Maibong, Silchar

Maibong is a popular Hill Station located 137 km from the town of Silchar, easily accessible by road. The name of the place literally means 'plenty of rice' in the Dimasa language. Maibong is located on the bank of the Mahur river and served as the capital of the erstwhile Dimasa and Kachari kingdoms.

Walking through this hill station will take you back in time and offer you glimpses of a once flourishing kingdom. Major tourist attractions in Maibong include ruins of the old city of Kachari Kingdom that is located on the south of the hill station.

You must also visit the Longthaini Noh Temple and the Ramchandi Temple that was constructed in the 12th century and is a monolithic temple with two roofs. Apart from these there are a few waterfalls in and around the town with the most popular being the Maibong Waterfalls.