Sivasagar — Travel Guide
Sivasagar is a town in Upper Assam, about 360 kilometres north east of Guwahati. It is the district headquarters of the Sivasagar district. It is well known for its Ahom palaces and monuments. Sivasagar today is also an important centre for the tea and oil industries. It holds a historical significance because of the presence of a large number of historical monuments, most of which belong to the kingdom of Ahom. The city of Sivasagar was the capital of the Ahom Kingdom, when the Ahoms were at the peak of their reign. The Ahom rulers ruled Assam for more than 6 centuries, until they finally perished to the Burmese invasions in 1817. Sivasagar derives its name from the Sibsagar Lake, which is spread across an area of 129 acres. The lake is about 200 years old and is an important tourist attraction of the place. The Ahom rulers built many palaces and forts during their reign in Sivasagar, and most of these palaces can still be seen here. One of them is the Talatal Ghar. The Talatal Ghar is a palace said to have two secret tunnels and was built by the Ahom Rulers.
The best time to visit October to April.
By Air
The Jorhat airport is the closest airhead.
By Train
The closest railhead is located at a place called Simalguri, which is situated around 16 km from the town.
Shopping in Sivasagar is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Sivasagar to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Sivasagar means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Sivasagar is the most important activities am
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