ABOUT SILCHAR

Silchar, the district head quarter of Cachar District of Barak valley is situated at Southern part of Assam, North East India. The river Barak runs through the town with natural green valley and blue hills adjoined by Meghalaya in north, Mizoram in south, Tripura in west and Manipur in east. Its popularity owes to the presence of natural beauty and famed tea gardens. Academic institutes like National Institute of Technology Silchar, Silchar Medical College and Hospital are located in the vicinity of Silchar town. The places of interest in the city includes Tea Estates, Kachari Monarchy, others.

CLIMATE: The weather during February remains pleasant with day temperature of 20°C to 30°C.

TRAVEL INFORMATION: Silchar, the district headquarter of Cachar, is well connected by Air, Rail and Road. It is 20 km away from Silchar Air Port, Kumbhirgram. Participants are requested to arrange TA from their own institutions. However, if funds are available one way air fair from Kolkata - Silchar may be provided to some specific cases. Research scholars who do not have contingency grant, on prior information, may be provided Sleeper Class railway fare up to Guwahati and Bus fare (Guwahati - Silchar) subject to availability of fund. Indian Airlines and Kingfisher ply flights from Kolkata-Silchar and Guwahati-Silchar. For details, log on to Indian Airlines and Kingfisher.