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Located in the state of Assam,
Silchar is a picturesque place that is bound to make your holiday experience
a memorable one. It is a part of Cachar district and is the economic doorway
to the states like Mizoram and Manipur and is located on the banks of River
Barak, also known as Barak Valley.
Silchar is full of references to the rich heritage and culture of the area.
Some of the very famous attractions to visit in Silchar include Maniharan
tunnel, Gandhibag Park, Maibong, Hazo and Bhubaneswar Temple which attracts
tourist a lot. The city is irrefutably a perfect spot to enjoy and absorb
the innate beauty of East India.
Silchar is a major business hub for rice, tea and other agricultural items.
The local people of the town are very fond of fishes and Shutki, Shidal
Chutney and Chunga-r Peetha are some of the local cuisines of the town.
Silchar is well connected by
road, railways and air to the rest of the country. Regular bus services
connect Silchar with Guwahati, Shillong, Aizawl, Agartala and Imphal through
NH 37 and NH 53.
The nearest Railway Station to
Silchar is Badarpur Railway Station, located at a distance of 32 km from
Silchar. It is very well connected to many major cities like Maibong,
Lumding, Mamit, Dimapur and Guwahati.
Silchar Airport is
about 24 kilometers away from the main city and it takes only a 45-50
minutes drive. Cabs and private cars are easily available at the city for
the airport.
Silchar Quick Facts
State: Assam
Languages: Bengali, Hindi, Assamese and English
Weather: Hot in summers, moderately cool in winters
Best time to visit: All year round
STD Code: 03842
Famous For: Religious and Scenic |
