West Palm Beach to Silchar Flights

  About West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach is a quaint coastal city located in the South Florida region. The city is known for its touristy vibe and the perfect summer vacation spot.

Best time to visit West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach might be an affluent neighbourhood, but it's only perfect for vacations, especially for those who wish to run away from the cold winters. The temperatures in the city can go up to 32 degree Celsius, which is quite high. Thanks to the range of temperatures, it is perfect for a summer break. This easily makes summer the most populated time in West Palm Beach for tourists. Not just people from around the world but people from within the United States, flock over to get some of the sun and wind. Irrespective of the humidity and heat that is prevalent in the air, tourists don't mind as long as they get to have fun in the water. However, to avoid the crowd and the excess heat too, March to May is your best bet. The temperatures are very calm and enough to enjoy the waters and beach. Plus, the season also has some fun events such as the Winter Equestrian Festival, Palm Beach International Boat Show, Palm Beach International Film Festival and most importantly, SunFest. It is the most famous music and art fest that takes place in West Palm Beach every year. Perhaps you might find a like-minded crowd who also plan to head for this festival.

The months following summer in West Palm Beach, from September to November, are also quite pleasant. The temperatures are very soothing, and it poses as the perfect relaxing trip that you have been seeking for. The city also sees a drop in the accommodation prices as hotel bookings in West Palm Beach become cheap and convenient. Plus, as the city gears for the winters, the vibe and atmosphere are also quite likeable. The only big matter of concern during this time, though, is the looming hurricanes. There are high chances of hurricanes lashing over the shores and the city of West Palm Beach, making tourism and travelling for touristy pleasures, not enjoyable. The weather report might even ask you to stay indoors and avoid bad weather. It would certainly dampen the mood, especially for a tourist. Hence, before you do make your trip, ensure to check the weather for all possible concerns that could crop up. Accordingly, make your trip to the city. The city does have fun events during this season with Lagoon Fest and Flavour Palm Beach as the highlights.

Places to visit in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach is known to be the cultural hub of South Florida, thanks to the plethora of amazing structures and events the city witnesses. West Palm Beach is home to many arts and cultural venues, including museums and societies. You can start with the Norton Museum of Art, where you will find some astounding art collections. Further expanding your art rendezvous, you can visit the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The city is also acknowledged for its wildlife conservation. Places such as McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary, Lion Country Safari and Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society are some of the establishments that take good care of wildlife and conserve endangered species. With a slew of lovely nature comes some botanical gardens and parks too that add to the charm of West Palm Beach. Mounts Botanical Garden and Okeeheelee Park are some of them that would easily get a tourist's attention for their lovely landscapes and picture-worthy scenery. It basically resonates the beauty of West Palm Beach and shouldn't be missed at any cost.

Things to do in West Palm Beach

The nightlife of West Palm Beach is known through all states. Not just the exquisite food culture but even the nightlife with parties and pub-crawls, all make quite an experience. It would be nice to soak in all the sun and tourist attractions during the day and round up the whole trip by downing good beer and other liquor. Even the shopping scenes in West Palm Beach is a stand-out. You will be thrilled by some of the brands and retail clothing with an amazing collection. Popular places such as Clematis Street and CityPlace are your hub to explore more of the shopaholic in you. There are party bike pub crawls available in the city so you can book a ride for yourself and drink up with total strangers. You can also opt for fishing and catch the famous peacock bass in your expedition. It wouldn't be a total loss to splurge on a cruise trip around the beach.

Food and Restaurants in West Palm Beach

With a proximity to the ocean, West Palm Beach has seafood as its staple food. You will find variations in their curation of dishes with seafood as the base. Interestingly, the food here would do you good. Unlike how the flight tickets to reach West Palm Beach are too steep and unaffordable, the cuisine is cheap. In fact, in competition with Miami and other big cities in Florida, West Palm Beach actually has a reasonable and affordable front in terms of dining. You can order some fancy food at an establishment and still be left with a good amount left in your pockets. This actually gives you enough money to experiment with more food in the coastal city. The best of West Palm can be experienced at some local favourites such as Clematis Street, Tin Fish and Bimini Twist. Grouper and shrimp are the two popular bases of seafood that are produced here and something you'll probably get to enjoy if you don't mind trying something new. Table 26, The Regional Kitchen and Public House are some more local restaurants that offer an exciting melange of flavours in their dishes.

