The Department of History, New Model College, Mangkolemba, organised a one-day educational field trip to Sivasagar, Assam, on 2nd October 2026. The field trip was organised for the students and faculty members of the department, with the objective of providing students with first-hand exposure to the historical heritage and architectural remains of the Ahom Kingdom.One of the major sites visited during the field trip was Kareng Ghar, located at Garhgaon, approximately 15 kilometres from Sivasagar. The students observed the impressive structure and learned about its historical importance, architectural features, and its association with the Ahom royal family. The group also visited the Sivasagar Tank, popularly known as Borpukhuri which served as an enormous artificial water reservoir. The last visit was the Uttaran Museum, where the students were exposed to historical objects , artefacts from the entire North- Eastern region. The one-day educational visit to Sivasagar was therefore, a valuable and memorable learning experience for the Department of History. It successfully combined classroom education with practical exposure, and strengthened the students’ understanding and appreciation of the rich historical legacy of the Ahom Kingdom.
