Namdang Stone Bridge

Namdang Stone Bridge is a stone structure crossing the Namdang river near Sibsagar. The bridge spans roughly 60 meters in length with a width of about 6.5 meters and rises approximately 1.7 meters above the water, entirely constructed from stone.

The structure was built in 1703 during the reign of Ahom king Rudra Singha and functioned as the western gate to the military capital of Rangpur. Its creation represented a major step forward in regional infrastructure at that time.

The bridge reflects the skill of Bengali stonemasons who traveled to Assam to build it. You can see their craftsmanship in how cleanly the stone fits together and how solid the structure remains.

National Highway 37 passes over the bridge, connecting Sibsagar town with Jorhat and western districts. The location is easily accessible by road and can be visited on foot as part of a route through the town.

What sets this structure apart is that it was engineered from a single solid block of stone, showing exceptional stoneworking skill from the early 1700s. This kind of one-piece construction is rarely seen in bridge building elsewhere in the region.

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 26.95039,94.54517

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46