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Venuban Vihar
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Venuban Vihar

Agartala, Tripura, India

4.3 (0)
Overview

Agartala's principal Buddhist monastery in the Kunjaban area, its Burmese-style shrine holding bronze Buddhas amid bamboo calm.

Why visit: Buddha Purnima at Tripura's most graceful vihar.

Things to do
  • ›Burmese Buddha images
  • ›Evening chanting
  • ›Monastery garden
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar; Buddha Purnima

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

Free–₹100

Duration

1 hr

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