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Silcharশিলচর
Spend 1–2 days in Silchar to see the market district, Bhasha Shahid memorial and nearby Barak Valley sights; onward travel can continue from here.
Silchar is the largest town in Assam's Barak Valley, a rail hub and short‑haul airport. Its attractions cluster around the riverfront and markets, so a half‑day walk covers the highlights. Longer stays are only needed if you plan further travel beyond the valley.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (monsoon flooding)
- Airport
- IXS
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Silchar112 ▾
- Police / General emergencies112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Silchar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetySilchar is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on traffic and seasonal floods.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / general emergencies (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIXS Silchar Airport (Flights to Kolkata, Guwahati, Agartala, Imphal).
- Getting aroundAuto‑rickshaws dominate the town; hire one for short trips (≈₹30–₹50 per km).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea (street stall)₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per room₹3,900 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per room₹5,500 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per room₹8,000 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹1,800 (≈ US$25) · High ₹2,800 (≈ US$35)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IXS Silchar Airport (Flights to Kolkata, Guwahati, Agartala, Imphal)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jun (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Silchar: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto‑rickshaws dominate the town; hire one for short trips (≈₹30–₹50 per km). Buses connect to Guwahati, Shillong and Agartala; train station is 2 km from centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Guwahati
goDoor to door: ≈3 h
Train from Silchar station, about 3 h
Largest city in Assam; good for museums and river cruise.
Shillong
cautionDoor to door: ≈9 h
Bus from ISBT Silchar, about 9 h
Long ride; only if you have extra time.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Cachar Club
₹3,900 (2026 estimate)
Hotel Borail View
Central location
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,800–2,800 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Silchar Airport‑city taxi (one way)1 × ₹350 · check | ₹350 |
| Auto‑rickshaw ride (5 km)1 × ₹150 · check | ₹150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹560 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,160 per person per day, bed included | ₹6,160≈ US$70 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea (street stall) | ₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at The Godfather (veg) | ₹120–₹200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (per km) | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Train ticket Silchar‑Guwahati (second class) | ₹150–₹250 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monsoon floods can disrupt road travel in Apr–Jun; check local reports.
- Last auto‑rickshaw rides may end after 9 pm; arrange a taxi if you stay late.
Emergency numbers
- Police / General emergencies
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / General emergencies112
Embassy
US consulate in Kolkata (check address); other embassies in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Silchar Airport → city centre (taxi): about ₹350 (≈ US$4), 10 min (check)
- Silchar → Guwahati (train, second class): ₹150–₹250 (≈ US$2–3), ≈3 h (check)
Say or show
- দুঃখিত — Excuse me / Sorry (dukhito)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- এটা কত? — How much is this? (eta koto?)
- বস স্টপ কোথায়? — Where is the bus stop? (bos stop kothay?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Silchar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (monsoon flooding) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Guwahati for a broader Assam experience.
- Include a guided walk of the Bhasha Shahid memorial for history buffs.
Sources
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