Known for its natural splendour and scenic beauty, Silchar is situated on the Surma or Barak River and is surrounded by Bangladesh on the west, Mizoram on the south, Manipur on the east, and the Barail hills on the north. Located 313 kilometres south of Guwahati, Silchar is considered the cultural centre and gateway to Barak Valley in Assam.
Silchar is one of the most stable areas in the North-East and is the 2nd largest town in Assam and hence, people often call it the Island of Peace. With its airport and institutes of higher education, it is also one of the most developed areas. Because of its picturesque location, Silchar is also used as the entry point to the neighbouring regions of Mizoram and Manipur. Almost 90% of its inhabitants are Bengalis who speak the Sylheti dialect, the rest being Manipuri (Meitei), Marwaris, Bishnupriya Manipuri, Dimasa Kachari (Barman), Assamese, and some tribal groups like Nagas.
# KhaspurLocated 20 kilometres away from Silchar, Khaspur offers you a chance to explore the ruins of a great Dimasa kingdom. The main attractions are the aged old king’s temple, the Sun Gate, and the Lion Gate.
# Dolu LakeA photographer’s delight and one of the most beautiful lakes in Silchar, Dolu lake is a peaceful spot that offers some quality time to spend all by yourself or with your loved ones.
# Maniharan TunnelOnly a few kilometres from Silchar, Maniharan Tunnel is a wonderful place for tourists. According to legends, the tunnel was built during the days of Lord Krishna and was once home to him.
# Badarpur FortAbout 16 kilometres away from the Badarpur Railway Station, situated on the bank of Barak River, the Badarpur Fort is an important historic place of Barak Valley.
# Bhubaneswar Temple
Situated at least 50 kilometres away from Silchar, the Bhubaneshwar Temple is one of the most celebrated temples of Lord Shiva and is located on top of Bhuvan Hill.