Sivasagar
November: best1-2 days
Former Ahom capital with amphitheatres, palaces and temples around the Sivasagar tank.
A day or two of Ahom heritage, combined with Jorhat and Majuli.
November: Dry, clear; good season
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Things to do
- Rang Ghar
- Talatal Ghar
- Kareng Ghar
- Shivadol and Sivasagar tank
- Charaideo Maidams
Top sights
Rang Ghar
Two-storey royal pavilion built in 1746 from which Ahom kings watched buffalo fights and games during Rongali Bihu; often called Asia's oldest amphitheatre.
Sivasagar Shiva Dol
Temple built in 1734 by Queen Ambika on the bank of Sivasagar tank; the tallest temple in Assam with a gilded dome.
Ahom Tai Museum
Museum on the bank of Sivasagar tank with Ahom royal objects from the 13th to 18th centuries, weapons, manuscripts and everyday crafts.
Bezar Doul
building in Assam, India
Rangnath Dol
Hindu temple in India
Sivasagar Sivadol
temple in India
Joysagar Vishnudol
temple in India
Siva Doul
Hindu temple in Assam, India
Nature and outdoors
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