The Chalapothar Shyam Gaon is a tourist attraction in Sivasagar which forms a part of the sightseeing tour of the city. It is the oldest Buddhist temple in the state being located in the Moniting area. This village is mainly populated by the Khamyang people of Assam. They are the followers of Buddhism and the village has two more monasteries. The temple’s atmosphere is very calm and serene and you get to feel spirituality on visiting this Buddhist temple.