State
: Tripura, in the north east of India.Best time to Travel : Through out the year. During November every year, the unique Orange & Tourism festival is celebrated in the Jampui hill.
Location : Jampui Hill is situated at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level, located about 200 km away from Agartala, the state capital. 90 km from District Head quarter ( Kailashahar).
Know Jampui Hill in Tripura
Jampui Hill in Tripura is the highest hill range of the state, situated at an altitude of 3000 ft above sea level. Various view points in the Jampui Hill range in Tripura provide excellent panoramic views of the valley and villages of Mizoram. The sunup and sundown from various view point of the Jampui Hills captivates many tourists to this place from all around. From the watchtower at the highest peak, Betlingchip (3200 ft high), the Chittagong Hill Tracts, the Kanchanpur - Dasda valley other hill ranges of Tripura and Mizoram unfold an enigmatic scenic vista. The Ecosystem of the Jampui Hills
Jampui hill is a real tourist paradise which attracts numerous tourists with its virgin forests and serene and eco-friendly ambience comprising of beautiful orchids and colourful dance & music. Jampui hill Tripura is famous for its composed climate condition, luxuriant landscape, flourishing forests and beautiful orange gardens. Being sparsely populated it provides an ideal opportunity for leisure tourism. The Jampui hill villages are peopled with laishei tribes, whose main occupation is orange cultivation in the hills. Various species of flowers, orchids are abundant in the hill.
The Orange Festival at Jampui Hills
In the month of November, every year, Orange & Tourism festival is celebrated in the Jampui hill.
A large number of tourists, both domestic and foreign, come to participate and enjoy the festival. The rainy season is no way less appealing. During this season the hill is wrapped with floating clouds and it provides an exemplary experience for the tourists here. The formation of clouds at the bottom of the hill range and its gradual ascendance from the bottom to the top slowly engulfing the whole hill range in its mystic lap is an experience to collect.
Recently, boating facility in the Sabual village of the hill range has been developed. Journey to the Jampui Hills in Tripura
Airport : The State capital, Agartala is well connected by air with Calcutta and Guwahati. Flight from Guwahati or Calcutta takes less than 45 minutes to reach Agartala. The North Tripura District has one small airports at Kailashahar where small chartered planes can land after prior information.
Railhead : The nearest rail station is at Kumarghat of NF railway. From here you can reach the place by road.
Road Transport : Kailashahar the District Head quarter of North Tripura District is connected by regular Bus service with Agartala. Kailashahar is also well connected by regular bus services with , Shillong, Silchar and all districts and sub-divisional towns of the State. Kailashahar is connGuwahatiected by road to major cities of India via Assam.
Staying at the Jampui Hills in Tripura
Tourist Department of Government of Tripura has constructed one very modern tourist lodge- 'Eden Tourist Lodge' at Vanghmun village in the Jampui hills which has a capacity of 20 persons and is well furnished with all modern facilities & amenities. In addition, local hospitable Mizo people also provide "paying Guest" accommodation facilities in their houses. Cottages are also available at Phuldongsie.
There are various private hotels at Kailashahar as well as State Government Tourist lodges. In addition, at different tourist centres Tourist lodges of the state Government are available for tourists.
