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.
From Agartala 114km, Udaipur 62 km and Jolaibari 2km.
PIlak Tourist Lodge, Jolaibari.,
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