Unakoti

Historical

Tripura

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Unakoti is one of the most amazing tourist spots to explore in Tripura. Since the beginning, it has been an ancient center for pilgrimage, attracting a great number of tourists and devotees on an annual basis.

Due to the presence of so many sculptures - it won't be wrong to say that Unakoti feels like an Indian storehouse of carvings, artifacts, and sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses.

Apart from all the idol scenarios, Unakoti brims with nature’s wonderful beauty as well which is yet another strong reason why people love to flock here in great numbers.

Best Time to Visit Unakoti

If you also plan to visit Unakoti sometime soon, then the best months would be between October and April. One reason apart from the suitable climatic conditions to visit here is the Ashokastami Mela that is held here in the month of April.

History of Unakoti

Historically speaking, Unakoti has always been a sacred spot for the local Tibeto-Burmese tribals. And there have been several legends associated with this region time and again.

One such story claims that the sculptures were made by a local mason as he wanted to please Lord Shiva along with his divine consort Maa Parvati. And it was to please Lord Shiva, that the mason pledged to make 10 million images of Lord Shiva within a span of a single night. This was an impossible feat to people and many didn’t believe that something like this could be pulled off.

However, on breaking dawn, the mason was still short of only one image failing in his feat, and hence this place was named Unakoti meaning one less than in a crore.

Major Attractions in and Around Unakoti

1. Unokotiswara Kal Bhairava

Now, this is one of the most unique travel experience to visit here. The huge head of Lord Shiva is about 30 feet. One can also see Maa Durga on the headdress of Lord Shiva’s idol. The carving is a part of multiple carvings and sculptures on the hill which are enough to blow your mind.

2. Udayan Buddha Bihar

This place, established in 1933, is situated at Pecharthal market that is adjacent to National Highway NH44. It is believed that the idol present here is made out of 8 types of metals and is 4.5 feet in height and weighs about 300 kg. Many devotees come here for the darshan of Maa on an annual basis.

3. Laxmi Narayan Mandir

This is an iconic temple that is greatly revered locally. And the deity of Lord Krishna in the temple was installed in 1964. Constructed under the Indian Antiquity Act, the main temple was made with the financial help of the royal family of Tripura.

How to Reach Unakoti

Unakoti is undeniably one of the most unique travel getaways where you will be introduced to a completely new perspective on Indian heritage and culture. It is located at a distance of about 2,297, 3,143, 1,397, 3,345 km from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru respectively. Check out the details on how you can reach Unakoti by the following means of public transportation.

By Air

Kamalpur Airport and Agartala Airport are the nearest and best options to reach here by flight. However, Agartala Airport aka Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA) is more well connected with other Indian cities as compared to the former.

Managed by the Airport Authority of India, this one is also the second-largest airport in entire North India. The airport has great overall connectivity with other nearby regions. After getting off the airport, you will need to cover the remaining distance by some means of public transportation.

From Bengaluru - Board AirAsia and IndiGo flights from Bengaluru airport
From Mumbai - Board Air India, IndiGo flights from Mumbai Airport
From Lucknow - Board IndiGo, Air India flights from Lucknow Airport

Here is a list of Indian cities from where flights are available to Unakoti

By Train

You will have to deboard at the Kumarghat Railway Station (KUGT) in the Unakoti district. The railway station has good connectivity with other regions sited nearby. From the station, you will need to take some means of public conveyance to reach your destination.

By Road

If residing in nearby towns and cities, then you can consider traveling to Unakoti by well-maintained roadways as well. You can easily book interstate/private buses online, or book a taxi to reach here. You can also consider traveling via your own vehicle.