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Matabari
Half a day is enough for the Tripura Sundari Temple, the main reason to come. Combine it with Udaipur (Tripura) or Melaghar on the same day.
Matabari is a pilgrimage town 50 km south of Agartala, home to the Tripura Sundari Temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The temple is the draw; the town itself has little else for tourists. Most visitors come for the morning or evening aarti and leave the same day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon), Apr–May (heat)
- Airport
- IXA
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Matabari100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Matabari, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyMatabari is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire · 102 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIXA Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala (About 50 km (31 mi); taxi or bus from Agartala to Matabari takes about 1.5 h).IXA Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala (About 31 mi (50 km); taxi or bus from Agartala to Matabari takes about 1.5 h).
- Getting aroundWalk to the temple from anywhere in Matabari.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea at a stallcheck₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus Agartala–Matabaricheck₹50–80 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedPilgrim dormitory or basic lodge bed, a night, per person₹300 (≈ US$4)
- Mid-range bedBudget double room (Udaipur or Agartala), a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedBudget double room (Udaipur or Agartala), a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,000 (≈ US$12) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IXA Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala (About 50 km (31 mi); taxi or bus from Agartala to Matabari takes about 1.5 h)IXA Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala (About 31 mi (50 km); taxi or bus from Agartala to Matabari takes about 1.5 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Matabari: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk to the temple from anywhere in Matabari. Rickshaws connect Matabari to Udaipur (about ₹50–100).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20 min
Rickshaw or local bus, about 15 min
Small town with a palace and lake; combine with Matabari.
Melaghar
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Bus or taxi via Udaipur, about 30 min
Neer Mahal (water palace) on Rudrasagar Lake; worth a half-day.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or taxi, about 1.5 h
State capital with Ujjayanta Palace and markets; base for the region.
Sabroom
cautionDoor to door: About 3.5 h
Bus via Udaipur and Belonia, about 3 h
Border town near Bangladesh; limited tourist infrastructure.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Matabari (near the temple)
A few budget lodges; basic, mostly for pilgrims. Most travellers stay in Agartala or Udaipur.
Udaipur, Tripura
About 5 km (3.1 mi) away; more accommodation options and eateries.About 3.1 mi (5 km) away; more accommodation options and eateries.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–1,500 (≈ US$10–18) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pilgrim dormitory or basic lodge bed1 × 1 night × ₹300 | ₹300 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Bus Agartala–Matabari, one way1 × ₹60 · check | ₹60 |
| Rickshaw Matabari–Udaipur, one way1 × ₹80 · check | ₹80 |
| Prasad coupon at temple1 × ₹20 · check | ₹20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹150 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,610 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,610≈ US$19 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus Agartala–Matabaricheck | ₹50–80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Rickshaw Matabari–Udaipurcheck | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Prasad couponcheck | ₹15 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple meal (thali)check | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Tea at a stallcheck | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Temple timings: closed 2–3:30 PM for the deity's rest; plan around that.Temple timings: closed 2–3:30 AM PM for the deity's rest; plan around that.
- Animal sacrifices (he-goat, buffalo, pigeon) occur daily after 12:30 PM; sensitive visitors may want to avoid that window.Animal sacrifices (he-goat, buffalo, pigeon) occur daily after 12:30 PM PM; sensitive visitors may want to avoid that window.
- Diwali Puja draws large crowds; book transport and accommodation well ahead.
- Carry small notes for offerings and prasad (₹15 (≈ under US$1) coupon for temple prasad).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
- All emergencies
- 112
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ত্রিপুরা সুন্দরী মন্দিরে যাবেন, দয়া করেTo the Tripura Sundari Temple, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
- All emergencies112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Agartala–Matabari: about ₹60 (≈ under US$1), about 1.5 h (check)
- Rickshaw Matabari–Udaipur: about ₹80 (≈ under US$1), about 15 min (check)
- Taxi Agartala–Matabari: about ₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25), about 1.5 h (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello / Namaste (nomoskar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত? — How much? (koto)
- মন্দিরটি কোথায়? — Where is the temple? (mondirti kothay)
- রিকশা দরকার — I need a rickshaw (riksha dorkar)
Bengali is widely spoken in Tripura; Hindi also works.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Matabari. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon), Apr–May (heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Tripura Sundari Temple with verified opening hours and festival dates.
- Eat pages for the prasad counter and nearby Udaipur restaurants.
- Transport pages: Agartala–Matabari bus and taxi fixtures.
- Festival page for Diwali Puja with crowd estimates and booking links.
Sources
- officialTripura Tourism
- secondaryWikivoyage: Matabari, revision 3489119 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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