Sivasagar
Assam Β· northeast Β· 95m
600-year Ahom dynasty capital β Rang Ghar (Asia's oldest amphitheatre), Talatal Ghar (underground palace with escape tunnels), Sivadol (tallest Shiva temple in India)
Why Special
Capital of the 600-year Ahom dynasty that resisted Mughal invasion for centuries. Rang Ghar is Asia's oldest surviving amphitheatre. Talatal Ghar is a multi-storied underground palace with secret escape tunnels. Sivadol is the tallest Shiva temple in India at 104 feet.
Festivals & Events
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Ahom ancestor worship day β remembering 600 years of Ahom dynasty rule over Assam. Offerings at the Charaideo maidams (royal burial mounds), traditional Ahom cuisine, and cultural programs.
Assam's Ahom heritage day β honouring the dynasty that ruled for six centuries.
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
All networks work well.
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Sivasagar Civil Hospital
Ambulance: 108 available
Police: 100
Getting There
Jorhat 60km, 1.5 hrs
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Sivasagar town (multiple)
Stay: βΉβΉ600-1200 β βΉ1500-3500/night
The stay decisions worth flagging in Sivasagar.
Sivasagar was the capital of the Ahom dynasty (1253-1826) β monuments include Rang Ghar (Asia's first amphitheatre), Talatal Ghar, Kareng Ghar, Siva Dol. Stay scene is basic 3-star business hotels. No luxury or heritage hotels. 60 km from Jorhat, 360 km from Guwahati. Most visitors stay 1 night as part of a larger Assam circuit.
Sivasagar is the former Ahom-dynasty capital β stay scene is basic business hotels (Hotel Prag Continental, Hotel Ahom Heritage). No luxury. The Ahom monuments (Rang Ghar, Talatal Ghar, Kareng Ghar, Siva Dol) are a 1-2 day visit. For comfort, Jorhat (60 km) has more options.
Sivasagar Tank Resort
Direct views of the Sivasagar Tank (the 14-acre historic reservoir) and proximity to three 18th-century Ahom temples make this the definitive property for understanding the town's spiritual and architectural legacy.
Assam Eco Lodge
Local family-run operation offering clean rooms, home-cooked Assamese meals, and reliable guidance to Rangpur, Vidyasagar Setu, and Charaideo Maidam without marking up tourist rates.
Hotel Sivasagar Residency
Situated 400 meters from Sivasagar Tank's main entrance and adjacent to the central market, it cuts transfer time to zero and puts you steps from the town's core monuments and local food vendors.
Charaideo Heritage Farmstay
Built on the grounds of the 17th-century Charaideo mound (a royal burial site), this farmstay lets you sleep within arm's reach of Ahom archaeology while harvesting tea and learning traditional Assamese agriculture.
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How to Reach
π For International Travelers
Cultural Context
Capital of 600-year Ahom dynasty. Rang Ghar (Asia oldest amphitheatre), Talatal Ghar, and massive temple tanks. Rich Tai-Ahom heritage β respect historical monuments.
What to Wear
Modest at temples (Sivadol). Casual elsewhere.
Food Safety
Basic restaurants in town β Assamese and North Indian food. Safe in established places. Bottled water.
Common Scams to Watch For
- Unofficial guides at Ahom monuments β hire through Assam Tourism office
Cards & Cash
Limited β ATMs available. Better hotels accept cards.
English Spoken
Low to moderate.
Phone & SIM
Jio and Airtel work in town.
Nearest Embassy
Kolkata (~1,100km). Guwahati (~360km).
e-Visa for India. No ILP needed.
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