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Upper Assam

Things to do in Upper Assam

  1. Karenghar Palace

    Dramatic if largely unadorned, this 1752 brick palace is the last remnant of the Ahom’s pre-Sivasagar capital. The unique four-storey structure rises like a sharpened, stepped pyramid above an attractive forest-and-paddy setting spoilt by nearby electricity substations. It’s 900m north of the Sivasagar–Sonari road: turn just before Gargaon (14km) from Sonari.

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  2. Rang Ghar

    Talatalghar the famous (but not spectacular) Ahom ruin is 4km down AT Rd from central Sivasagar. Some 2km beyond a WWII-era metal lift-bridge, look right to see the rather beautiful Rang Ghar. From this two-storey oval-shaped ‘pavilion’, Ahom monarchs once watched buffalo and elephant fights.

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  3. Purvi Discovery

    Purvi Discovery organises regional tours, kayaking days (Rs. 3000) and horse-riding trips (Rs. 7800 per day including meals). Given three days’ notice it can organise two-hour tea estate visits.

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  4. Talatalghar

    The two-storey ruins of Talatalghar comprises the extensive, two-storey Ahom palace built by Ahom King Rajeswar Singha in the mid-18th century.

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  5. Flavours

    Upbeat little Flavours serves snacks and the most refreshing Soda Sikanji (Rs. 20) – just the thing for a sultry day.

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  6. H2O

    This is an upstairs bar-restaurant with elements of spaceship decor.

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  7. Museum

    This small museum contains Ahom artefacts.

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