Sasaram

Understand

thumb|350 px| Tomb of Sher Shah Suri thumb|350 px|Palace Complex of Rothasgarh Fort Sasaram is an ancient city and home to Sahasrabahu, a legendary warrior of Indian mythology. It is also the citadel of the Sur Dynasty, which ruled large portions of North India between 1540-56.

Geographically Sasaram lies west of the Sone River. It lies on the Kaimur Range, which is an eastern extension of the Vindhya Range. The undulating landscape is home to several waterfalls.

Get in

Sasaram is well connected both by Road and Railways by major metros like New Delhi and Kolkata.

Get around

thumb|200 px|right|Tomb of Sher Shah Suri thumb|200 px|Mausoleum of Sher Shah thumb|200 px|right|Tomb of Hasan Shah Suri thumb|200 px|Incomplete Tomb of Islam Khan Tomb thumb|200 px|right|Tomb of Alawal Khan thumb|200 px|Kandahar Quila thumb|200 px|Palace Complex of Rothasgarh Fort thumb|200 px|Ganesh Temple, Rohtasgarh Fort Sasaram doesn't have a proper public transport system. Walking is the best option to explore the town. For places near the town auto-rickshaws (also referred to as autos) need to be booked. For places further, opt for booking a car.

See

Sasaram was the seat of Sur Dynasty, who ruled large portions of North India between 1540 - 56. The town contains three tombs of Sur kings and a couple of related monuments. The town also has a couple of ancient Hindu temples, an Ashokan Rock Edict, megaliths and rock paintings. There are a couple of forts and several water falls nearby.

Eat

thumbnail|250 px|Litti chokha dipped in ghee thumb|250 px|Litti with Chicken being prepared at Sasaram The area has a number of food options including small restaurants and street food stalls. Litti, a dough ball made up of whole wheat flour and stuffed with sattu (roasted chickpea and barley flour), is the most popular dish. Litti is served with alu chokha (mashed boiled potato) or begun bharta (rosted eggplant) are popular dishes. Also available is non veg litti. The non veg litti is served with a dash of chicken or fish.

Sleep

Sasaram has a handfull of basic hotels with prices ranging from ₹ 700 to ₹ 2000

Go next

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