Neermahal Palace

Neermahal Palace is a former summer palace located in the middle of Rudrasagar Lake at Melaghar in Sepahijala District, Tripura. Built between 1930 and 1938 by Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarma, it is the only palace of its kind in eastern India built surrounded by water. Notable for its blend of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles, white marble domes and pavilions, the palace is a major heritage attraction and former royal residence.

Visitors reach the palace by motorboat from Rajghat across Rudrasagar Lake and explore its two parts - the western Andar Mahal that housed the royal family and the eastern open-air theatre and pavilion area. Inside are halls, balconies, domes, towers, bridges and gardens with views over the lake and surrounding wetlands. Interiors display architectural details blending Mughal domes and Hindu pavilions. Boating, photography, guided tours and an evening light and sound show are available.

Built between 1930 and 1938 by Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarma of the Manikya dynasty as a summer residence. Designed by British firm Martin and Burns, it is the only palace in Eastern India built in the middle of a lake and combines Hindu and Mughal architectural styles. It served as the royal summer retreat and reflects the architectural and cultural heritage of Tripura's princely period.

Symbol of Tripura's royal heritage and Manikya dynasty legacy. The palace and Rudrasagar Lake are central to local cultural identity and host the annual Neermahal Water Festival with boat races and cultural performances. Its architecture represents a fusion of Hindu and Mughal traditions significant to the region's heritage tourism.