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Heritage
Charaideo Moidams
Grassy burial mounds of Ahom kings and queens set among the trees — a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2024.
Charaideo
The first Ahom capital — a World Heritage Site
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HeadquartersSonari
RegionUpper Assam
Best timeOct – Apr
From Guwahati≈ 390 km · 8 hrs
Charaideo was founded in 1253 by Sukaphaa, the first Ahom king. Its royal burial mounds, the Moidams, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024 — the first cultural one in the North East.
Places to visit in Charaideo
3 sights and experiences.
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Heritage
Charaideo, the first capital
Sukaphaa set up Charaideo in 1253. Even after the capital moved, it stayed the sacred burial ground of the royal family.
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Culture
Tea country around Sonari
Sonari, the district headquarters, is surrounded by tea estates — lovely for a slow drive.
Best time to visit Charaideo
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October to April. Me-Dam-Me-Phi, the Ahom festival of ancestors, is held on 31 January.
How to reach Charaideo
By airDibrugarh or Jorhat airports.
By trainSimaluguri Junction or Sivasagar Town are the usual railheads.
By roadAbout 390 km from Guwahati via Sivasagar; the Moidams are roughly 30 km from Sivasagar town.
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