Best places to visit in Sivasagar

1. Siva Dol

Siva Dol secured 1 Position in the list of Best places to visit in Sivasagar

Place Description

Shiva dol is a group of structures comprising three Hindu temples of Sivadol, Vishnudol and Devidol shrines, and a museum. These are located on the banks of the Sivasagar tank, also known as the Borpukhuri tank, in the heart of Sivasagar, in the Indian state of Assam. The tank was constructed between 1731 and 1738 and the temples were built in 1734 by Bar Raja Ambika, queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha. The height of the Sivadol is 104 feet and the perimeter is 195 feet at the base. It is crowned with an 8-foot high golden-dome.

Visitor Comments

Great place to experience past Ahom Dynasty and architecture
Beautiful breathtaking view of the largest man made tank
Really a nice historical monument.

Timings

7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM

2. Talatal Ghar (Best places to visit in Sivasagar)

Place Description

The Talatal Ghar is an 18th century palace and military base located in Rangpur, 4 kilometres from present-day Sivasagar, Assam, India. It is the largest of the monument built during the Ahom era. King Rudra Singha was responsible for the construction of Kareng Ghar, but the present structure was built by king Rajeswar Singha. It was initially built as an army base. It had 2 tunnels and 3 underground floors. Currently this structure is in dilapidated condition, the present ruins betray the grandeur that the palace was once endowed with.

Visitor Comments

Must visit place to relive the Glorious days of Ahom Dynasty
Has multiple floors some of which are underground
It has two secret tunnels and three floors below ground level…

Timings

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

3. Kareng Ghar (Best places to visit in Sivasagar)

Place Description

Kareng, also known as The Garhgaon Palace, is located in Garhgaon 15 kilometres from Sivasagar, Assam, India. The palace structures were made of wood and stone. In 1751 Sunenphaa, son of Sukhrungphaa, constructed the brick wall of about 5 kilometres in length surrounding the Garhgaon Palace and the masonry gate leading to it.
After the destruction of the old palace it was rebuilt around 1752 as the present seven-storied structure by Suremphaa.
The earliest constructions were commissioned by Sukhrungphaa in 1698 AD. Rangpur was the capital of the Ahom Kingdom and served as its military station.

Visitor Comments

Very nice historical palace of the ahom kings
I love the clean campus and also the beautifully maintained palace
the capital of the Ahom kingdom for many years.

Timings

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

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4. Rang Ghar ৰংঘৰ

Rang Ghar ৰংঘৰ placed 4 Position in the list of Best places to visit in Sivasagar

Place Description

The Rang Ghar is a two-storeyed building that was once used as the royal sports-pavilion. It was a place where Ahom kings and nobles would gather to watch games like buffalo fights and other sports during the Rongali Bihu festival in the Ahom capital of Rangpur. It is located three kilometres away from the center of Sivasagar Town, by the side of the Assam Trunk Road. The Rang Ghar is situated to the northeast of the Rangpur Palace, which is a seven-storied royal complex consisting of the Talatal Ghar and the Kareng Ghar.

Visitor Comments

Must visit the beautiful place to see the makings and history of Ahom dynasty
It is the First ever sport pavilion built in Asia
Rang Ghar is the oldest Amphitheatres in Asia.

5. Uttaran Museum

Museum

Visitor Comments

A great museum with a lot of antique collections from the Ahom kingdom
It is a private museum with good old cultural artifacts
An effort of one individual to collect and showcase the culture of the region.

6. Sivasagar Tank

Sivasagar Tank is ranked 6th on the list of Best places to visit in Sivasagar.

Place Description

Sivasagar Tank, also known as Borpukhuri, is a large tank in Sivasagar that was dug by the Ahoms in the 18th century. It is situated in the heart of Sivasagar, Assam, India. The tank is located near the Sivasagar Sivadol, which is a major landmark of the town. Covering an area of 120 acres, the tank is 64 feet deep.

Visitor Comments

Such a beautiful and amazing place … heart of sivsagar town ..
Nice place to relax and take calm deep breadth in the morning & evening
It covers an area of 120 acres and is fed by natural springs.

