Silchar (Bengali: শিলচর Śilcar, Assamese: শিলচৰ Śilcar) is the largest city of the Barak Valley region of Assam, India.
Understand
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[edit]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.
Get in
[edit]By plane
[edit]- 1 Silchar Airport (IXS IATA). Silchar is connected to Kolkata, Guwahati, Agartala and Imphal by air.
By bus
[edit]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).
By train
[edit]- 2 Silchar NFR (Bhasha Shahid Station). The railway station with memories of the Bengali language movement in Assam. In 1961, the government of Assam issued a circular making Assamese mandatory, prompting protests from Bengalis in the Barak Valley. On 19 May 1961, the Assam Police opened fire on unarmed protesters at Silchar station, resulting in 11 deaths. The state government later withdrew the circular, and Bengali became an official language in the Barak Valley region. Every year, 19 May is celebrated as Bhasha Shahid Dibas to commemorate the incident.
Get around
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Map of Silchar
See and do
[edit]- 1 Khaspur. The Capital of Old Cachari Kingdom. Beautiful place with the ruins of the fort used by the Cachari Kings.
Do
[edit]Buy
[edit]- Abhahan, Premtola. Book Stall
- Ellora Market, Near Ellora Hotel. Foreign Goods
- Vishal Mega Mart, Central Road.
Eat
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- 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).
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- Hotel Borail View and Riya Palace, Park Road.
- Hotel Cachar Club, NH 54 Club Rd (near Capital Point), ☏ +91 3842 -247025, +91-9957563903, [email protected]. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi. ₹3,900.
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