Day 122 - Silchar

Silchar is the second largest city in the state of Assam .It is situated on the banks of the Barak River and is popularly known as Barak Valley.The place has also earned the title of an “island of peace” from the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. The British tea planters revived the game of polo in India in the 1850s in Manipur on the Burmese border. In fact, the first polo club of the world was formed in Silchar and the first competitive modern polo was held here.

How to reach here:

By Air: Flights can be taken directly to the town of Silchar, as the town has an airport of its own.

By Rail: Silchar Railway station is one of the primary means of transport for the local people.


Places you must visit:

Hajo, an ancient town situated on the banks of River Brahmaputra, is a popular pilgrimage attraction at Silchar.  Hayagriva Madhava Temple and Powa Mecca are the prime attractions of Hajo.









Maibong, the medieval capital of the Dimacha kingdom and the earlier capital of Kachari Kingdom of Assam, is a popular tourist attraction in the vicinity of Silchar. Known  for its scenic beauty, Maibong is also famous for its Ramchandi Temple.





Maniharan Tunnel is a popular pilgrim spot located in Silchar.As per legends, this tunnel was once used by Lord Krishna. The holy River Tribeni flows beneath this tunnel. Maniharan temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, is situated in the premises of this tunnel.

Martyrs’ Tomb, dedicated to the 11 martyrs of the Language Movement of Assam of 1964, is a popular memorial. The movement was held to make Bengali the official language of Cachar District of Assam.

Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited is one of the popular tourist attractions located nearby Silchar, en route to Badarpur at Panchgram. Regarded among the largest paper mills of Asia, Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited was established by the Minister of Silchar, late Mr. Moinul Haq Choudhury, in the 1960's. 

Jatinga, situated in the verdant valleys of North Cachar Hills, is famous for its orange orchids. This place also attracts ornithologists and bird watchers, as it is visited by huge flocks of migratory birds every year. This place is also noted for its phenomenal 'bird suicide', wherein the migratory birds hurt themselves to cause their death.

Umrangshu, tucked away in between the border of Assam and Meghalaya, is a popular destination of tourists visiting Silchar. Set in the backdrop of North Cachar Hills, the hill station of Umrangshu is famous for its scenic beauty. 

Kachari Fort is a popular historic monument, which is situated in the vicinity of Silchar at Khaspur at a distance of about 10 km. Khaspur was the capital of Kachari Empire and Kachari Fort was the royal seat of Kachari Dynasty.

Sri Kancha Kanti Devi Mandir is a popular pilgrim spot  dedicated to Mother Goddess, who is the union of Goddess Durga and Goddess Kali. The four-armed gold idol of the temple was made in 1806 by one of the Kings of Kachari Dynasty.