Unakotiउनाकोटि

A hillside of giant rock cut carvings of Shiva in a forest, near Kailashahar.

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WhereUnakoti, Tripura
North and east hills

Kind of placeMonuments & Heritage, Temples & Shrines, Pilgrimage Routes, Valleys & Canyons

Best time to visit15 October to 15 April

Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Monsoon (June to September)

DifficultyModerate

Height200 m above sea level

Time neededHalf day

Base and nearbyKailashahar, Agartala

EntrySmall entry fee

About Unakoti

A forest hillside in North East Tripura with giant rock cut carvings of Shiva and other gods, from about the seventh to ninth century. The name means one crore less one, from a legend of ninety nine lakh and so on gods who stopped here. The Unakoti Kal Bhairava head is about 30 feet high. Steps lead down through the forest to the figures, a stream and a waterfall, and the Ashokastami Mela in April draws crowds. It is far from Agartala, so plan a night in Kailashahar.

What to see and do

Giant Shiva head carved in rock
Rock cut figures in the forest
Waterfall and stream
Ashokastami Mela in April
Stay in Kailashahar

Part of Patkai, Naga and Mizo Hills.

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