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Unakoti in November
Tripura, India
November is Unakoti's finest hour — cool air, dry trails, and 10 million rock carvings in perfect condition.
The November story
This is the month that justifies the trip to remote Tripura. The carvings, the forest, the silence — all aligned.
Why November scores 4/5
Weather
November is Unakoti's finest hour — cool air, dry trails, and 10 million rock carvings in perfect condition.
Roads & Access
note: From Kailashahar — 8km. From Agartala — 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) — Outdoor sculpture gallery, Short walk to site
Elevation
128m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓history buffs
- ✓photographers
- ✓solo travellers
- ✓archaeology enthusiasts
Who should think twice
- ✗weekend crowd-avoiders
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | January lights Unakoti's rock carvings like a gallery — low sun on 7th-century faces carved into hillside. |
| February | 4/5 | Dry season continues |
| March | 4/5 | March greens Unakoti's forest canopy — the rock carvings gain a living backdrop. |
| April | 3/5 | April heats Unakoti into a steam bath — the rock carvings sweat as much as you do. |
| May | 3/5 | May bakes Unakoti's hillside — 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 — four months of rain have cleaned carvings that conservators can't touch. |
| Novemberviewing | 4/5 | November is Unakoti's finest hour — cool air, dry trails, and 10 million rock carvings in perfect condition. |
| December | 4/5 | December angles winter light across Unakoti's carved faces — shadows reveal details invisible in summer. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Kailashahar 8km, 20 min
Elevation
128m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
Nearby in Tripura scoring high in November
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