Sasaram is located in the Indian state of Bihar. This town is located in the district of Bhojpur. The town is famous among tourists, and this mainly because of its proximity to the main city of Patna. The town of Sasaram lies at a distance of around 148 kilometers from Patna. There are many monuments in the town of Sasaram, most of them dedicated to Sher Shah Suri, who was born in this town. These monuments are of historical importance. History buffs will love travelling to the town of Sasaram, given the above reasons. A tomb dedicated to the great emperor Sher Shah Suri is the chief attraction in Sasaram, and this tomb is a huge monument. Beautifully constructed, this tomb is often described as a treat for the eyes. The tomb is located right in the midst of an enormous lake, which is manmade. The tomb stands tall, at a height of around 122 feet. You can also visit another tomb in Sasaram, and this tomb is dedicated to Hasan Sur Khan, Sher Shah Suri’s father. This is a good place to visit, although it is majorly in ruins now. You can also visit the Sukha Rauza, the Samrat Ashoka Pillar and Maa Tara Chandi’s temple during your trip to Sasaram.
Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, Sasaram
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Category : Historical
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 821115
STD Code: 6184
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Best Time to Visit: October – May
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By Air : There is no airport in Sasaram.
By Train : The town of Sasaram has a railway station, and regular trains will be available to all local destinations and major cities from this railway station. Trains from the cities of Jammu, New Delhi, Howrah, Mumbai and Ahmedabad will be available. Train fares from Delhi to Sasaram will range around Rs 333.
By BUS : Sasaram is well connected by a road network and national Highway . The tourist can reach to Sasaram by bus.
By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
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Budget – Up to Rs. 800
- Maurya Royal ; Sasaram – Darigaon Rd, Navaratan Bazar, Laxkariganj, Sasaram, Bihar 821115. ; Ph – 06184 222 117; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
- Hotel Rohit International ; G. T. Rd, sasaram, Bihar 821115. ; Ph – 06184 222 033 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities.
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- Beware of pickpockets as Sasaramis a major tourist city in India.
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- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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