India.
Neermahal is located in Melaghar, about 53 kilometres south of Agartala. It was built in 1938 by Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya. The red-and-white palace blends Hindu and Mughal styles and sits in the middle of Rudrasagar Lake, making it the largest lake palace in eastern India.
A boat from the jetty takes about 15 minutes to reach the island, where you can visit the courtyards, towers and terraces. There is a light show in the evening, and a water festival with boat races is held in December.
The palace is often closed on Mondays. It's best to hire a car and combine your visit with Sepahijala on the same day.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary
- Tripura Sundari Temple
- Kamalasagar Lake & Kali Temple
- Chabimura
- Jagannath Bari Temple
- Ujjayanta Palace
- Chaturdasha Devata Temple
- Agartala–Akhaura Border Retreat Ceremony