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Where to visit in Unakoti?

Tripura, India

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Unakoti, meaning one less than a crore in Bengali, is a historic Shaivite pilgrimage site situated in the green hills of northern Tripura, near Kailashahar. Dating back to the 7th-9th centuries, this forest-clad hill is famous for its colossal, spectacular rock-cut relief sculptures of Lord Shiva and other Hindu deities carved directly into vertical rocky cliffs.

Unakoti, meaning one less than a crore in Bengali, is a historic Shaivite pilgrimage site situated in the green hills of northern Tripura, near...

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Unakoti Rock Carvings Tour

3 hours | Easy | Entry ticket

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Unakoti Forest walk

1 hour | Easy

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Good first tap

It is one of India's most mystical and least-visited heritage sites, showcasing monumental stone carvings hidden deep inside a green rainforest.

Best time

October to March

How to reach

From Agartala, drive north-east via Ambassa to Kumarghat, then take the local road to Unakoti. Roads are well-paved.

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