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Sasaram

Sher Shah Suri's Magnificent Tomb

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1 dayIdeal stay₹500From / night₹25EntryOctober – MarchBest windowSasaram JunctionNearest rail · 1 km

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.

Pairs well with

Gaya· 3h awayVaranasi· 3h awaySarnath· 3h awayBodh Gaya· 3h awayPatna· 4h awayVaishali· 5h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 93
Honest take for Jul: Monsoon — cooler temperatures, fewer crowds. Carry rain gear; some outdoor sites may be slippery. (peak crowds.)

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Sasaram Junction 1km · Lok Nayak Jayaprakash (Patna) 160km

Nearest transport

Sasaram Junction1 km
Lok Nayak Jayaprakash (Patna)160 km

Stay options

budget₹500/night
mid₹1,400/night
luxury₹3,000/night

Best time to visit

October – March

How to get here

Patna → Sasaram

train · 2.5h

₹150

approx.

Varanasi → Sasaram

train · 2h

₹100

approx.

Nearby attractions

Rohtas Fort (40km)Hasan Khan Suri TombShergarh ruins

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