Encircled by hills on all the sides, Silchar can truly be described as the paradise on earth. Endowed with natural and scenic beauty, Silchar in the district of Cachhar lies to the left of River Barak. The sprawling tea gardens of Silchar adds to the beauty of the city.

The city has a considerable portion of Bengali population who converse in Sylhetti, one form of the Bengali language. Representing the vibrant and dynamic culture of the region, Silchar celebrates numerous festivals, prominent amongst which are the famous Durga Puja and Gandhi Mela. Agriculture is one of the main occupation of the people of Silchar.

Amidst the picturesque landscape of the region, the premier institutions of education stands tall with their over imposing structures that adds to the glory and grandeur of the city. Considered to be one of the traditional seat of imparting education, Silchar is blessed with many premier educational institutions like the Regional Engineering College of Assam.

Silchar is bestowed with an unparalleled natural beauty that casts a magical spell on the tourists who are overwhelmed at the bewitching beauty of the city. Some of the notable tourist spot of the area are:

Bhuban Hill- The Bhuban Hill presents one with an enchanting view of nature that enthralls the tourists with its natural beauty
Sri Kancha Kanti Devi Temple- One of the most revered place of Assam, the temple of Sri Kancha Kanti Devi draws several devotees who visit to seek divine blessings and eternal happiness

The charming city of Silchar bears relics of the rich historical legacies of the bygone golden era that has triggered down to the modern age.

Last Updated on 10 January 2011