Talatal Ghar
তলাতল ঘৰ
The largest palace ruins of the Ahom Kingdom, with multiple stories of palace buildings and a legendary underground passage, combining a military base and a royal palace.
Talatal Ghar was originally a military base. In the 18th century, Rudra Singha and Rajeswar Singha expanded it into a seven-story royal palace. Four floors above ground are open to visitors, and three floors underground are said to contain secret tunnels leading to Karenghar and the Dikhow River, though these are now closed. The building was constructed from brick and a mortar mixed with rice paste, duck eggs, and other materials. Its galleries, arches, and rooftop terraces are well preserved, and from the top you can see Rang Ghar in the distance. It is about 4 km south of the city and roughly 1 km from Rang Ghar. You can walk or take a three-wheeler between the two. Half a day is enough to see it together with Joysagar Lake. It is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India. Foreign visitors pay a higher ticket price, and the site closes at sunset.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Rang Ghar
- Joysagar Tank and temples
- Sivadol and Sivasagar Tank
- Tai Ahom Museum
- Rudrasagar Siva Doul
- Namdang Stone Bridge
- Gaurisagar Tank and temples
- Kareng Ghar (Garhgaon Palace)