About Maniharan Tunnel
Prime Day & Hours: Weekends
Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours
Tickets: Free Entry
Nearest Railway Station: Silchar Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Silchar Airport
Nearest Bus Stop: Silchar, ISBT
Maniharan Tunnel, located near Bhuban Hill outside Silchar in Assam, is a historic pilgrimage site and natural wonder that is full of myths and spirituality. This sandstone tunnel is said to have been walked through by Lord Krishna, as described in the Mahabharata, making it one of the best places to visit in Silchar. It goes through a peaceful shrine complex with temples for Krishna, Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman, and Garuda.
The tunnel is about 5 km from the Bhuvan Mahadev Temple and is located above the holy Tribeni River. It is a beautiful place to visit because of the lush hills that surround it. It draws people in large numbers during the Holi, Shivratri, Baruni, and Diljatra festivals, when rituals and fairs make the place come alive.
Visitors can walk through the dimly lit passageway, look at old carvings, and enjoy views framed by trees. This makes it a great place for people who are interested in history, spirituality, or nature. The tunnel is also a gentle path for walking that connects temple circuits.
Maniharan Tunnel Highlights
• Walk through Maniharan Tunnel, Silchar, a centuries-old sandstone tunnel tied to Lord Krishna, as per Mahabharata lore.
• Explore intimate temples dedicated to Krishna, Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman, and Garuda, perched above the tunnel and along the ridge.
• Visit during Holi, Shivratri, Baruni, and Diljatra, when the site becomes a lively pilgrimage hub, with decorated fairgrounds, devotional music, and colourful rituals.
