Sibsagar
An imperial story
Sibsagar Tourism
A city in the Sivasagar district of Assam, situated at about 360 kms from the north of Guwahati, Sibsagar is a bound to architectural marvels, history, heritage and culture of Assam. Surrounded by the Dehing rainforest, the city is well known for its historic tourist attractions. Known for its tea and oil industries, Sibsagar was the capital of Ahom Kingdom. The main feature of the town is the water body named after the city itself, the Sivasagar Tank. With its rich historical background, mesmerizing architecture and the intriguing culture, the city attracts tourists as well as architecture enthusiasts from all over.
The weather in Sivasagar is pleasant and it has significant rain all months, but also has a short dry season. Hence the best time to visit this historic town is from October to February when the sun is not too harsh. Some of the most places in Sibsagar includes the Bhorpukhuri – the water tank, Joysagar – the manmade lake, Ahom museum, Rudrasagra tank and temples, Gaurisagar tank and temples, Kareng Ghar and Rang Ghar.
Top things do in Sibsagar
1. Talatal Ghar
7 kilometres from city centre2. Sibsagar Lake
1 kilometres from city centre3. Joysagar Tank and Temples
1 kilometres from city centre4. Shivadol
1 kilometres from city centre5. Rang Ghar
3 kilometres from city centre6. Gargaon Palace or Kereng Ghar
11 kilometres from city centre7. Charaideo
24 kilometres from city centre8. Ahom Museum
2 kilometres from city centre9. Gaurisagar Tank
6 kilometres from city centre
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Local cuisine
The dishes here are of typical spices flavoured with indigenous herbs. Rice is the essential part of all the meals. The popular dishes include Khar, Tenga, Pokori, Poitabhat, Pitika, Laksa as well as a number of snacks to go with the teas. The local snacks that one can try are Jolpan, Pitha and Laru.
Some of the best restaurants in Sibsagar are:
· Nawab Restaurant
· Gomoti
· Hotel Dhakaiya
· Blue Orchid
· Sky Chef Restaurant
Sibsagar Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive at Guwahati. After breakfast, drive from Guwahati to Jorhat. Spent the night at Jorhat.
Day2:
Start to Sibsagar after an early breakfast. On reaching Sibsagar head to Sibsagar Tank, Shivadol, Joysagar Tank & Temples and Charaideo. After lunch in the nearby restaurant drive towards Kereng Ghar and Talatal Ghar. Head back to the hotel and spent the night in Sivasagar.
Day 3:
Depart from hotel to Guwahati.