Silchar - Tourism Attractions

Tourism Attractions

• Khaspur:20 k.m. from Silchar stands the ruin of a great capital of historical time and importance. Khaspur was the capital of the “Kachari Kings” and its construction was completed in 1690 AD. The main attractions are the Lion Gate, the Sun Gate and aged old kings temple. The original palace is in a state of non-existence, but its subsidiaries, the main entrance gate, the `Suryadwar`; `Debalaya` are still there intact. The entrances are of elephant-patterns.

• Bhubaneshwar Temple:It is the most celebrated temple of Lord Shiva in the entire South Assam. The Bhubeneswar temple situates at a distance of about 50 k.m. from Silchar and is located on the top the Bhuvan hill. This is a place of pilgrimage and during the festival of Shivaratri, thousand of Shivayats march towards the hill top to worship Lord Shiva. This temple by its geographical location attracts a lot of hikers as there are no motor roads to reach the hill top. One has to hike at least 17 k.m. from the plains to the temple.
• Iskcon Temple :It is lord krishna temple
• Kancha Kanti Kali Mandir:Located at a distance of 17 k.m. from Silchar stands the historical & most celebrated temple of South Assam, i.e. the temple of Mother Goddess “Kachakanti”. She is said to be amalgamation of 2 powerful Hindu deity, i.e. mother DURGA & mother KALI. The original temple was built in the year 1806 AD by the then Kachari king. Human sacrifices were offered to the Goddess till 1818 AD. The Old temple however is ruined now, and is replaced by new temple.
• Gandhibag Park:It is located in centre of silchar city
• Maniharan Tunnel:Maniharan Tunnel is a popular pilgrim spot about 5 km from Bhubaneswar temple. As per legends, this tunnel was once used by Lord Krishna. The holy River Tribeni flows beneath this tunnel. Maniharan temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, is situated in the premises of this tunnel.