The atmosphere carried the wavering chants and hymns that echoed against every wall in the surrounding.

Sivasagar, previously spelled Sibsagar, is a city in the Sivasagar District of Assam, about 360 kilometres northeast of Guwahati. It is the headquarters of the Sivasagar district. This city is surrounded by the Dehing rainforest, where the Dihing and Lohit rivers meet.

History and Culture

Sivasagar, formerly known as Rangpur, was the capital of the Ahom Kingdom. The Ahoms ruled Assam for six centuries, until their kingdom fell to the Burmese in 1819 and their ruling class was all but wiped out. The province was conquered by the British in 1825, and was completely annexed in 1826. For administrative purposes it was divided into three sub-divisions.

This cultural town is full of historic tourist attractions from forts with underground architecture to numerous temples.It provides various tourist attractions related to architectural marvels, history and culture. Some of the most popular places here include a water tank called Bhorpukhuri along with Joysagar, the Shiva Dol, Ahom Museum, the Kareng Ghar and the Rang Ghar.

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Climate

The most convenient time to explore the place is the winter season, particularly in October-November when the weather is comfortable, and the beauty is also mesmerizing.

Best Time
  • October - November

Suggested trips for Sivasagar

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Two River Cruising - Brahmaputra with Kerala

19 Days

Starting the journey in Kolkata a city seeped in history of the colonial period of India, we fly into the North Eastern parts of India across to Assam: The land that gave the world the English Breakfast Tea, where the world’s largest population of rhinos share the forests with tigers, elephants, wild buffaloes, leopards and deers. Set along the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River and under the shadows of the towering Himalayan mountains, this paradise of nature and cultures takes your breath away!

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6 Days
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the above mentioned Hotels OR Similar
  • One time entrance of all Entrance fees at the Monuments/ National Park as per the itinerary.
  • Yoga on the Deserted Island
  • One Elephant & Jeep Safari in the Kaziranga National Park.
  • Visit Remote Village on Brahmaputra River.
  • Boat Safari on river Brahmaputra.
  • Visit Mishing Tribal Village.
  • Visit Majuli Island (Largest river island in the world)
  • Monk Dance performance.
  • Visit Sibsagar.
  • Visit Shiva Dol (Temple) - The Tallest Shiva Temple.
  • Lunch at Tea Garden.
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