Sasaram
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Sasaram (Hindi: सासाराम Sāsārām) is a city in the Bhojpur region of Bihar, India. The town contains three tombs of Sur kings and a couple of related monuments. Sasaram lies on the Grand Trunk Road, which was refurbished by Sher Shah Suri. There are also a couple of forts near Sasaram. Sasaram also has a couple of ancient Hindu Temples, an Ashokan Rock Edict, megaliths and rock paintings. 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.
Taste of Sasaram...
The 24.95383884.0143372 Post Office More. (updated Mar 2020) 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. Sasaram has a handfull of basic hotels with prices ranging from ₹ 700 to ₹ 2000
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsSasaram is well connected both by Road and Railways by major metros like New Delhi and Kolkata. Sasaram is a junction railway station on the Howrah - Mughalsarai line. It is also connected to Patna via Arrah Sasaram lies on the Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) and is well connected to Delhi and Kolkata 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. 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. The 24.95383884.0143372 Post Office More....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
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. 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. The 24.95383884.0143372 Post Office More. (updated Mar 2020) 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.
Where to Stay
Sasaram has a handfull of basic hotels with prices ranging from ₹ 700 to ₹ 2000
Money & Budget
The 24.95383884.0143372 Post Office More. (updated Mar 2020) 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. Sasaram has a handfull of basic hotels with prices ranging from ₹ 700 to ₹ 2000