7. Assam Tai Museum

Museum

Visitor Comments

The artifacts are well preserved
Displays of Tai Ahom History and Assamese traditions – Culture are very good.
Beautiful and valued for children and youngsters.

Timings

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

8. Swargadeo Rudrasingha Park

Park

Visitor Comments

Nice historic place to gain knowledge
Really a good initiative to beautify the historical monument
The place is still under construction, so don’t expect too much.

Timings

8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

9. Devi Dol

Devi Dol is at 9 Position in the list of Best places to visit in Sivasagar

Visitor Comments

The queen built the Temple to worship goddess Durga (the goddess of power)
A historical place at the midle of the town with awesome nature… amazing..
Devi Dol is flanked by Shiva Dol on one side and Vishnu Dol on the other.

10. Bakhar Bengena Tree

Bakhar Bengena Tree is ranked 10th in the list of Best places to visit in Sivasagar Historical Landmark.

Visitor Comments

Normally you won’t see any Brinjal tree this Big
It is one of the oldest living trees on the planet
Nearby area has many ONGC rigs for drilling of oil.

Timings

Open 24 hours

11. Pohu Garh

Bird Watching Area

Visitor Comments

Beautiful place to view sunset, lots of birds
The nature and the beauty it has is really awesome
A total of 90+ birds with photographic evidence recorded here by me.

Timings

Open 24 hours

12. Panidehing Bird Sanctuary

Bird Watching Area

Visitor Comments

In winter, thousands of migratory birds arrive to this sanctuary
A beautiful natural place
Make sure to visit the place in the morning.

13. Gola Ghar

Place Description

The Gola Ghar is a historical monument located in Joysagar, 4 km from Sivasagar, Assam. It is an ammunition store house used by the Ahoms and is situated near the Talatal Ghar. The Gola Ghar was built during the reign of Chakradhwaj Singha.

The Gola Ghar is a protected monument under Archaeological Survey of India. Recently, it has been renovated as a museum gallery. It displays various weapons, arms, armour, process of making gunpowder, etc.

Visitor Comments

The Gola Ghar is a protected monument under Archaeological Survey of India.

14. Gaurisagar Tank

Gaurisagar Tank

Gaurisagar Tank is a popular tourist attraction in Sivasagar. It has been ranked 14th in the list of best places to visit in Sivasagar. The tank is known for its scenic beauty and historical significance.

15. Ghanashyam’s House

Ghanashyam’s House has been ranked 15th in the list of Best places to visit in Sivasagar.

Place Description

Ghanashyam House, also known as Nati Gosain dol, is a historic brick monument constructed in the early 18th century under the rule of King Rudra Singha. It was built in honor of the renowned architect Ghanashyam. This magnificent structure is located on the western bank of Joysagar Tank, approximately 4 km west of Sivasagar town.

16. Joy Dol

Place Description

The Keshavnarayan Vishnu dol, popularly known as Joy dol, was constructed in 1698 by Ahom king Swargadeo Rudra Singha in honour and memory of his mother Joymoti. Particularly this temple is dedicated to Hindu god Lord Vishnu. The presiding deity of the temple was before known as Kesavaraya Visnu This temple is constructed of brick and stone. The walls are decorated with images of celestial beings and sculptures representing the social life of the day such as the sports and favourite pastimes of the erstwhile Ahom kings. The Joysagar Group of temples standing on the banks of the tank of the same name includes the Joydol, the Sivadol, the Devi Ghar, and the Ghanashyam House.

17. Namdang Stone Bridge

Place Description

The Namdang Stone Bridge is a historic bridge located a few kilometers away from Sibsagar town in Assam, India. It was constructed in 1703 by craftsmen brought from Bengal during the reign of Ahom king Rudra Singha.

The bridge is 60 m long, 6.5 m wide and 1.7 m high. It runs over the Namdang river, a tributary of the Dikhou river. The present National Highway 37 is passing over it. The unique characteristic of the bridge is that it was cut out from a single solid piece of rock hundred years of age.

The bridge is a little curved in shape. It connects Sibsagar town to Jorhat and other districts in the west.