Jorhat to Silchar Flights

Silchar airport is a domestic airport and has an IATA code IXS. This airport was built in the year 1944 by the British Air Force and now it has a capacity of handling 300 passengers at a time. The airport has got a single terminal and is located around 27 km from the city centre in the Kumbhirgram area. The airport is one of the most important airports of the North East that connects the state with other major cities like Agartala, Kolkata, and Guwahati in full. The airport is maintained by the airport authority of India. Modern-day facilities and amenities like baggage trolleys, duty-free shops, a public grievance cell, a lost and found department, cargo loading, shops, and eateries are present at the airport. Passengers have to take a taxi or hire a vehicle to reach the city centre.

Silchar is the second largest city in the state of Assam and is situated on the banks of river Barak near the Bangladesh border. The city is mostly famous for its tea gardens and the tea here has a beautiful aroma that is exported worldwide. It is surrounded by the states of Manipur and Mizoram in the East and South and by Barail Hills in the North. Silchar derives its name from two words ëShilí which means rocks and ëCharí which means fields, hence Silchar means rocky fields. It is a beautiful city filled with lush green vegetation on hill slopes. Silchar as a kingdom was ruled by the Kachari rulers. During the imperial British rule, the city became the headquarters of Cachar in 1832. It was during this time that the city was named Silchar. From the mid-19th century, several shrines were constructed in the cities which are famous now. Other than that Silchar is now famous for its missionary schools, and polo grounds. The city is now well-connected in the North East and is a prominent centre for trade and commerce. Present-day Silchar has a trade and processing unit for tea, rice, and other agricultural products. Manufacturing industries to manufacture paper and tea boxes are also present here. In recent years it has come up as an eminent educational hub of North East. Assam University is a prominent university in the city. Other than that premier engineering institutes like the National Institute of technology, medical colleges like Silchar Medical College and hospital, Law colleges like A.K. Chanda Law College, and other significant engineering and Polytechnic colleges are also famous at Silchar. The city is a melting pot of cultures and this is evident from the culture and cuisine of the area. Foods like aloo Pitaka, and duck meat Curry are famous in the city. As the city is located near the hills, the weather remains pleasant all through the year but if you are planning to visit the ideal time is between November and February.

Jorhat airport has an IATA code JRH. The airport has only got a single terminal that only supports domestic flights. The airport is located around 5 km from the city centre. Several flights are operational from the airport which connects set two major cities like Guwahati, Kolkata, and Bangalore. This airport has all basic public facilities and amenities like a lost and found department, cargo handling section, public grievance cell, air grievance cell, hotel, and transport booking. The airport is a well-connected airport and tourists can book rental taxis or can avail the public transport from the airport complex itself to reach desired destinations.

Jorhat is another major city of Assam and acts as an entry point to both states of Assam and Nagaland. It is located on the shores of the Brahmaputra River. The city of Jorhat derives its name from two words ëJorí which means joint and ëHatí which means market. The two markets namely Macharhaat and Chowkihaat are situated by the side of the river Bhogdoi ever since the 18th century. It was the capital city of the last ruling Ahom king Gaurinath Singha in the 18th century. Later on, the capital was shifted to Sibsagar in 1794. During the Ahom rule, Jorhat became one of the prosperous centres of trade and commerce. The city fell in 1817 during the Burmese invasion and was destroyed. In 1825 the Burmese wear defeated by the British who took the city under their control. In the 1800s several important buildings like schools, colleges, and railway stations were established in the city which made it rise to its glory. Jorhat now is a place important for trade and commerce purposes and the tea plantations here. An unknown hidden secret is that it is the main hub of Assamese jewellery design and making. The artisans use traditional styles and practice age-old techniques to make authentic jewellery with precious stones and gold. The people here are mostly Ahom people who migrated from South East Asia and they are intermixed with the Aryan people. The Bodo community makes one of the largest groups of people here. We can also see the influence of Bengali and Tibeto Burman in languages in the city. It is a very well-connected city of Assam with several manufacturing units that have come up in recent years. It is advised to visit the city during October and February. The most famous dishes at Jorhat which are a must-try are bamboo shoots, dal and eggs, fish stew, and tarkari. Traditional handicrafts include bamboo and cane products, pottery, smoking pipes, textiles, and ancient traditional-style weapons.