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Sibsagar is a city that is located in the Sibsagar district of the state of Assam. The place is also known as Sivsagar and it is a multi cultural city that has a rich heritage as well. The city is known for many monuments and sites that date back to the Kingdom of Ahom. One can find many different attractions in the city and the main place of interest is a water tank called the Bhorpukhuri. This is situated in an elevated region that is higher than the rest of the city and there are three temples that can be seen here as well. An amphitheatre called the Rang Ghar is also present in the city. The roof of the building was built to resemble an up turned boat. One can also visit the Joysagar which is a man made lake and it is located in a place called Rangpur. For those who are interested in history, the Ahom Museum is a good place to visit. There are many artifacts that belong to the Ahom Kings that are present here. You can see swords, platters, and goblets present in the museum. Another palace called the is located near the city and this is also a popular place to visit.

Rang Ghar, Sibsagar, Assam

Rang Ghar, Sibsagar, Assam

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 785640

STD Code: 3772

Info Website: http://sivasagar.nic.in/

Best Time to Visit:  October –February

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : The closest airport is located at Jorhat, which is situated around 55 km from away from the city of Sibsagar. The airport is connected to places such as Dibrugarh, Shillong, Kolkata, Bangalore and Guwahati.You can opt for taxis from the airport and they cost Rs 7 per km for the trip.

By Train : The closest railhead is located at a place called Simalguri, which is situated around 16 km from the town. The station is connected to Yeshwantpur and Dibrugarh and traveling by trains is one of the most comfortable options. Taxis are available at the airport and they charge around Rs 200 for the trip.

By BUS : State run buses are available from places such as Dibrugarh, Guwahati and Jorhat on a regular basis. These are a cheap and quick option. Tickets from Jorhat cost around Rs 50.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800
  • Hotel Atlanta ; L.I.C Complex, Babupatty, Sibsagar Town, Assam, 785640, Akshay Ghosh Rd, Sivasagar, Assam 785640. ; Ph – 03772 223 218; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Elevators , Laundry , Parking.
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • Hotel Piccolo ; Boarding Rd, Sivasagar, Assam 785640. ; Ph – 03772 223 126 ; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Conference facilities , Elevators , Parking , 24-Hour Security , Banquet facilities.
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • Hotel Priya ; Near A.S.T.C. bus terminus, A.T.Road, Sivasagar, Assam 785640; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Conference facilities , Elevators , Laundry , Parking.

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  • Sky chef Restaurents ;  AT Rd, Sivasagar, Assam 785640; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  N.A.
  • Maichang Restaurents ;  G N G Rd, Sivasagar, Assam 785640 ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  N.A.

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FestivalAdd

Bihu ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  Bihu is a very warmly celebrated festival of Assam. The festival is well known for its folk songs and traditional dance of young women. The Assamese people celebrate this event after the annual harvest on the last day of ‘Puh’ month with immense fervor. It is celebrated in mid April every year.

Rath Yatra ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  Rath Yatra, also known as Car festival of Lord Jagannath is a very prominent festival of Sibsagar city. Rath Yatra is popular for its distinctive culture and feel. One of the unique customs of this Yatra is women pulling the Ratha of Maa Subhadra and the devotees gather from every corner of the country to enjoy this festival.

Hornbill Festival ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  Held in the month of December, Hornbill Festival is a cultural festival of dance, sport, art, food and performances etc. It is an extremely nice festival and all tribes of Nagaland celebrate this festival with each other along with the tourists with immense zeal.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Beware of pickpockets as Sibsagar is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire Brigade : 101
  • Police : 100

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