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"Imprints of Ahom Dynasty"

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Dating back to the Ahom dynasty, this cultural town is full of historic tourist attractions from forts with underground architecture to numerous temples. Sibsagar is a state of Assam that 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, a man-made lake, Ahom Museum, Rudrasagar tank and temples, Gaurisagar tank and temples. One can also visit the Kareng Ghar and the Rang Ghar.

Talatal Ghar

Rang Ghar

Ahom Museum

Charaideo Maidams

Joysagar Tank and Temples

Shivadol

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Disangmukh and the Disang Festival

Disangmukh is located around 10 km away from Sibsagar, and a place tourists should visit. In this area, you will find people belonging to Mising community, one of the colourful communities of Assam. Here, the River Brahmaputra joins river Disang and you can also see a variety of migratory birds. The different culture of Mising community and serenity of Disangmukh allures tourists.

The Disang festival is other major attraction. It is celebrated once in every two years. In this festival, various fun games and sports are enjoyed on the sand beside river Disang. Also, products of Self-Help Groups and agricultural commodities of local growers are sold. This festival depicts the unique culture of the Mising community. You can witness their dance styles and different types of food famous amongst the community.

Restaurants and Local Food in Sivasagar

The dishes here, like any other part of the state are a breather from typical spices and elaborate cooking and are flavoured with herbs which are indigenous to the region. Rice is an essential part of the meals. One can find here the popular items of the state's menu such as Khar, Tenga, Pokori, Poitabhat, Pitika, Laksa as well as a number of snacks to go with the finest of Teas that the area offers. The local snacks that one can try are Jolpan, Pitha and Laru. One might want to end their meal with Paan which is a significant part of the food culture here.
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Suggested Itinerary for Sivasagar

Day 1: Reach Sibsagar by morning and check into your hotel. After freshening up, you can start your day with Ahom Museum. After exploring the museum, you can head out to Shivadol Temple. Then, have lunch and visit Rang Ghar. If you are not exhausted, you can head out to Talatal Ghar. It is close to the central city so that travel time will be less. In the evening, you can relax by the shores of Sibsagar Lake.

Day 2: Get ready early and visit Charaideo. After this, you can go to Gaurisagar Tank. Temples are surrounding this place so that you can go through them. Then, in the evening you can head out to Joysagar Tank and Temples.

Day 3: If you are here for one more day, make sure to visit Disangmukh, just 10 km away from Sibsagar.

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How to Reach Sivasagar

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An important part of Assam, Sibsagar is well connected both by road as well as rail. The closest railhead is located at a place called Simalguri, which is situated around 16 km from the town. Taxis will be available from Simalguri to Sibsagar in about 200 INR. The Jorhat airport is the closest airhead. The airport is connected to nearby cities like Dispur, Shillong, Kolkatta, Bangalore, etc. The Dibrugarh airport too is an option. It is located 80 km from Sibsagar. The state buses are cheap and regular. They ply from Dibrugarh, Guwahati and Jorhat on a daily basis. Tickets from Jorhat are as cheap as INR 50 per head.

How to reach Sivasagar by flight

There is no airport in Sibsagar itself but, the nearest airport to the place is the Jorhat Airport which is located at a distance of around 67 km from the city. The airport is well built and connected to many major cities of India like Banglore, Mumba and Delhi. From the airport, you can easily hire a taxi to reach Sibsagar within two hours.

How to reach Sivasagar by road

Sibsagar is readily available via a good network of road transport. There are regular bus services that operate between Sibsagar and nearby cities like Guwahati. However, bus connectivity from some towns is infrequent. Alternatively, many taxi services ply which connects the place to neighbouring cities.

How to reach Sivasagar by train

There is a railway station in Sibsagar called Sibsagar Town Railway Station which is closely located at a distance of 2 km. It is well connected to nearby cities like Guwahati through regular trains. From the station, you can easily walk or hire a taxi to reach the city within ten minutes.

Local transport in Sivasagar

Auto rickshaws and cabs might be available.

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What are the places near Sibsagar?

The top places near to Sibsagar are Majuli which is 45 km from Sibsagar, Jorhat which is located 49 km from Sibsagar, Lilabari which is located 63 km from Sibsagar, Mokokchung which is located 74 km from Sibsagar, Dhemaji which is located 55 km from Sibsagar

What are the things to do in Sibsagar?

The top things to do in Sibsagar are Talatal Ghar, Rang Ghar, Ahom Museum, Charaideo, Joysagar Tank and Temples, Shivadol. You can see all the places to visit in Sibsagar here

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What is the best time to visit Sibsagar?

Temperature starts rising in Sibsagar from March. The weather remains sweltering and dry until June. It remains between 25 to 38 degrees Celcius. July marks the beginning of monsoon season. Heavy rain is observed in Sibsagar till September. So, 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 mesmerising.
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Who should visit Sibsagar?

Sibsagar is perfect for history buffs and especially for those who are keen to know the history of Assam. Beautiful place for nature lovers. Ideal for religious people.

What is not so good about Sibsagar?

No adventures. Scorching summers. Poor accommodation facilities. Language problems.

What is famous about Sibsagar?

Mild winters. Various historical monuments. Has architectural beauty.

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Brahmani Keni

6 years ago

Remember the hometown of Wonder Woman ? Sibsagar ( now Sivasagar) is a city in the amazonas region covering all shades of blue,brown and green of nature. One can discover and learn about the powerful (Read More) Ahom kingdom that rules for 600 years. Other places such as the Unnakoti cave, Talatal Ghar, Rang Ghar and others also have great stories to share. It is a must visit for out of the box experience!

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Sivasagar Travel Essentials

Sibsagar

"Imprints of Ahom Dynasty"

Sivasagar Tourism

Places To Visit In Sivasagar

Sivasagar Travel Packages

Splendid Sivasagar and Majuli

Spectacular Sivasagar & Majuli with Jorhat Stay

Awesome Assam Sivasagar, Jorhat, Pasighat & More

Delights of Assam Including Sivasagar

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Suggested Itinerary for Sivasagar

Best Time to Visit Sivasagar

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How to reach Sivasagar by flight

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Local transport in Sivasagar

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