Pilak

heritage site · Tripura

State: Tripura
Type: Heritage Site

Pilak is an archaeological site in South Tripura, about 100 km from Agartala near Jolaibari, with Buddhist and Hindu stone sculptures and terracotta plaques dating mainly from the 8th to 12th centuries. Excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India, it reflects a period when Buddhist and Hindu traditions coexisted in the region.

When to go

October to March offers cooler, drier weather for exploring the site; the Pilak Festival is usually held in December.

Why visit

See centuries-old Buddhist and Hindu stone sculptures and terracotta plaques at an active archaeological site, and learn about the region's early medieval heritage.

How to reach

By Road: Pilak is about 100 km from Agartala via Udaipur and Belonia/Santirbazar, and about 2 km from Jolaibari. By Air and Train: Agartala has the nearest airport; South Tripura is served by the Agartala-Sabroom railway line.

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