Sibsagar is a historical and enchanting place in Assam that never fails to enthrall a nature lover. It is situated about 370 kms away from Guwahati. It used to be the ancient capital of the mighty Ahoms, who ruled Assam for more than six hundred years. Surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful lakes, Sibsagar is an ideal destination for those who seek beauty and peace in nature.
Best For:
· Nature Photography
· Trekking
· Mountains, Hills
· Lakes
· Temples
Sibsagar was once the capital of the Ahom rulers who dominated Assam for more than 600 years. They ruled Assam for about six centuries until their kingdom went into the hands of British rule in 1826.
The maximum temperature here is around 30 Degrees C and the minimum drops to 10 Degrees C. The best time to be here is between November and March. December and January are usually cooler months.
The Indian Rupee (INR) is the acceptable form of currency here.
A tourist visa applicable for the entire country (India) is sufficient.
The nearest international airport is Guwahati [370 kms approx.].
Domestic Flights For domestic travelers, Jorhat [55 kms] is the nearest airport. Jorhat is connected to the major domestic airports in the country.
Road Travel Sibsagar is connected by local routes. Jorhat is connected by road to Guwahati. State owned and private buses ply regularly in the areas. Train Travel Simaluguri, the nearest railway station, is 16 kms away. Major trains halt at Guwahati and from here, local trains connect to Jorhat.
You can find hotels along the AT road close to the ASTC bus stop.Tourist lodges and circuit houses are also available in Sibsagar.
One can enjoy a variety of seafood and rice in Sibsagar at the state owned guesthouses and local food joints.
Talatal Ghar: This is one of the most stunning architectural wonders of Sibsagar. The Talatal Ghar is a seven storeyed palace, out of which three are underground.
Kareng Ghar: This was constructed by King Rudra Singha during 1696-1714 AD. At that time, Sibsagar used to be the capital of the AhomKingdom. The upper storeys are known as Kareng Ghar while the underground storeys are known a Stalatal Ghar.
GargaonPalace: This palace built in 1540 was destroyed and the present seven-storeyed palace known as Kareng Ghar was rebuilt around 1762 by King Rajeshwar Singha. The ruins are spectacular and speak of tribal glory.
Rang Ghar: This is an amphitheatre. This two storeyed oval shaped pavilion is an architectural wonder.
Joysagar: It is the largest man-made lake in India, and it covers over 318 acres on the edge of Sibsagar town. See the rich flora and fauna here.
The Namdang bridge: The peculiarity of this bridge is that it is made from a single solid rock over the beautiful Namdang river. As of now, the National Highway number 37 intersects this bridge.
Shopping:
Find some of the most exquisite and rich handicrafts here, both on wood and on textiles, masks, handicrafts,
