Tripura’s Unakoti to soon have traveller-friendly amenities

Unakoti in Tripura is a historical and archaeological site, which is most popularly known for its intricate rock-cut sculptures and carvings of Hindu deities. The bas relief dates back several centuries ago. The legends that revolve around this place are as interesting as they come.

It is safe to say that Unakoti is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state. But even this popularity could not bring the kind of attention that it deserved. One could not say that the site gave quality experiences. But all this is going to change now as the state tourism department is planning to bring several tourist-friendly amenities to the site.



If reports are to go by, Unakoti will soon have facilities like a cafeteria, toilets, safe drinking water and a parking lot for visitors. As of now, there are only rudimentary facilities available for the visitors, which is clearly not enough for all visitors which includes adventurers and pilgrims.

With the addition of these new facilities, the number of visitors visiting Unakoti is expected to increase along with the improvement in the quality of experiences.

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Speaking of Unakoti as a place of pilgrimage, the word Unakoti translates to one less than a crore in the local language. As per the legends, there are 99,99,999 carvings at the site. The most notable feature of Unakoti is a series of bas-relief carvings of Hindu deities like Shiva, Ganesha, Durga and other mythological figures. The central figure is a colossal image of Shiva known as Unakotiswara Kal Bhairava.


Unakoti is not only a significant religious site but also a place of archaeological and historical importance. It draws tourists, pilgrims, and researchers interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage of the region.


As of now, the site has been recognised as a national heritage monument and also finds a spot in UNESCO’s Tentative List.