India / Assam /Cachar /Silchar

Silchar is located in the Indian state of Assam. This town is located in the Cachhar district. Silchar is a very attractive destination in the region, and the town is inhabited by Bengalis. The town lies in the Surma valley region, and it is an extremely picturesque destination. There are many tourist attractions in the town of Silchar that you can visit during your trip to the region, and the Sri Sri Kancha Kanti Devi temple is one of these. This temple is located at a distance of seventeen kilometers away from the town. You can also visit the town of Khaspur, which is located near Silchar. This town houses a huge ancient palace that lies in ruins today. The gateways to this ancient capital city still stand tall, though, and architecture buffs are bound to love this place. The Bhubaneshwar Temple, located in Bhuban hill, is yet another famous destination near Silchar. This temple is located at a distance of thirty seven kilometers from the town of Silchar, and regular buses will be available. You can also visit Maniharan Tunnel, which is a popular hotspot among tourists near Silchar. This tunnel is rumored to have been used by Lord Krishna once, and the place has enormous religious significance for this reason. The temple complex located here is famous among pilgrims.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Scenic

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 7880xx

STD Code: 3842

Info Website: N.A.

Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : Flights can be taken directly to the town of Silchar, as the town has an airport of its own. There are regular flights from the airport in the town of Silchar to the cities of Guwahati, Tezpur and Kolkata. Flights to these locations will be available in good frequency, at a range of one or two flights per day.

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By BUS : Buses to the town of Silchar will be readily available from all the nearby regions including Guwahati, Tezpur and Tinsukia. Fares from the city of Guwahati to the town of Silchar will cost around Rs 360 to Rs 380. Many buses will run through this route, and both deluxe buses and semi deluxe buses will be available. Most local buses in Assam are operated under the government, and travelling through these can get quite hard if you’re not used to long distance bus travel.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Hotel Borail View ; Tarapur, Silchar, Assam 788007.; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Rose Valley ; Ukilpatty Rd, Tarapur, Silchar, Assam 788001. ; Ph – 03842 235 004 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Riya Palace ; Park Rd, Tarapur, Silchar, Assam 788001.; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Jaya’s Restaurant ;  C/O. Anil Smriti, 1st Floor, Nazirpatty, Silchar, Fatak Bazar, Gopalganj, Kanakpur, Silchar, Assam 788001 ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  N.A.

• Swarupa Restaurant ;  UK Datta Sarani, Nazirpatty, Tarapur, Silchar, Assam 788001. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  N.A.

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FestivalAdd

Bihu ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  Bihu is a very warmly celebrated festival of Assam. The festival is well known for its folk songs and traditional dance of the young women. The Assamese people celebrate this event after the annual harvest on the last day of ‘Puh’ month with immense fervour. It is celebrated in mid April every year.
Durga Puja ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  The most important and popular festival for Hindus in Assam, Durga Puja is devoted to the worship of Goddess Durga and is celebrated with tremendous fervour and gusto during the 9 days of Navaratri in October every year. The local people celebrate this festival with fun and enjoyment.
Manasa Festival ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  Another important festival, Manasa Festival is dedicated to the Snake Goddess Manasa and is known as Debaddhani Festival. Local people worship snakes on this festival and celebrate with huge splendor and pomp.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Silchar is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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