There are a lot of beautiful and exquisite tourist places near Silchar, a visit to which is a must if you are on a trip to this place. Each of these places has its own distinct charm, which allures travelers from far and wide, to come and explore the scenes and sights unique only to these areas. Some of these famous places have mentioned below. So, just read on and explore all about the popular excursions from Silchar.Excursions from Silchar
Jatinga
Jatinga, an obscure gorgeous well-forested valley located in North Cachar Hill, is famous for its orange orchards and legendary for its phenomenal “bird suicide”. The mystery of Jatinga remains unveiled till date and attracts ornithologist from all over the world. On foggy, moonless nights, thousands of migratory birds die, rather commit suicide, between 7 pm and 10 pm.
Maibong
Maibong is a popular tourist destination of Assam, which used to be the old capital of the kingdom of the Kachari rulers from 16th to 18th century. Today, it serves as the regional headquarters of the district of North Cachar Hills. It is located at 25.3°N and 93.17°E. It has an average elevation of 355 meters. It is located at a distance of about 338 kilometers from the commercial city of Assam i.e. Guwahati.
Umrangshu
Umrangshu is one of the well-known hill-stations of Assam, which is located exactly at the border of Assam and Meghalaya. It is about 112 km from Haflong and lies against the superb background of the exquisite North Cacher Hill region. It is located at a distance of 224 km from Guwahati, the commercial city of Assam. The hill-station deserves a commendable importance as one of the must-visit places of Assam.
Guwahati
Guwahati (Guwa meaning Areca Nut, Haat meaning Market place) is the main cultural hub of the northeastern state of Assam. Cradled by the southern bank of the river Brahmaputra, it is one of the most rapidly growing cities in the whole of India. It also serves as the major commercial, cultural and educational center in the eastern zone of the country.
Hajo
The ancient town of Hajo is one of the most interesting places in the state of Assam, situated on the banks of river Brahmaputra, around 24 km from the city of Guwahati. What makes Hajo an important tourist destination is that this is the only place in the state where there is a confluence of three major religions of the world - Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism.
Sualkuchi
Situated at a distance of 35 km from Guwahati, Sualkuchi is known for the elusive Assamese silk woven here. This weaving custom of the place can be traced back to the 11th century, when King Dharmapal of the Pala Dynasty sponsored the craft and brought to this region, 26 families for the purpose of weaving. The entire process of silk manufacturing, right from the early stages of cocoons to spinning, dyeing, and finally weaving into exquisite saris and mekhela chaddar (traditional attire of Assam), can be seen in the numerous cottage industries and indigenous workshops. Truly, this place is worth giving a visit.
Madan Kamdev Temple
Madan Kamdev or Pancharath is a complex of 24 temples, located at a distance of 34 km from the city of Guwahati. It is also known as Khajuraho of Kamrup, as basic mortal weaknesses like love and passion has been engraved in the walls of the temple, just like those found in the Khajuraho temple of Madhya Pradesh. Studies have revealed that the ruins of the temple belonged to the era when Assam was ruled by the Pala Dynasty, in the 10th or 12th century AD. Such ethereal and breath taking beauty is seen in these carvings that tourists from all over the world come to see and admire these ageless creations of mortals.
