History & Heritage Historic Reservoir
Joysagar Tank
Joysagar Tank, near Sivasagar, Assam, Assam
ahom reservoir heritage temples sivasagar assam northeast india
Best Time to Visit
October November December January February March
Events: Local festivals and seasonal conditions
About Joysagar Tank
Joysagar is a 318-acre man-made tank built in 1697 by Ahom King Sukhrungphaa (Rudra Singha) in memory of his mother Joy Sena. Three Ahom temples line its shores: the Vishnu temple, Devi temple, and Shiva temple, all dating to the same period. The tank is one of the largest artificial reservoirs in India built before the industrial age, a testament to Ahom engineering.
How to Reach
- From Sivasagar: Approximately 4 km (10 minutes by road)
Best Time to Visit
Ideal months: October, November, December, January, February, March