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About Unakoti

Unakoti lays 178 Kms. from Agartala, and 8 Kms. from Kailashaher. Unakoti is a Bengali word, meaning one less than a crore & is a Shaivite pilgrim spot full of ancient rock-cut sculptures and stone carvings. The nearest railway station is Kumarghat on the Lumding-Agartala line, about 20 Km. Apart from its religious significance, the place is also a tourist magnet because of its surrounding natural beauty with rolling mountains, lush greenery, and waterfalls.

A special mention goes to the 30 feet high statue of Shiva, called the Unakotishwara Kal Bhairava. On either side, there are two female figurines, one of Goddess Durga standing on a lion, and the other remains unidentified. There are gigantic sculptures of Lord Ganesha and the Nandi Bull as well. It is said there one less than crore sculptures of various Gods and Goddesses in the area.

Today it is managed by the ASI and is declared a heritage site. Every year during April, Unakoti plays host to the Ashokashtami Mela, a huge fair visited by thousands of pilgrims.

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1: Rock Cut Carvings

Unakoti is deservedly reputed for its 7th-9th century AD stone and rock cut images, deep in the forests near Kailashahar. Unakoti literally means one less than a crore. The place does not have that many rock-cut sculptures, but these hundreds of massive rock-cut sculptures and those made out of sandstone, besides scattered ruins of ancient temples make Unakoti a unique place. The most prominent of the rock cut carvings are the big Ganesha figures and the central Shiva head. The Shiva head also called the ‘Unakotiswara Kal Bhairava’ has a height of some 30 ft. and is inclusive of a head-dress that is of a height of 10 ft. On one side of the head-dress, there is a full-size figure of Goddess Durga standing on a lion and on the other side; there is a female figure. Also, three images of Nandi Bull are found to be half buried in the ground. The carvings can be founded at a landscaped forest area. Every year, in the month of April a fair known as ‘Ashokastami Mela’ is held that is visited by thousands of pilgrims.

2: Waterfalls

Unakoti is famous for waterfalls. Waterfalls are an added bonus to the natural beauty of Unakoti including mountain scenery and marvellous rock carvings and is an ideal picnic spot.

3: Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary

Rowa wildlife sanctuary is in North Tripura. Spread across 86 hectares of land, Rowa wildlife sanctuary is the home of 150 different varieties of birds, primates and wildlife. Surrounded by thick foliage, Rowa wildlife sanctuary is a must visit. The sanctuary is opened on all days. Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary, situated in the north of the district, can be approached from Panisagar and is adjacent to the National Highway. Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura is a small wildlife sanctuary covering an area of 85 hectares and it is one of the few remains of the natural forests left. This sanctuary is easily accessible to the tourists from all around. Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary provides plenty of scope for study by the botanists, ecologists, environmentalist and students of wildlife system. Rowa Wildlife sanctuary provides shelter to numerous species of birds, wild animals as well as primates and reptiles. Ornithologists, etymologists, botanists as well as wildlife enthusiasts have a merry time exploring the sanctuary and its offerings.

How To Reach Unakoti

By Air: - Kailasahwar town is connected with bi-weekly Indian Airlines flights from Agartala.

By Road: - To get to Unakoti, one can hire a taxi from Agartala, the state capital.

By Rail: -The nearet railway station is at Kumarghat. Kumarghat has trains coming from both Agartala and Lumding. Lumding is connected to trains from New Delhi, UP, Bihar, WB and other parts of Assam, Nagaland.

Other: - Taxis, private vehicles or helicopters can be used to access Unakoti, Helicopter services are available from Agartala and Kailashahar and a preferred option for a quick way to reach there.

Traditional Food (Regional cusine of Unakoti)

1 - Unakoti - (famous for Saumbai preparations of fish)

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