Sivasagar (শিৱসাগৰ), Assam

Gargaon Karen Ghar Palace in Sivasagar, Assam, India


Sivasagar (Assamese: শিৱসাগৰ) is a city to the northeast of Guwahati, in the state of Assam, India. Formerly written as Sibsagar, the city has a population of around 60,000 people (2012 estimate). Its name means "the ocean of Shiva".

Sivasagar was once the capital of the Kingdom of Ahom from 1699 to 1788. The Ahom Dynasty ruled over Assam for over 600 years until it was brought down by a Burmese attack in 1819. This eventually led to the annexation of Assam into British India in 1826.

Sivasagar has preserved many of its historical monuments from its glorious past. The main feature of the city is Borpukhuri, a water tank built by the Ahom rulers. It spreads over an area of 257 acres (1.04 sq km), and is at a higher level that the city itself. Three major temples are sited on its banks. There are other tanks and man-made lakes in the city including Joysagar, Gaurisagar and Rudrasagar. Also worth exploring are the many other historic sights around the city.

Planning your trip to Sivasagar

To reach Sivasagar, you can fly to Jorhat, 55 km away, and then take a bus from there.

The Sivadol Temple in Sivasagar

Places of Interest in Sivasagar

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