Charaideo Moidams
Assam ยท Sivasagar-Charaideo ยท 120m
India's 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site โ the Pyramids of Assam, royal burial mounds of 600 years of Ahom Dynasty rule.
Why Special
Charaideo Moidams: UNESCO World Heritage Site 2024 (India's 43rd) โ royal burial mounds of the Ahom Dynasty, 600 years of unbroken rule over Assam. Called the 'Pyramids of Assam.' The moidams are sacred vault-like hemispherical mounds where Ahom royalty were buried with their possessions, horses, and attendants. 90 moidams survive, of which 30 are in royal enclosures. The site tells the story of the only Indian dynasty to resist Mughal expansion for six centuries.
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Good coverage at site and surrounding towns.
WiFi: Hotels in Sivasagar
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Simaluguri Civil Hospital 10km / Sivasagar Civil Hospital 25km (10 km)
Ambulance: 108 active in Assam
Police: Sonari PS / Sivasagar PS
Getting There
Jorhat โ 30km, 45min. Sivasagar โ 25km, 40min.
Roads: Good NH to Sivasagar, then district road to site.
Public transport: Shared autos from Simaluguri. Limited bus service.
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Sivasagar โ multiple pumps
EV charging available
Stay: โนโน800-1500/night โ Sivasagar guesthouses โ โน1500-3000/night โ hotels in Sivasagar/Jorhat/night
Helpline: 100, 108
How to Reach
๐ For International Travelers
Cultural Context
UNESCO World Heritage Site 2024. The Ahom Dynasty ruled Assam for 600 years and successfully resisted Mughal expansion. The moidams are sacred royal burial mounds โ treat with the same respect as a cemetery.
What to Wear
Modest clothing. The moidams are sacred burial sites โ respectful attire appreciated.
Food Safety
Eat at established restaurants in Sivasagar/Jorhat. Assamese cuisine is rice-and-fish based. Bottled water essential.
Common Scams to Watch For
- No known tourist scams โ site receives very few tourists currently
- Verify auto-rickshaw fares before boarding in Simaluguri
Cards & Cash
Cash dominant. Hotels in Sivasagar/Jorhat accept cards.
English Spoken
Low โ Assamese and Hindi dominant. Some English at hotels in Jorhat/Sivasagar.
Phone & SIM
Jio and Airtel work well. Buy SIM in Jorhat or Guwahati airport.
Nearest Embassy
Kolkata (~1,100km). No consular presence in Assam.
e-Visa for India. No special permits for Charaideo. ILP not required for Assam.
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