Located in Cachar district of Assam, Silchar serves as a gateway to other Northeastern states such as Mizoram and Manipur. The city is full of tourist spots such as Maniharan tunnel, Gandhibag Park, Maibong, Hazo, and Bhubaneswar Temple, which speaks highly of Silchar’s cultural past. Bhubaneshwar temple located atop Bhuvan Hill is located at a distance of 50 km from Silchar. This famous temple is host to Lord Shiva and people from far come to offer prayers. The Maniharan tunnel which is believed to have been used by Lord Krishna, now hosts several temples of Garuha, Lakshmana, Lord Rama, and Hanuman. About 202 km away from the city is the historical town of Hajo which serves as a major pilgrim attraction due to the presence of Powa Mecca (a mosque) and Hayagriva Madhava Temple