Pushpabanta Palace in Agartala, Tripura, is set to be transformed into the Taj Pushpabanta Palace Heritage Hotel under a ₹250-crore project aimed at boosting tourism and showcasing the state’s royal heritage.
Built in 1917 by Maharaja Birendra Kishore Manikya, the palace is one of Tripura’s most iconic historical landmarks. It served as the Raj Bhavan until 2018 and holds significant cultural importance, having hosted the celebration of Rabindranath Tagore’s 80th birth anniversary in 1941. The heritage hotel will be managed by Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), the hospitality arm of the Tata Group.
APSC Relevance: Cultural heritage, tourism development and royal history of Northeast India.
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