Fair
Unakoti in May
Tripura, India
May bakes Unakoti's hillside â the rock faces endure another summer like they've endured 1300 others.
The May story
Pre-monsoon thunderstorms over the carvings are dramatic. Photographing them without getting struck is the challenge.
Why May scores 3/5
Weather
May bakes Unakoti's hillside â the rock faces endure another summer like they've endured 1300 others.
Roads & Access
note: From Kailashahar â 8km. From Agartala â 180km, 5-6 hrs via NH 8.. from nearest city: Kailashahar 8km, 20 min
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. note: Kailashahar Sub-Divisional Hospital 8km. Dharmanagar 50km. Agartala 180km for specialist care.. rescue: District admin. ambulance: 108 available. nearest hospital: SD Hospital Kailashahar (8km)
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. All major networks work.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) â Outdoor sculpture gallery, Short walk to site
Elevation
128m â Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- âFirst-time travelers
- âSenior citizens
- âdramatic-weather photographers
- âbudget visitors
Who should think twice
- âfamilies
- âheat-sensitive travellers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | January lights Unakoti's rock carvings like a gallery â low sun on 7th-century faces carved into hillside. |
| February | 4/5 | Dry season continues |
| March | 4/5 | March greens Unakoti's forest canopy â the rock carvings gain a living backdrop. |
| April | 3/5 | April heats Unakoti into a steam bath â the rock carvings sweat as much as you do. |
| Mayviewing | 3/5 | May bakes Unakoti's hillside â the rock faces endure another summer like they've endured 1300 others. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon begins |
| July | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Monsoon continues |
| September | 2/5 | Late monsoon |
| October | 4/5 | October reveals Unakoti freshly washed â four months of rain have cleaned carvings that conservators can't touch. |
| November | 4/5 | November is Unakoti's finest hour â cool air, dry trails, and 10 million rock carvings in perfect condition. |
| December | 4/5 | December angles winter light across Unakoti's carved faces â shadows reveal details invisible in summer. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Kailashahar 8km, 20 min
Elevation
128m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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