In addition to the lovely seafood that the city makes, they also have reserved food establishments to cater to ethnic restaurants. In fact, these restaurants are quite famous too as the spread ranges from Italian to Greek. In fact, Greek, Italian and Mexican are known to be the most popular and sought-after cuisine after the classic West Palm seafood. Restaurants such as Agora Mediterranean Kitchen, Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar and Bellagio are some of the famous food establishments that offer the three cuisines. Thanks to Florida's proximity to Cuba, the city of Wes Palm also sees a good audience for Cuban dishes and liquor. Havana is one such place where you would enjoy the classic Cuban dishes along with some lovely Tequilas. The food culture in West Palm Beach is certainly the kind that would make you and your stomach super happy.

How to reach West Palm Beach

Flight connectivity to West Palm Beach from India is excellent but requires a lot of layovers and patience from the traveller. There are no direct flights to West Palm Beach from India. In fact, reaching West Palm will actually require you to connect with two different flights. Reaching West Palm Beach is quite tough and the connectivity, even though it is decent, is far too time-consuming. Airlines such as Qatar Airways, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Canada, have regular flights connecting West Palm Beach and Delhi. While Qatar Airways has only one layover in Doha, other flights expect to have two layovers in cities such as Boston, Paris, New York City, London, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago and more. Basically, the flights to West Palm Beach take the domestic route with layovers in the cities of the US. The most popular route to West Palm Beach is via Boston and New York. The flight duration is quite a lot depending on which airlines and international route to West Palm Beach you choose. It takes approximately 20 hours to reach, but with layovers and connecting flights, the duration is subject to change.

Many travellers tend to pick Miami as the destination and drive down to West Palm Beach. Flight connectivity to Miami from India and even within the US is easier, hence, this option is considered. A transit visa is required, and travellers must apply for one to ensure that their trip is smooth. Since there are connecting flights to be boarded from cities within the US to reach West Palm Beach, the embassy has made it compulsory for the travellers to hold a visa. The flight tickets to West Palm Beach are a little steep. Thanks to the city being a rich man's paradise, the flight tickets to West Palm Beach basically reflect the same expensive lifestyle. As long as you make prior flight ticket bookings to West Palm Beach, you wouldn't have to worry much. Even in terms of accommodation, the prices could be expensive, but if you book your hotels in West Palm Beach well in advance, that is one thing you wouldn't have to worry about. Steer clear of the peak season as people from the entire East Coast flock over to West Palm Beach for vacation, which could lead to everything turning expensive.

  About Silchar

Silchar is a small town in the state of Assam, located on the South-Eastern side from the state capital Guwahati. It has been coined as the 'Island of Peace' by the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. The city is nestled amid wide expanses of lush greenery. Much of Silchar's cultural heritage is a testament to the British influence on the town. There have been various developments in terms of building the airport to cashing in on the tea plantations, that have taken in recent years. The quaint town is one of the developing cities in India with a busy airport. The Silchar airport was initially a Royal Air Force that was built during the Second World war by the Britishers. However, after the war was over and they lost command in India, the airport was passed on to the Royal Indian Air Force, which eventually opted to open a commercial airport.

The small town enjoys a good number of tourists because of the neutral yet pleasant climate it has to offer. The flights to Silchar are also well-connected, further enhancing tourism in the city. The accommodation is not lavish, but you can still book a hotel room in Silchar and enjoy the scenic views.

Best time to visit Silchar

Silchar's location is ideal for travelling at any time of the year. There is no restriction as such to visit Silchar only in specific seasons. However, the experience of Silchar's beauty can only be experienced depending on the time you visit the small town. The climate is quite neutral and perfect for many who wish to take up an impromptu flight to Silchar and relish the serenity of the place. Winters in Silchar can be quite cold with temperatures falling down to 10 degree Celsius. The season kicks off from October and stretches on till March. The trails turn misty, and the city looks beautiful under the winter sun. This is the perfect time to visit if you wish to indulge in some exploring of Silchar while engaging in adventure activities.

Summers in Silchar are also quite pleasant as the temperature ranges between 25 degree Celsius and 35 degree Celsius. Starting from April, the summers stay with Silchar till June. The season does witness many tourists for its pleasant ambience and environment, making it the peak season. With the enchanting weather and sublime air, exploring more of Silchar definitely becomes easier. The sun isn't too harsh and helps tourists check out some of the attractions without sweating it out.

Monsoons in Silchar begin from July and stretch up to September. Due to its location and the torrent rains that the town witnesses, travelling during monsoon is not advisable. The city sees frequent showers, which could turn somewhat risky as the possibility of floods in Silchar is quite high. Not to mention how the roads turn mucky too, making transit within the town difficult. The flight tickets to Silchar might drop during the off-season. If you think you can deal with the heavy rains, then you should give it a go and also get some great deals on flights to Silchar.

