About
A small town in Bihar housing one of the finest examples of Indo-Afghan Mughal architecture — the mausoleum of Sher Shah Suri, the Afghan emperor who built the Grand Trunk Road. It stands in a lake, predating the Taj Mahal in grandeur of design.
Must-see highlights
Sher Shah Suri Tomb Indo-Afghan masterpiece
Rohtas Fort ramparts (40km)
Hasan Khan Suri tomb garden
Shergarh Fort ruins
Tomb lake octagonal reflection
Chandan Shahid Mosque inside complex
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary (60km)
Rohtasgarh Fort trek (90km)
Tarari Ashram visit
Sasaram town market walk
Sunrise view from tomb platform
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Sasaram Junction 1km · Lok Nayak Jayaprakash (Patna) 160km
Nearby attractions
Rohtas Fort (40km)Hasan Khan Suri TombShergarh ruins
How to get here
Patna → Sasaram
train · 2.5h
₹150
approx.
Varanasi → Sasaram
train · 2h
₹100
approx.
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October – March
Nearest Transport
Sasaram Junction1 km
Lok Nayak Jayaprakash (Patna)160 km
Stay Options
budget₹500/night
mid₹1,400/night
luxury₹3,000/night
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