Unakoti and Ujjayanta in Tripura

The original name of Unakoti is Subrai Khung in  Kokborok  as claimed by  Jamatia Hoda , Unakoti hill literally means one less a  koti  in Bengali, hosts an ancient  Shaivite  place of worship with huge rock reliefs celebrating Shiva. It is the prime tourist spot of  Unakoti District Tripura  in the  Kailashahar  Subdivision in the North-eastern Indian state of Tripura. It is Shiva pilgrimage and dates back to 7th – 9th centuries if not earlier. Unakoti is where India's heritage stores its carvings and sculptures of gods and goddesses. For such a storehouse of religious and spiritual importance, it is only justified that the place also be the house to lush green flora and full of natural beauty. Many of the rock carvings here depict the life of Lord Shiva as well as other instances from the Hindu Mythology. Sculptures of the Nandi Bull, Lord Ram , Lord Ganesha , Lord Hanuman and Lord Ganpati can also be seen here Unakoti also makes a good place for hiking, trekking and other activities given the terrain and the natural offerings of the area.

October to April are the best period to visit. Every year a big fair popularly known as Ashokastami Mela is held in the month of April which is visited by thousands of pilgrims. Another smaller festival takes place in January.

Kamalpur is the nearest airport to Unakoti. The nearest major airport is Agartala, almost three and half hour drive away. It is well connected to the cities like Guwahati, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi, Imphal and Silchar through GoAir, Air India, SpiceJet, etc. From there, you can take a bus or cab to Unakoti.

Buses are available from most nearby cities and towns to Unakoti.

The nearest railway station is Kumarghat which is connected to all the major cities in Tripura. From the railway station, taxis and buses are easily available to take you to Unakoti.

It's best to hire a cab for Unakoti.

You can stay in places such Hotel ADHUNIK, Swiss valley resort and Hotel Panchabati.

The central Shiva head is a rock cut carving of a height of 30 feet, including a headdress of 10 feet. A female figure and Goddess Durga are seen on the headdress. This carving is part of the multiple carvings and sculptures on the hill

Years back, Ujjayanta Palace was a royal palace. Situated at the core of Agartala, the entire hustle-bustle of the city is centered around this palace. Built in 1901, it has magnificent tiled floors, curved wooden ceilings and lovely doors. The name 'Ujjayanta Palace' was given by Rabindranath Tagore, a regular visitor of Tripura. The State has owns a lineage of an independent royal state. The palace includes the Public halls, Throned room, Durbar Hall, Library, The Chinese Room and The Reception Hall.

The Ujjayanta Palace is formerly a royal palace of the Tripura, situated in the state of Agartala. Earlier it also served as the meeting place for the Tripura Legislative Assembly until 2011 and now it serves as a museum and a tourist attraction of Agartala. The Palace stands on the banks of a small lake surrounded by the lush greenery of Mughal gardens in Agartala. Spread over an expanse of 28 hectares of parkland, this exotic palace has several Hindu temples dedicated to the deities, Lakshmi Narayan, Uma-Maheshwari, Kali and Jagannath. One of the largest museums in Northeast India, covering an area over 800 acres of land in the capital city it depicts the lifestyle, art, culture, tradition and utility crafts, beside the customs and practices of various communities residing in northeast India. Rabindranath Tagore named the palace which was bought down by the Tripura government in 1972-73 from the royal family. Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya, the Tripura King invested in the construction of the Palace in the years 1899-1901.

The best time to visit Agartala is in winters. During that time, the climate is mild and pleasant for sightseeing.

The Agartala Airport is connected to most of the major cities in the country either directly or through Guwahati and Kolkata. Taxis and auto rickshaws are easily available outside the airport.

Bus services are also available for those coming in from Guwahati, Silchar and Shillong.

For railway travellers, direct trains are available from Lumding in Assam. Lumding is connected to New Delhi via Brahmaputra mail which also joins UP, Bihar, West Bengal and other parts of Assam. The station is located within a few kilometres from the city centre, so you can easily hire a taxi or auto rickshaw from outside the station to travel to any part of the city.

Paddle rickshaws are the predominant mode of transport within the city. Certain routes also feature auto rickshaws (known as Tempu). Government buses are also available here but at a low frequency. Cabs can be hired by those looking for a day trip.

Famous hotels include Ginger Agartala, Hotel Sonar Tori and hotel Welcome Palace.