Fair
Sivasagar in April
Assam, India
April is Sivasagar sweating through its biggest party — Bihu is worth the heat if culture moves you.
The April story
The Bihu dances are hypnotic. The humidity is brutal. Both are authentic Assam.
Why April scores 3/5
Weather
April is Sivasagar sweating through its biggest party — Bihu is worth the heat if culture moves you.
Roads & Access
note: From Guwahati — 370km, 7 hrs via NH 37. From Jorhat — 60km, 1.5 hrs. Well-connected by rail.. from nearest city: Jorhat 60km, 1.5 hrs
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. note: Sivasagar Civil Hospital adequate. Jorhat Medical College 60km for specialist care.. rescue: District administration. ambulance: 108 available. nearest hospital: Sivasagar Civil Hospital
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. All networks work well.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Flat terrain easy for kids, Historical monuments, Town with good facilities
Elevation
95m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓festival travellers
- ✓cultural enthusiasts
Who should think twice
- ✗heat-averse visitors
- ✗those skipping festivals
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | January gives Sivasagar's Ahom monuments the light they deserve — low sun, no haze, no crowds. |
| February | 4/5 | Dry season continues |
| March | 4/5 | March brings Rongali Bihu energy to Sivasagar — the Ahom heartland celebrates spring like it invented it. |
| Aprilviewing | 3/5 | April is Sivasagar sweating through its biggest party — Bihu is worth the heat if culture moves you. |
| May | 3/5 | May bakes Sivasagar into slow motion — even the monuments seem to sweat. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon begins |
| July | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Monsoon continues |
| September | 2/5 | Late monsoon |
| October | 4/5 | October is Sivasagar reborn — post-monsoon air so clean the Ahom monuments look freshly carved. |
| November | 4/5 | November settles Sivasagar into its best self — cool, clear, and completely yours. |
| December | 4/5 | December fogs Sivasagar into something from a period film — Ahom ruins appearing through mist. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Jorhat 60km, 1.5 hrs
Elevation
95m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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