Kachari Fort Cachar

The Cachar district in Assam has a very important historical connection as it used to be the capital of the Cachar Kings during the medieval times. One such famous historical fort here is the Kachari Fort which is considered to be one of the magnificent forts to be visited in this area and tourists come here to see the remains of this kingdom at Khaspur which makes the place more interesting. It reflects the rich cultural heritage of the ancient era through the fine quality of work done by the engineers of those times. The fort is covered on all sides by the lush greenery which makes the place picturesque. The beautiful carvings on the walls of the fort depict the life style that the people of Assam had in those times. This fort used to be the pride of the Kachari kingdom and the existence of this site even today enhances the glory of Assam. Visiting this fort is a treat to the eyes as you get to see the heritage of the state which has been preserved with a lot of effort. Although the walls of the fort look worn out due to ages, but the smell of our ancient days makes the place worth visiting. You get the touch of both Hinduism as well as the Non Aryan culture at the Kachari Fort

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The fort is a great place for a stroll during daytime, apart from this site, travelers also find interest in the nearby attractions like Sri Kancha Kanti Devi Mandir, Maniharan Tunnel, Bhubaneswar Temple and Hindustan Paper Corporation Ltd. All these places are located within driving distance from the fort and can be reached by planning a local sightseeing tour in a day.

Getting There 

The Silchar Railway Station is the nearest junction to Khaspur; from here there are many local transportation systems like rental cars and auto rickshaws that carry tourists to the Kachari Fort.