Gargaon, the principal town of Ahoms built by the XV King Suklenmung in 1540, lies 13-km east of Sibsagar. The old palace was destroyed and King Rajeswar Singha rebuilt the present seven-storied palace around 1762
Namdang Stone Bridge
The Bridge, cut out from a single solid rock over the Namdang River is situated 12-km away from Sibsagar. It was constructed by workmen brought from Bengal during the reign of King Rudra Singha in 1703.
Charaideo The original capital of the Ahom kings, built by Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom dynasty, in 1253 AD is 28-km east of Sibsagar town. It is famous for the numerous "Maidams" or burial vaults of king and other members of the royal families.
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