Silchar to Amritsar Distance

Home to the famous holy shrine “Golden Temple”, Amritsar is a sacred city in Punjab that draws the attention of various devotees and tourists throughout the year. This holy and serene city is also a site where events like Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and Operation Blue star happened. Famous for its glorious history, vibrant culture, lively festivals, beautiful handicrafts and lip-smacking delicacies, Amritsar is an interesting city to explore. The city is dotted with various forts, museums, bustling markets and religious sites.
 
Best Time to Visit
The months between November and March are considered ideal to visit Amritsar as the weather remains cool and favourable to explore the city.
 
Places to Visit
Besides visiting Golden Temple, star attraction of the city, you can also visit Jallianwala Bagh, Durgiana Temple, Gurdwara Mata Kaulan Sahib Ji, Kaulsar Sarovar, Central Sikh Museum, Gobindgarh Fort, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Akal Takht, Ram Bagh and Tarn Taran Sahib. Wagah Border, which is around 32 kms from Amritsar, is also a must-visit place. Try to reach there during evening parade which is worth experiencing. Shopaholics can visit bustling bazaars of Amritsar to buy Punjabi Jutti, Dupatta, traditional wear, electronic gadgets, traditional jewellery and many more. Hall Bazaar, Guru Bazaar, Clock Tower Market are some prominent markets of Amritsar. Book your Hotel near Golden Temple from Goibibo. 
 
Hotels and Restaurants
Amritsar is a total delight for foodies due to the variety of food it offers. There are many restaurants in Amritsar, which serve local authentic food. You can satiate your taste buds by savouring butter-dipped Amritsari Kulcha and Chole along with a glass of sweet lassi. Makhan Da Dhaba, Bhrawan Dhabba, Sunder Meat Shop and Giani Tea Stall are some popular places to get the real taste of Amritsari flavours.

Amritsar offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Amritsar to Luxury Hotels in Amritsar / Guest House in Amritsar, from 5 star Amritsar hotels to Homestays, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Amritsar to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Amritsar, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Amritsar for stay are near Amritsar Airport, Golden Temple, Ranjit Avenue, Mall Road and Railway Station Area. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
Amritsar is well-connected by air, road and rail transport network to the major cities of the country. Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Airport (ATQ) is an international airport, which is around 16 km from the city centre. This airport serves both domestic flights as well as international flights via major airlines like Air India, Vistara, SpiceJet, Indigo and Qatar Airways. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Amritsar Railway Station is the main railway station that connects Amritsar to major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, Agra, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Travelling to Amritsar by road is the most convenient and budget-friendly option. There are several private and state-operated Amritsar buses that ply to and from cities such as Delhi, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Jammu and Chandigarh. For getting around, buses, auto-rickshaws, cycle rickshaws and rented cars are easily available.

Silchar is a majestic city located on the banks of the River Barak in Assam. The city is surrounded by nature’s avid beauty attracting tourists throughout the year. Geographically, it is surrounded by Manipur, Bangladesh and Mizoram, making it an ideal destination to pass through. The city is highly developed and accessible to reach via air, road and rail. 
Best Time to Visit
Silchar is a year-round city. Summers and winters are very moderate. However, you can visit especially in April for Bihu (harvest festival) or in October for Navratri festival. It is recommended to book hotel in Silchar early as this is the peak season.
Places to Visit
Maniharan Tunnel, Bhubaneswar Temple, Lake Dolu, Kachari Fort, Bhairab Bari, Gandhibagh Park, ISKCON, Children’s Park are some known sightseeing places in the city. Nearby Khaspur has old ruins that date back to the time of Cachari kings.
Food and Restaurants
You will find plenty of Assamese and Bengali cuisine restaurants here. Khaar, Duck meat curry, Ou Khatta, Maasor Tenga are some known delicacies you can try when in Silchar. Borail View Hotel, Hotel Dhakaiya, Nahaaz Restaurant and Riya Palace are some good restaurants to dine at.  
Transportation
The city is efficiently connected to other cities via air, rail and road. Air connectivity of Silchar Airport (IXS) via regular flights to cities such as Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Agartala and Kolkata is time-efficient. Guwahati and Kolkata are connected to the city with direct flights from airlines such as IndiGo and SpiceJet. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. It is fairly easy to get to the main city from the airport by taxi. Silchar and Guwahati enjoy direct connectivity through road and rail. You can now easily reach Silchar railway station through long-distance trains from cities of India and through inter-state buses from neighbouring states such as Guwahati, Imphal, Shillong, Dimapur, Agartala and Aizawl. 
For getting around the city, cabs and taxis are appropriate.