Places to visit in Silchar

Silchar's fame comes from the vast expanse of teas that it grows. They have a dedicated Tea Garden which showcases how the tea plants are maintained and everything pertaining to the processing of the leaves. With its a beautiful sight and informative tour, visiting the Tea Garden is a must when in Silchar. You should also check out Haflong, which is a small but quaint hilly town which is surrounded by scintillating water streams, green hills and exquisite waterfalls. Silchar is also famous for all the temples it has, including the Kancha Kanti Kali Temple, Bhuban Temple and ISKCON Temple.

Things to do in Silchar

There are very few things that can be done in Silchar. One of the top things to do would be to go on a pilgrimage and visit all the lovely temples that are present in the town. Or you can always opt to venture out of the town, a few kilometres away and find some new travel expeditions to indulge in. Khaspur seems like an excellent option to try this out. It has relics from the Dimasa kingdom and some tourist attractions. You can visit the place and check it out. If you're looking for peace and serenity, then you should visit the Dolu Lake and go on a photography excursion. The place offers some scenic views that would make for good postcards.

Food and Restaurants in Silchar

Silchar's food culture is not as flourishing as one would expect. Assamese cuisine is known to be eccentric from the rest of the cities in the country. With the Bengali-influence interspersed with their own flavours, the cuisine is certainly one of a kind and delicious. Some of the famous authentic dishes from the Assamese culture include Khar, an exquisite meat delicacy which also has flavours of raw papaya, taro and pulses. The dish is certainly odd but worth the try.

Assamese also indulge in cooking duck and are pretty good at it. Their duck meat curry is one of the best. However, the dish is only reserved for special occasions which include festivals, weddings and more. If you do come across something called an Oou Khatta, do not hesitate to try. The sweet and sour chutney is made from elephant apple and is a blast of flavours in the mouth. There is a handful but relevant vegetarian food options too. The famous one is Xaak Aru Bhaji, which is a mix of vegetables cooked together and garnished with herbs, garlic, ginger and lemon.

There are a few good restaurants in Silchar, but none of them exclusively sell the real Assamese cuisine. In fact, to cater to the tourist crowd, they often have dishes that are famous and easy to sell. Nevertheless, you should still check out their down-to-earth dishes. Nahaz, Sudakshina, Eclipse - The Restro Lounge, Hasty Tasty, Swarupa Restaurant are some names that you should remember when you go to Silchar.

How to reach Silchar (Transportation)

By Air

Silchar Airport was originally built by the British as Royal Air Force. However, after the freedom movement, when the British left the country, the authority changed to the Royal Indian Air Force. The airport has been used for commercial purposes since then. Located about 29 km away from the main city area of Silchar in Assam, the airport does enjoy a good number of flights and passengers. Flights to Silchar regularly fly as it is one of the busiest airports in the state. Located at 338 ft above the sea level, the airport offers quite a scenic view during take-off and landing. The airport enjoys great flight connectivity from Silchar to major cities such as Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati. In fact, Air India, SpiceJet and IndiGo airlines have dedicated flights to Silchar, enabling the city to be of reach for major Indian cities.

The airport has only one terminal and handles flights taking domestic routes to Silchar. From Silchar airport to the main city, there are Volvo bus services made available to help travellers with their travel plans. There are taxi cabs also present at the airport that you can hire. These are the only two modes of transport to reach the city centre. However, once you're in the city, you can book a hotel in Silchar and start exploring.

By Rail

Silchar railway station is also called Bhasha Shahid Railway Station, which could be a mouthful to say. The location is precisely in the middle of the city, making transport within the city easy. The railway has excellent connection from Silchar to the rest of Indian cities. There are trains from Silchar connecting with Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Vizag, Coimbatore, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Agartala, Patna, Thiruvananthapuram and more. On a total, it is claimed that the city connects with approximately 170 cities in the country. Considering how the train connectivity from Silchar to other cities in India is so impeccable, the demand for it is also high.

Hence, you should book your tickets to Silchar in advance. It is necessary to get a confirmed ticket and for that to happen, you will have to book tickets in advance. Despite having only three platforms, the station has managed to maintain a good log of cities visiting and exiting Silchar.

By Road                                                                             

Flight tickets to Silchar could be exorbitant due to its high demand. However, in comparison, the road is believed to be the most convenient way to reach the city. The domestic road routes to Silchar are perfectly connected, leading many travellers to opt for this choice. Some travellers actually get down at Guwahati and opt for a bus journey. Since roadway is the most favourable way to reach Silchar, many visit the state capital and take buses from there.

The Assam State Transport Corporation (ATSC) provides public AC and non-AC buses to passengers heading to Silchar from Guwahati. In fact, major cities in the North-east offer to travel to Silchar via their dedicated buses.