Silchar – The island of peace
One of the rarely known facts about Silchar, a major city in the state of Assam, is that the first polo club in the world was formed here by Britishers. Located beside the Surma river, this city is known for its natural and scenic beauty. The distance between Silchar and Guwahati, the capital of Assam, is about 343 km, hence, IndiGo provides cheap flights from Ahmedabad to Silchar. Tribal groups like Nagas and Kukis are native to this place and their culture makes the city distinctly unique.
- Major tourist attractions in Silchar: Silchar’s exquisite natural beauty is portrayed in spots like Dolu Lake. The breathtaking views offered by the place make travellers want to revisit the lake again and again. Maniharan Tunnel, which is known to have been constructed during the time of Lord Krishna, ISKCON Temple Salganga, Umrangshu, Maibong and the Bhuban Mahadev temple are some of the other popular tourist spots.
- Things to do in Silchar: One can visit the famous Jatinga valley, which is famous for hosting a large number of migratory birds and also home to orange orchids. A tour of this place is an excellent way to spend your day. Shopping and tasting local delicacies are other things to do as well.
Airport in Silchar
Silchar Airport (IATA: IXS) serves Silchar and its periphery. IndiGo operates several weekly as well as daily flights from Silchar to and from major cities in India, including cheap flights from Ahmedabad to Silchar. For more information on flight timings and routes, visit IndiGo website.
- Airport Address – Kumbhirgram Airport Road, Assam 788109
- Airport IATA code – IXS