About Unakoti Rock Sculptures
'One less than a crore' — thousands of rock-cut Shaivite carvings hewn into a hillside around 900 CE, some 30 feet tall, now being slowly swallowed by tropical forest in northern Tripura.
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.
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.
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.
