Sadiya - Sub-Divisional Profile

30 minutes drive from Sadiya. Remains of an ancient castle, with high clay mounded walls and a morter belived to be a Moidam(Cemetery) belonging to Medieval period. It bears a testimony of architectural excellence of that period(carbon dating not done)

Lotus Pond 30 minutes drive from Sadiya (Chapakhowa). A pond built by the side of "Raj Mao Ali" leading to ancient Bhismak Nagar(Now A.P.). Belived that bathing pool is used by the general public of certain religious festivals. The floor of the pond is paved with brick; also has pavement. The bricks which still exists indicates that the people had developed a high civic.(carbon dating not done)

1& 1/2 hrs. drive (43 Km. Approx) from Chapakhowa. It was Kingdom of King Bhismak of Mythological period, whose doughter Rukmini eloped with Lord Krishna as narrated in Mahabharata.The ruins of the ancient city depicts the richness of arts and culture of that time. A town of tourist attraction.

It was used by Ahom a Naval Base and is situated at Chapakhowa. Presently it is used as stadium.

During the reign of Ahom King Rajeshwar Singha the Ahom Phukuri -a pond of 100X100 mtrs in size was dug. There were two pillars in the middle of the pond depicting serpent, one of which was taken to Guwahati State Museum. The gallaries of baked bricks surrounding the pond still make people curious.

Patar Shal, Buraburi Shal, Baliababa Shal and Kesai Khaiti Shal, Contemporay of Kamakhaya Temple. Those four temples are of immense religious importance for the preachers of Shakta cult where are Animal sacrifice are practised. Names of these temples are largly mentioned in History of Chutiyas, acharies and Ahoms.

Another temple of the Vaisnavities. Belived to be built after visit of Sankardeva to Sadiya by one of his followers. At Na-Sadiya 30 minutes drive from Chapakhowa.

A 45 minutes(29 Km.) drive from Chapakhowa the hill town is couched between snow-capped mountains on one side and green hills on the other adorned with the rushing sound of hilly river. Worth seeing-scenic beauty, Sally Lake, Garden, Zoo with lots of picnic spots.

3 Hours (76 Km) drive from Saidya. The city is at the height 2800 Mtrs. from the sea level. It generates a surreal experience in the mind of any visitor.

3 Hours (100 km) drive from Sadiya. A holy place related to Mythological period. Lakhs of devotes and pilgrims throngs during mid January every year to take a dip in Brahma Kunda giving a festive look to the area.

Situated at height of 5000 m approx. one can have a glimpse of the Chinese mainland/Towns from this spot.

When God and nature seem to lure man even challange him to make breath-taking journey through the Zig-Zag forest roads. A journey through turbulent rivers like Brahmaputra, Lohit, Kundil, Dibang, Dihing, Deopani Tengapani, Digaru etc. and angling in river Deopani, Dihing, Dibang etc. Small engine boats are available for hire at reasonable rates.

Helicopter Service from Mohanbari(Dibrugarh) to Roing(Arunachal Pradesh via Tezu (Arunachal Pradesh). 45 minutes (29 Km) journey to and from Dibrugarh.

Overnight bus services from Guwahati to Dholla is available From Dholla one has to cross mighty river Brahmaputra by ferry from Saikhowa Ghat. Direct bus service to Sadiya from Tinsukia and Tezu(Arunachal Pradesh) during winter.

October/November to March/April is the appropriate time to visit Sadiya. Various species of wild orchilds, flocks of migratory birds , River dolphins are seen at this time.

Govt. Circuit House, Dak Bunglow, Forest I.B. and Tourist Lodges are available at Chapakhowa

Sadiya is famous for its delicious varieties of Rice like Khamti lahi, Jaha etc. Fishes are abundant at Sadiya. Many medicinal herbs are found in the forest. Local booze like Huz, Saiwine, Apong attract many people to Sadiya.