SIVASAGAR

• Town's main feature is the water body from which it takes its name.
• The ancient capital of the Assam.
• On its banks are three temples.

MODE OF COMMUNICATION

• Airport: Jorhat Airport (JRS), 55 kms from Sivasagar.
• Rail: Simalugiri Railway Station, 19 kms from Kaziranga.
• Road: Well connected with road, 360 kms from Guwahati.

ATTRACTION OF SIVASAGAR

• Shivdol:
  • Most important of the three temples.
  • Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
  • A large number of devotees especially on Shivaratri.
  • Probably the tallest Shiva temple in the country.
• Vishnudol
  • Dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.
  • Greater number of visitors during Dol.
• Devidol
  • Dedicated to the Hindu Goddess of Durga
  • Durga Puja, the most important festival celebrated twice a year (April or May) and (September or October).
• Joysagar, Gaurisagar and Rudrasagar.
• Rang Ghar, an oval shaped amphitheater.
• Talatol Ghar, a unique palace with three underground floor and secret tunnels.
• Ahom Museum, displaying artefacts of the Sivasagar rulers.