About Unakoti Rock Sculptures
The name means 'one less than a crore'. Thousands of Shaivite figures, some 30 feet tall, were cut into this northern Tripura hillside around 900 CE. Tropical forest keeps creeping back over the rock face.
Best Time to Visit
October to March
The Ashokashtami Mela in March–April draws thousands of Shaivites. Winters are dry and pleasant; monsoon turns the stone trail slippery.
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Travel Tips
- Take a guide from the Tripura Tourism Office in Agartala — sculpture identification is impossible without one
- Combine with Neermahal water palace (137 km) and Ujjayanta Palace in Agartala
- The site is on UNESCO's tentative list — photography permitted, offerings welcomed
How to Reach Unakoti Rock Sculptures
Unakoti Rock Sculptures is located in Tripura, India at coordinates 24.3264°N, 92.0786°E. You can reach Unakoti Rock Sculptures by air (nearest airport in Tripura), train, or road. Use YatraJunction's free fare calculator to compare live train, bus and flight prices, and to build an AI-powered itinerary tailored to your budget and travel dates.
How to reach Unakoti Rock Sculptures from major cities
Unakoti Rock Sculptures from Kolkata
~533 km by road- Train (Sleeper Class) ₹330 · 10h 3m
- Train (3AC) ₹870 · 9h 16m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹1,465 · 10h 5m
- Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹7,225 · 9h 56m
Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹330) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (9h 16m).
Unakoti Rock Sculptures from Lucknow
~1438 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹2,045 · 23h 46m
- Train (2AC) ₹2,965 · 23h 46m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹3,820 · 26h 33m
- Flight (Economy) ₹7,380 · 4h 36m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹2,045) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (4h 36m).
Unakoti Rock Sculptures from Delhi
~1942 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹2,695 · 31h 49m
- Train (2AC) ₹3,905 · 31h 49m
- Flight (Economy) ₹9,190 · 5h 19m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹2,695) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (5h 19m).
Unakoti Rock Sculptures from Hyderabad
~2010 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹2,785 · 32h 55m
- Train (2AC) ₹4,035 · 32h 55m
- Flight (Economy) ₹9,435 · 5h 25m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹2,785) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (5h 25m).
Unakoti Rock Sculptures from Jaipur
~2072 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹2,865 · 33h 54m
- Train (2AC) ₹4,150 · 33h 54m
- Flight (Economy) ₹9,660 · 5h 31m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹2,865) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (5h 31m).
Unakoti Rock Sculptures from Chennai
~2202 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹3,035 · 35h 59m
- Train (2AC) ₹4,390 · 35h 59m
- Flight (Economy) ₹10,125 · 5h 42m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹3,035) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (5h 42m).
Fares are indicative estimates based on distance — verify with the operator before booking.
Planning Your Visit to Unakoti Rock Sculptures
Unakoti Rock Sculptures lies in Tripura, India, and ranks among the state’s most-visited heritage destinations. The nearest major city and transport gateway is Guwahati, roughly 205 km away — most travellers route through Guwahati by air or rail before continuing on to Unakoti Rock Sculptures. Time your trip for October to March for the most comfortable weather.
Travelling from within India, Guwahati connects to every metro by daily domestic flights and the railway network, so Unakoti Rock Sculptures slots easily into a wider Tripura itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best time to visit Unakoti Rock Sculptures?
- The best time to visit Unakoti Rock Sculptures is October to March. The Ashokashtami Mela in March–April draws thousands of Shaivites. Winters are dry and pleasant; monsoon turns the stone trail slippery.
- What are the top travel tips for Unakoti Rock Sculptures?
- Take a guide from the Tripura Tourism Office in Agartala — sculpture identification is impossible without one. Combine with Neermahal water palace (137 km) and Ujjayanta Palace in Agartala. The site is on UNESCO's tentative list — photography permitted, offerings welcomed.
- Where is Unakoti Rock Sculptures located?
- Unakoti Rock Sculptures is in Tripura, India, at 24.3264° N, 92.0786° E. The nearest major city and transport hub is Guwahati, about 205 km away.
- What are the best places to visit near Unakoti Rock Sculptures?
- Top attractions near Unakoti Rock Sculptures include Aizawl Ridge and Reiek Tlang (about 93 km away), Cherrapunji Living Root Bridges (about 111 km away), Loktak Lake (about 174 km away) — all easy to combine on a Tripura trip.
- How to reach Unakoti Rock Sculptures from Kolkata?
- Unakoti Rock Sculptures is about 533 km from Kolkata. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹330, 10h 3m), Train (3AC) (~₹870, 9h 16m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹1,465, 10h 5m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹330) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (9h 16m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
- How to reach Unakoti Rock Sculptures from Lucknow?
- Unakoti Rock Sculptures is about 1438 km from Lucknow. Options include Train (3AC) (~₹2,045, 23h 46m), Train (2AC) (~₹2,965, 23h 46m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹3,820, 26h 33m). The cheapest is usually Train (3AC) (~₹2,045) and the fastest is Flight (Economy) (4h 36m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
- How to reach Unakoti Rock Sculptures from Delhi?
- Unakoti Rock Sculptures is about 1942 km from Delhi. Options include Train (3AC) (~₹2,695, 31h 49m), Train (2AC) (~₹3,905, 31h 49m), Flight (Economy) (~₹9,190, 5h 19m). The cheapest is usually Train (3AC) (~₹2,695) and the fastest is Flight (Economy) (5h 19m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
