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The Ancient Marble Talatal Ghar

Updated: Jun 15, 2022

Kareng Ghar & Talatal Ghar


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Once used as an army base, Talatal Ghar has two secret tunnels and three floors which were used as an exit route during wars. It is built using Bora Chaul.

About four kilometers south of Sivasagar town, the seven storyed Kareng ghar, the capital and military station of the Ahom kings, is: situated. First constructed by the Ahom king Rudra Singha in 1700, alterations, additions and new constructions to this palace were made by the, successors,of Swargadeo Rudra Singha. The Talatalghar made of brick and an indigenous type of cement was constructed by king Rajeswar Singha. It is a building of seven stories- four above and three below the-ground- over and above the two underground ways-the one leading to the Dikhow river is about three kilometers i length which were later blocked by the East India company.


About The Town


Sivasagar is one of the top historical attractions in Assam. It has a large number of historical monuments, most of which were built by the Ahom Kingdom. The city is named after the pristine Sivasagar Lake which is more than 200 years old and a popular tourist site in the region. Sivasagar was once the capital of the Ahom Dynasty from the year 1699 to 1788. During that time, it was known as Rangpur. The Ahom rulers constructed many forts, temples, and palaces in the city during their reign. These historical monuments can still be seen and are presently serving as the top tourist attractions in Sivasagar. Amongst the many historical attractions in the city, Talatal Ghar, Siva Dol Temple, and Vishnu Dol Temple are the famous places of tourist interest in Sivasagar. Besides, the city also has amazing sightseeing places, Taj Museum being one of them. There are also various tanks that can be visited on a Sivasagar tour. Pani Dihing Wildlife Sanctuary is another must-visit place that attracts a lot of travelers. Be it, history lovers, nature admirers, or wildlife buffs, Sivasagar is a place that has something to offer to all kinds of travelers.


Top Places to see :


  • Ranghar

  • Kareng Ghar & Talatal Ghar

  • Ahom Museum

  • Siva Dol


How to Reach


By Road: Sibsagar is well connected with major cities of Assam state by road. It is 2 Kms from Bishnu Nagar, 12 Kms from Gaurisagar, 83 km from Dibrugarh, and 117 Kms from Kamrup, and is linked through Assam State Road Transport Corporation (ASRTC) and some private travel services.


BY AIR

the nearest airport at Jorhat. One can also avail of flight options from the Dibrugarh Airport which is about 95 km away from Sivasagar. Once you reach Jorhat or Dibrugarh, you can avail of taxis that will take you to Sivasagar.


BY RAIL

Sivasagar has a railway station called Sibsagar Town Railway Station. There are several local trains and express trains that ferry through this railway station. A few of the trains that pass through this station are New Tinsukia - Bengaluru Weekly Express, Dibrugarh - Agartala Express, Kamakhya Dibrugarh intercity Express, and Rangiya Dibrugarh Express.


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