Foundation Stone Laid for Taj Pushpabanta Palace Heritage Hotel at Kunjaban, Agartala; Redevelopment by IHCL Targeted for Completion by October 2028
The foundation stone has been laid for the Taj Pushpabanta Palace Heritage Hotel in Agartala, Tripura, marking the redevelopment of the historic Pushpabanta Palace into a luxury heritage property under the Taj brand (Indian Hotels Company Limited).
The project, scheduled for completion by October 2028, is being developed through a partnership between the Government of Tripura and IHCL. It will preserve the palace’s heritage architecture while upgrading it with modern luxury hospitality facilities.
Originally built in 1917 and previously serving as Tripura’s Raj Bhavan until 2018, the palace is being repositioned as a flagship heritage tourism destination. The initiative is expected to boost tourism, create local employment, and attract both domestic and international visitors.
Overall, the project reflects a broader trend of converting heritage structures into premium hotels, supporting tourism-led development and heritage conservation in the Northeast.