Those who are stressed out in the workplace need to unwind in the lap of nature. For that , one needs to go far away into the hills , mountains and rivers where the weather is pleasant and life is slow. Silchar offers exactly that! Tourists from many parts of India love to spend time in the tea estates of this beautiful place.

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Silchar

Travellers who are interested in visiting North east India would definitely love the beautiful Silchar. This place is the district headquarters of Cachar. Silchar is nearly 343 kilometres from Guwahati. In Assam , Silchar is the second in the list of largest cities. It was once known as the ‘Island of Peace’. The most beautiful thing about this place is the tea estates. There are more than hundred tea estates surrounding Silchar. Most of the tea used by Indians comes from those tea estates in Silchar. How big is Silchar? The area of this place is just 15.7 square kilometers. Tourists who love to rest in the lap of nature prefer this place.

Places to visit in Silchar

Sri Kancha-Kanti-Devi Mandir: Many tourists and pilgrims visit this temple which is nearly 15 km away. The gold idol of the goddess dates back to 1806 (Installed by the dynasty of Kachari kings).

Kachari Fort: This fort is located in Khaspur which is 10 km from Silchar. This fort is the place where the Kings of Kachari Dynasty ruled the kingdom.

There are a lot more attractions in Silchar. Here are the places which are to be visited to enjoy the experience of being in Silchar.

• Maniharan Tunnel
• Martyr's Tomb
• Maibong
• Umrangshu
• Hanuman Mandir
• Jatinga
• Khaspur
• Dolu Lake
• Bhubaneswar temple

Mouth-watering foods of Silchar

In Silchar , tourists can enjoy a variety of foods from Assamese dishes to Bengali and Chinese varieties. Those who prefer North Indian or Mughlai cuisines can enjoy those dishes too in this place. Rice is widely eaten in this place. The dishes which tourists must try are Ghonto , Dom , Chorchori , Masher Jhol , Aum-bol , kalia , Bhaja and Bhapa. Those who love fish can try ‘Patot Dita mas’

Shopping locations in Silchar

• Janiganj Bazaar
• Srikona Bara Bazaar
• Arunachal Market
• Chincoorie Trinali Market
• Vishal Mega Mart
• Kanakpur Bazaar
• Goldighi Shopping Complex
• Suresh Paul Complex

When is the right time to visit Silchar?

Those who love this place say that any time is the right time to visit this place mainly due to the pleasant weather. Summers are not too hot here (25-35 deg Celcius). That is why tourists prefer to visit Silchar even in summers between April and June.

How is the weather in Silchar?

Summers are moderately hot and winters are neither cold nor too hot; but in the rainy season , this place receives frequent rains. The place looks beautiful during all the seasons.

About Silchar Airport

Silchar Airport is located 29 kilometres away from Silchar in an area known as Kumbhirgram. Surrounded by Barail hills , this airport is said to be one of the busiest airports in the North-east India. This airport is only for domestic airlines. So , it is not for international flights.

Facilities at the Silchar airport

This airport has many facilities like shopping , eateries and restrooms. Some shops in the airport also sell handicrafts. There are 4 check-in counters in this airport. So , those who wish to take a break from their busy lives can book their tickets. Now make use of Paytm to book cheap air tickets with just a few clicks away!

About Bengaluru

Bengaluru is considered as one of the most beautiful cities in India. All the credit goes to the beautiful weather of this city and the lifestyle this city offers. Many other cities in India suffer extremely hot summers but Bengaluru enjoys reasonably comfortable summers. The IT capital of India was also known as ‘pensioner’s paradise’. Foods like idli , vada , dosa , sambar , lemon rice and curd rice are very tasty in Bengaluru.

In order to catch Bengaluru to Silchar flights , passengers need to reach the Bengaluru airport. As it is quite far from the city center , it is better to start early. It takes more than an hour to reach the Kempegowda International Airport which is in Devanahalli. You can either book an airport cab or catch a Volvo bus run by the BMTC. As some airlines also offer online web checkIn facility , travellers can get their boarding passes online.