Silchar (শিলচর), Assam

Ruins of the kingdom of Kachari in Silchar, Assam


Silchar (Assamese: শিলচর) is the second largest city in Assam, India. It serves as the headquarters of Cachar district and is the gateway to the state of Mizoram. The city has a population of 230,000 people (2012 estimate).

Silchar is on the southern part of Assam, on the banks of the Barak River. The city has a number of primary industry such as papermaking and agricultural products.

Planning your trip to Silchar

You can reach Silchar by taking a bus from Guwahati.

Places of Interest in Silchar

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