Silchar is the headquarters of the Cachar district and a major town of the state of Assam, India. It is 343 kilometres south east of Guwahati ad a gateway to Mizoram and Ttripura. It was founded by Captain Thomas Fisher in 1832 when he shifted the headquartes of Cachar to Janiganj in Silchar It earned the moniker “Island of Peace” from Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India.[2] Silchar is the site of the world’s first polo club and the first competitive polo match.
a major industrial town with oil and aper being the most dominant industry as well as trade and processing centre for tea, rice, and other agricultural products..Well-connected by rail, road and air with major cities in India, the city is a hub of education with numerous educational institutes spread across the city. Unlike other areas of Assam, Bengali is the dominant language spoken in Silchar. The city has many other shrines constructed during the British period that are worth a visit however Narsing Akhara built in the mid-19th century is the most important.
the city hosted the worlds 1st polo match at the worlds 1st polo ground. Has numerous places that are worth visiting. These include , Maibong, Hajo, Khaspur,Jatinga, Maniharan Tunnel, Kanch Kanti Kali Mandir, Gandhibagh Park, Umrangshu, Bhuban Mahadev Temple, Dolu Lake, ISKCON Temple, and Salganga. Maibong is a popular hill station situated on the banks of the Mahur River with the waterfall being a major attraction..Hajo town on the banks of Brahmaputra is a prominent pilgrimage center for tourists and pilgrims of Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism
Hajo has temples dedicated to Durga, Shiva, Vishnu and Powa Mecca Mosque. Khaspur. located around 20 kilometers from Silchar was the medieval capital of the Kachari kingdiom. The man attraction of this place is the now ruined Kachari Fort. Jatinga is a scenic hill station situated around 80 kilometers away from Silchar. Maniharan Tunnel is an ancient tunnel located near Bhuvan hill, and is one of the major tourist attractions in the region It is believed that this tunnel was used by Krishna, as mentioned in the epic ‘Mahabharata’.
There are numerous temples in the vicinity of the tunnel dedicated to Krishna, Ram, Lakshmana, and Hanuman. Also, the holy Tribeni river flows beneath the Maniharan tunnel. Each year on occasion of Holi and Shivratri festivals huge crowds gather here. Kanch Kanti Kali Mandir is one of the most renowned temples in South Assam located 11 kims from Silchar. it was built in the 19th century by the then Kachari king. This temple is situated in a beautiful location is a must-visit.
An important destination for tourism in Assam it is dedicated to the mother goddess “Kanch Kanti”, who is an amalgam of two goddesses, Kali and Durga, and hence considered very powerful. There are other smaller temples in the vicinity worth a visit. Gandhibag Park is a stunning park named after Mahatma Gandhi. The park is popularly known for the exhibitions and fairs held here regularly. The annual Gandhi mela in January is the most famous of all the fair and is visited by thousands of tourists every year.
The pristine hill station Umrangshu is a famous tourist destination, that provides a mesmerizing view of the valley with the splendid North Cachar Hills as its backdrop with the dam being a major attraction. The ancient Bhuban Mahadev Temple has idols of lord shiva along with goddess Parvati. The temple perched on top of the Bhuvan Hill is an architectural marvel nestled in nature’s arms that attracts devotees throughout the year, especially during Shivratri.
Dolu Lake is a gorgeous water body located near Silchar that gives a pristine view of the sunset, making it an ideal spot to spend some quality time with your loved ones. ISKCON Temple dedicated to lord Krishna and built and maintained by ISKCON is a popular tourist attraction in the region. The temple is known for its marvelous architecture and serene surroundings Salganga temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the Salganga village around 22 kms from the town towards the airport.is a must visit.
