A jungle hillside covered in 7th-9th century rock-cut sculptures of Shiva, Ganesha and other deities — "Unakoti" means "one less than a crore". The Ashokastami Mela in April is a major draw.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Unakoti, by time of day.
Morning
- Unakoti rock carvings — 30-ft Shiva bas-relief2h 30m · moderate
- Tripureshwari Temple Udaipur (90km)3h · easy
Afternoon
- Jampui Hills orange orchards viewpoint2h · easy
- Unakoti forest nature walk1h 30m · moderate
About 9h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🏛️ Heritage Day4.5h out
- Unakoti rock carvings — 30-ft Shiva bas-relief · morning, 2.5h
- Jampui Hills orange orchards viewpoint · afternoon, 2h
Landing in a living museum — the architecture greets you before you even unpack.
- 2🙏 Spiritual Day4.5h out
- Tripureshwari Temple Udaipur (90km) · morning, 3h
- Unakoti forest nature walk · afternoon, 1.5h
Final day in Unakoti — this day follows the rhythm of pilgrimage — morning prayers, temple circuits, evening aarti.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Unakoti tripMust-see highlights
Unakoti 7th-c. rock carvings (99,99,999 deities)
Shiva head (30 ft) bas-relief carving
Ashokastami Mela river fair (Apr)
Jampui Hills orange orchards viewpoint
Kamalpur town market walk
Kailashahar heritage town (25km)
Unchipul waterfall trail
Dumbur Lake boat trip (150km)
Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary (60km)
Unakoti forest nature walk
Subarnapur village tribal crafts
Tripureshwari Temple Udaipur (90km)
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Kumarghat 25 km · Agartala (IXA) 175 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – March (Mela: Apr)
How to get here
Agartala → Unakoti
cab · 5h
₹5,500
approx.
Agartala → Kumarghat
train · 6h
₹250
approx.
Nearby attractions
Unakoti questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Unakoti?
The best months are January, December, February. October – March (Mela: Apr) July scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Unakoti?
Most people spend 1 day in Unakoti. There are around 4 main things to do, totalling roughly 9 hours of activity.
How do you get to Unakoti?
The nearest railway station is Kumarghat (25 km) and the nearest airport is Agartala (IXA) (175 km). The cheapest common route is Agartala → Kumarghat by train, about ₹250 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Unakoti cost?
Stays start around ₹800 per night, with food about ₹300 per person per day and entry at ₹30.
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