Pilak
Pilak is about 100 kms from Agartala in South Tripura
District. A large number of stone images and terra-cotta
plaques dating back to 8th - 9th centuries have been
found here during excavation. Beautiful images scattered
in an area of about 10 sq. kms have been found around
this area. Pilak Pathar and Lungthung, the two extensive
plains of Belonia, one of the Southern sub-divisions
of Tripura, have already attracted the notice of historians
as a large number of old stone images are found in
these areas. Some of these images still lie buried
in the ground. A colossal stone image of 
Avolokiteswara
and an image of Narashimha found at Pilak Pathar have
been placed in Agartala Museum. A number of terra-cotta
temple plaques and seals with depiction of Stupa and
Buddhist creed have also been collected from Pilak
Pathar. Among other images found at Pilak Pathar,
mention may also be made of the image of Sakti having
eight hands found at Thakuranitilla of Pilak Pathar.
The mound still found at Pilak, if excavated, may
unearth many more images of Hindu and Buddhist pantheons
to help reconstruct the religious history of this
ancient place. It is the site of civilisation which
flourished during 8-12 centuries has been cradle of
culture of heterodox creeds and sects, representing
both Hinduism and Buddhism. The art forms have the
influence of Palas and Guptas of Bengal. The moulded
terra-cotta plaques bear close resemblance with the
moulded plaques recovered from Paharpur and Mainamati.
State tourism Department intends to develop Pilak
and its adjacent areas as Buddhist tourist circuit.
Unakoti
Tripura has beautiful rock cut carvings and stone
images at Unakoti, Devtamura and Pilak. Most of these
carvings are huge in size and made on vertical walls
exposed to the open atmosphere. The ancient hilly
place of pilgrimage, Unakoti, which means one less
than a crore, is situated at a distance of 10 kms
from Kailasahar, district Head Quarters of North Tripura
and about 175 kms from Agartala. 
With
a grand panorama of picturesque hills in the background
and an unending spell of luxuriant green vegetation
around, nature seems to be at the peak of her ever
green glory at Unakoti, a holy shrine reckoned among
the most sacred in eastern India. According to archaeological
reports, Unakoti is a Shaiva pilgrimage spot dating
back to the 8th-9th centuries, if not earlier and
it is the biggest 'bas relief' in India. As per Hindu
mythology, when Lord Shiva was going to Kashi along
with one crore gods and goddesses he made a night
halt at this location. He asked all the gods and goddesses
to wake up before sun rise and proceed to Kashi. It
is said that in the morning, except himself, no one
else could get up forcing Lord Shiva to set out for
Kashi by himself cursing the others to become stone
images. As a result we have one less than a crore
stone images carvings at Unakoti. These carvings are
located at a beautifully landscaped forest area with
green vegetation all around which adds to the beauty
of the carvings. The images found at Unakoti are of
two types namely rock-carved figures and stone images.
Among the rock cut carvings, the central Shiva head
and gigantic Ganesha figure deserve special mention.
The central Shiva head known as Unakotiswara Kal Bhairava's
is about 30 feet high including an embroidered head
dress which itself is 10 feet high. One each side
of the head dress of the central Shiva, there are
two full size female figures - one of Durga standing
on a lion and another female figure on the other side.
In addition three enormous images of Nandi Bull are
found half buried in the ground. There are various
other stone as well as rock cut images at Unakoti.
Every year big fairs popularly known as Poush Sankranti
Mela, Ashokastami Mela are held in the month of January
and April which are visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Numerous rock-cut images are still found on the rocky
walls of the hill, which is only about 159 feet high.
Many more are scattered pell-mell on either side of
the hill track and by the book 'Unakoti Chara' which
flows down the hill top and forms three Kundas or
polls as it comes down.
Jampui hills
During
November every year, the unique Orange & Tourism festival
is celebrated in the Jampui hills. A large number
of tourists both domestic and foreign, participate
and enjoy in this festival. The rainy season is no
less charming. During this season the hill is covered
with floating clouds and it provides a rare experience
for the tourists.
The formation of clouds at the bottom of the hill
range and its gradual ascendance from the bottom to
the top slowly engulfing the whole hill range in its
mystic lap is an experience to treasure. The view
of rising and setting sun from various view points
in Jampui hills is a wonderful sight for the tourists.
Tourists visiting the Jampui hills cannot afford to
miss the view of the sunset and the sunrise. Various
view points in the hill range provide excellent panoramic
views of the valley and villages of Mizoram. From
the watchtower at the highest peak, Betalongchip (3200
feet high), the Chittagong hill tracts, the Kanchanpur
- Dasda valley other hill ranges of Tripura and Mizoram
unfold an enigmatic scenic vista. Tourist Department
of Government of Tripura has constructed one very
modern tourist lodge - 'Eden Tourist Lodge' at Vanghmun
village in the Jampui hills which has a capacity of
20 persons and is well equipped with all modern amenities.
In addition, local hospitable Mizo people also extend
'Paying Guest Accommodation facilities in their houses.
Boating facility in the Sabual village of the hill
range has been developed. For facilitating the visit
of tourists to Jampui hill, Tourist Department, Government
of Tripura is organizing various package tours from
the capital town of Agartala. Jampui hill is a real
tourist paradise which attracts a large number of
tourists with its virgin forests and peaceful and
eco-friendly ambience including beautiful orchids
and colourful dance & music. Being sparsely populated
it provides an ideal opportunity for leisure tourism.
Malanchanibash The Bungalow adjacent to the Kunjaban
palace situated on a hillock was originally a kaccha
house where world renowned poet Rabindranath Tagore
stayed during his visit in 1919. The pucca construction
was subsequently built which assumed the name of Malanchanibash.
Sukanta Academy It is a science Museum located in
the heart of Agartala town. A small planetarium has
also been set up within the complex to attract students,
research scholars and scientist. State Museum Situated
in the heart of the town, it preserves some rare images,
epigraphs and numismatic evidence which throw light
on the glorious past of Tripura and some of the adjoining
states.