Silchar
Silchar is located in the Indian state of Assam. The city was founded in the year 1832 by Captain Thomas Fisher and has developed at a good pace. Its economy is largely dependent on agriculture. Tea farming and agricultural products have been contributing mainly to the growth of the city.
The official language of Silchar is Bengali.
Tourist attractions in Silchar
Dolu Lake, Sadarghat Bridge, Maniharan Tunnel, Badarpur Fort, Gandhi Park, Aqua Green Park, Kachakanti Mandir, ISKON Temple, Khaspur, Bhubneshwar Temple, Salanga and Maibong are the top tourist attractions located in and around Silchar.
Things to do in Silchar
Khaspur houses the Lion Gate, Sun Gate and ancient temples. One can get glimpses of the ruins of Dimasa Kingdom here. Those who love visiting ancient sites must head to this spot. Badarpur Fort and Maibong will also appeal to those who love ancient monuments. Maniharan Tunnel, Dolu Lake and the beautiful Bhubneshwar Temple located in the city are also worth a visit.
Shopping lovers can visit the Janiganj Bazaar. It offers beautiful artefacts and handloom items. Srikona Bara Bazaar is also a good place for shopping. One can hire a cab or private taxi to roam around comfortably in the city.
Airport in Silchar
Silchar Airport is located at a distance of around 29 km from the main city. It lies in Kumbhirgram. It is a civil enclave airport that connects the city with various parts of India. One can catch flights to Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Delhi from this airport.
- Airport Address- Kumbhigram, Assam - 788031
- Airport IATA code - IXS