Silchar

Silchar (Bengali: শিলচর Śilcar SHIHL-chawr, Assamese: শিলচৰ Śilcar xihl-sawr) is the largest city city of the Barak Valley region of Assam, India.

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Bengali and Manipuri (Meitei) are the official languages of Silchar and the rest of the Barak Valley. However, as it is in the state of Assam, Assamese is the state official language that is used in state government offices. In addition, most well-educated locals will also be able to speak Hindi and English.

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24.91305692.9786111 Silchar Airport (IXS ^IATA). Silchar is connected to Kolkata, Guwahati, Agartala and Imphal by air. (updated May 2019)

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Bus service is available from Guwahati, Shillong (9 hrs), Agartala, Imphal, Aizawl.

Buses arrive/depart from ISBT (bus terminal about 5km west of city centre) or Capital Point (central street with several ticket counters).

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For trains one have to come to Lumding from Guwahati by BG trains and then MG train to Silchar, it take more or less 12 hours.

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Map of Silchar

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Bhuban Hills.
Khaspur. The Capital of Old Cachari Kingdom. Beautiful place with the ruins of the fort used by the Cachari Kings.
Silchar (Polytechnic).
Tea Gardens, Central Univ. ((20 Km), NIT , Medical College, Airport, Central Road Market Area etc.).

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Abhahan, Premtola. Book Stall
Ellora Market, Near Ellora Hotel. Foreign Goods
Vishal Mega Mart, Central Road.

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Luchi and Alurdom

Borail View Hotel, Park Road (Near Red Cross Society).
The Godfather, Central Road. Delicious food. Reasonable prices. Vegetarian options.
Hasty Tasty, Club Road. Serves good vegetarian food.
Nahaz, U K D Sarani (Near Women's College), ☏ +91 9435072558. 1PM to 9.30 PM. Specializes in Thai and Chinese fast Food, The most happening place in Silchar
Riya Palace, Opp Gandhi Bagh (Opp Gandhi Bagh).
Shahi, Imperial Mall, Club Road (Near Ellora Super Market).

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Hotel Borail View and Riya Palace, Park Road.
Hotel Cachar Club, Club Road (near Capital Point). 3900 rupees.

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