- Where
- Beside the Sivasagar tank, Sivasagar town
- Distance
- About 55–60 km from Jorhat, 1.5 hours
- Timings
- Morning to evening; busiest on Shivratri
- Entry fee
- Free
- Permit
- None
- Best time
- October–March; Maha Shivratri in February or March
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
Sivadol was built in the 1730s by Queen Ambika, wife of the Ahom king Siva Singha, on the bank of the large Sivasagar tank. The tall central tower, about 32 metres high and topped with a gilded dome, is flanked by the smaller Vishnudol and Devidol temples.
Visiting
It's an active temple, so remove shoes and dress modestly. Walk round the tank in the evening, and pair it with Rang Ghar and the Ahom palaces nearby.
Sivadol: questions travellers ask
How tall is Sivadol?
About 32 metres (around 104 feet), which makes it one of the tallest Shiva temples in India.
Who built Sivadol?
Queen Ambika, wife of the Ahom king Siva Singha, in the 1730s.
Is there an entry fee?
No, it's free.
Sources
Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.
