Tripura ecotourism implies a responsible travel to the natural areas. Joychandpur, Rajnagar, Sipahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, Sipahijala Lake, Krishna Sagar, Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, etc. are some of the important sites of ecotourism at Tripura.
Some of the important sites that deserve special mention in Tripura Ecotourism are:
Ecotourism zone at Joychandpur – At this site, the tourists can witness the picturesque beauty of the lake and the natural forest. The Garjan forest possesses a walking trail. The forest also offers a number of facilities such as sitting benches and boating. The walking trail and boating adds delight to tourism at the site. The walking trail at the Garjan forest provides an opportunity to explore the exquisite beauty of the forest.
Ecotourism zone at Lake Number 1 – The Garjan forest contains a big lake which has a water area of 10 hectares. The site is one of the most favorite sites for tourism in Tripura. The site is provided with a number of facilities that include parking place, boating ghat, urinal, park, canteen, etc. The tourist can enjoy the beauty of nature from a 17 meters high watch tower. We also come across another tower at this site that surveys the area.
Ecotourism zone at Rajnagar Lake Number 3 – The 17 meters high watch tower at this site allows the tourists to enjoy the beauty of the nature. On the way to the site, there is an electric fencing that avoids the conflict between the tourists and the animals. The electric fencing also stops the animals from escaping from the core areas.
Besides these areas, we also come across a number of other areas in Tripura that forms an important part of ecotourism within the territory. Among the other sites of ecotourism in Tripura are:
- Sipahijala Wildlife Sanctuary
- Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary
- Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary
- M B B College Lake
- Sipahijala Lake
- Brahma Kunda Lake
- Krishna Sagar
- Rudra Sagar
- Kalyan Sagar, Mahadeb Dighi
- Radha Sagar
- Dumboor Lake
- Jagannath Dighi, Amar sagar
- Kamal Sagar