Borail wildlife sanctuary is situated in the neighborhood of the well known Assamese city Silchar, that is an effective gateway to at least three Northeastern Indian states. Silchar officially & proudly speaks Bengali but is also home to Assamese, Bengalis, Biharis, Marwari, Naga tribals and lots more—Silchar is a town of many surprises. Known as the ‘Island of Peace’ Silchar is steeped in history and has a varied cultural ethos.
Standing on the ruins of the Dimasa kingdom, on the banks of the magnificent Barak River in the Barak Valley, Silchar is surrounded by blankets of greenery, rolling, rocky hills and gushing tributaries Interestingly, the first-ever polo club by the British was formed here.
Today’s Silchar is a bustling town prone to traffic jams, buzzing with young chatter, being the education hub of South Assam.
Location: Borail Eco-Camp is situated at a distance of 35 km from Central Silchar. Falling in the Udarbond Forest range, near Indiranagar village, reaching the campsite is a virtually giddy experience with undulating hills opening up to lush tea gardens, and flowering greens.
By Air:
Silchar is well connected by Air with regular flights from Delhi and Kolkata. A new international Airport is under approval and is likely to bring about massive change in Silchar’s connectivity.
By Train:
A new Railway station has been developed at Silchar that gets trains from Guwahati, though the operation is also subject to prevailing weather conditions.
By Bus:
Silchar is connected to other North Eastern states by decent roads. Within Silchar, you have a few options for local transport. Auto-rickshaws and taxis are commonly available to go around the town.
Weather:
Silchar is prone to floods so avoid going there during the monsoons.
