It is a good historical site, it was clean some construction work was going on but there was not tourist center or guide. OUR so called ASI department is good for nothing. Most of the sculptures which were excavated are in Ujayantabhawan musem.
Prashant Paul
Pilak is a place of attraction for its archaeological remains of 8th – 9th centuries. Pilak is situated at a distance of 114km from Agartala. The place is a treasure house of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures. There runs a hilly rivulet near the place which is known as Pilak Stream. The place is attractive with scenic beauty. There are some temple plaques of terracotta and stone images. Huge stone images of Avalokiteswar in 9th century A.D and Narasimha image of 12th century A.D were found here. Both the images are now preserved in the Government Museum at Agartala. Even now one finds at Pilak, the images of Ganesha, Durga and Suriya etc. gods and goddesses. One Suriya image holding a lotus is of 10 feet height. There are terracotta images of Kinnars. Two bronze statues of Buddhas were discovered in Rishyamukh near Pilak. All these finds lead to establish that the place was once under the rule of Buddhist Kings followed by Hindu rule in subsequent year. Pilak, the treasure-trove of archaeological riches has closed association with Mynamoti and Paharpur in Bangladesh. Numbers of hidden treasures have come out after further excavation been taken up by the Archaeological Survey of India at Shyamsundar Tilla and Thakurani Tilla. Tourists are delighted to explore the history of this lovely destination. Thousands of visitors gathered here during Pilak Festival held during the month of December.
Counting Destinations288 days ago
Its good Historical place but nothing much to see. But there is a park or you can say museum where you can connect yourself with nature. A big tree is there inside the park which in nearby of this place.
Arijit Mahato318 days ago
This place is remarkable part of history. Sad to see preservation is very poor and local people should aware about this great national treasure
Subham Das1 year ago
If you are interested in history and want to know more about Tripura's Historical Architecture you must visit Pilak!
Gudakesh1 year ago
Need better care, though the place is interesting for historians.
Anoma Modak2 years ago
Both the site requires to upgrade more sign boards with information making the tourist worth visit this place. Connected with main road by 20 mins walk. A day trip would be fine to cover this place along with sabroom indo-bangla bridge and some eco parks.
Raj Ghosh2 years ago
2 km away from Jolaibari railway station. Definately, a mesmerizing site for the archeological enthusiastic persons. Sculptures herely mostly resemble Buddhism. Bricks are almost of same shape and quality of Boxanagar Moth Bari. Entry timing as told by local guide is 9 am to 5 pm. Overall, sculptures are scattered in 3 places.
