Silchar is the headquarters of Cachar, a southern district in the state of Assam. It is the economic gateway to the part of Manipur and Mizoram state.
Silchar is situated on the bank of Barak River near the Bangladesh border. The map of Silchar shows the different areas of attractions.
The town of Silchar has tremendous commercial importance. It is a trade and processing centre for tea, rice and other agricultural products.
Papermaking and tea-box manufacturing are among other industrial products from this town.
Being a very peaceful place in the otherwise very disturbed North-East India, it earned the title of "Island of Peace" from former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Earlier Silchar used to be a part of Manipuri Empire but later annexed by the British and thus it came under Indian hegemony after the Independence.
The best time to visit Silchar is during winter which generally lasts between November and late February.
Travel to Silchar by rail is exciting. The Meter Gauge railway line from Guwahati to Silchar via Lumding is hailed as one of the most exciting pristine railway tracks of India.
Built by the British during the British rule, the railway line among high hills stands the testimony to the grandiose of what was once a highly popular city in the North-East. So, in order to have a smooth journey follow the Silchar travel map.
The first ever polo club in the world was formed at Silchar and the first competitive modern form of Polo was also played in Silchar. |
