Key hubs
Unakoti airport and railway station
- Airport
- Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA), Agartala, about 178 km by road; Kailashahar has a small airport that handles small chartered planes
- Railway station
- Dharmanagar (DMR), about 20 km from the site, and Kumarghat (KUGT), about 26 km from Kailashahar
- Getting around
- A hired car and driver is the practical option; local buses and autos connect Kailashahar, Kumarghat and the site
How to reach Unakoti by air
Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA) in Agartala is the main airport, about 178 km by road, a long drive of several hours. Kailashahar has a small airport that takes small chartered planes; check current status before relying on it.
How to reach Unakoti by train
Dharmanagar (DMR) on the Lumding-Sabroom line is about 20 km from the site, and Kumarghat (KUGT) is about 26 km from Kailashahar. Both are small stations with basic facilities; check current services before relying on them.
How to reach Unakoti by road
Roads link Agartala to Kailashahar through North Tripura, about 178 km. The journey is long and hill sections can slow it, especially in the monsoon. Buses connect Kumarghat with Agartala, Guwahati, Silchar and Shillong.
Getting around Unakoti
Kailashahar is about 8 km from the carvings. A hired car and driver is the practical way to reach them, with autos and small vehicles available locally for short hops.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Unakoti
- Carry water and snacks, since supplies near the site are limited.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.