A green hillock known as Kunjaban ( a
bower) for its scenic beauty stands to the north of Ujjayanta palace at a distance
of about 1 Km. Maharaja Birendra Kishore Manikya (1909-1923) selected this beautiful
place for building a suburban palace for retreat and constructed a palace in
1917 which was named as ‘Pushbanta Palace’. The Maharaja himself being
gifted artist is said to have drawn the plan of the palace and its adjoining
garden.
Though not far away yet being a palace came to be regarded as ideal for relaxation
and pleasure strolls in the past for its green beauty, green gardens, orchard
and a small zoo. Poet Rabindranath Tagore stayed in the eastern apartment
of this palace during his 7th and last visit to the state in 1926. This palace
was the mute witness to many of the great poet's creations including a number
of popular songs. There are well laid gardens and lawns inside the palace
which is the official residence of the Governor of Tripura now. The southern
side of the garden has been made open for the public and has been named as
‘Rabindra Kanan’.
Around varandh attached to this eastern part, named as Gol Varandah was
the most favourite place for its distant view of Baramura Hills on the eastern
horizon. This varandah had been the mute witness of many a dear moment when
the poet composed a number of popular songs which were in corporated in Vaikali
series, or remained obsorted in silence. This palace has been taken over by
the Government of Tripura and is being used as the official residence of the
governor-Raj Bhavan.
Location :
Agartala
How to Reach :
By air from Calcutta/ Guwahati.
By Train upto Dharmanagar/ Kumarghat and then by road.
Distance from Dharmanagar is 192 km.
Distance from Kumarghat - 170 km.
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