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Major city · India

Sasaram

Spend a half‑day in Sasaram to see the Sur‑dynasty tombs and nearby waterfalls; stay overnight if you want a relaxed pace.

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Sasaram, in Bihar’s Bhojpur region, sits on the Grand Trunk Road and hosts three Sur‑dynasty tombs, an Ashokan rock edict and nearby waterfalls. The town is small, so a half‑day covers the main sights; an extra night lets you explore the surrounding nature and markets at leisure.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
INR
Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid May–Sep (heat)
Airports
GAY · PNY
Nights
0.5
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sasaram100 ▾
  • Police100
  • Fire and ambulance101
  • All‑services112

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Sasaram, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Tomb of Sher Shah SuriTomb of Hasan Shah SuriTomb of Islam Shah SuriAshokan Rock EdictWaterfalls on the Kaimur Range
Airports
GAY Gaya Airport (≈1.5 h by train from Sasaram) · PNY Patna Airport (Jay Prakash) (≈3 h by train from Sasaram)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (36°C (97°F)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest May (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Sasaram: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

22°C (72°F)

8°C (46°F)

5 rd

Feb

24°C (75°F)

10°C (50°F)

5 rd

Mar

30°C (86°F)

15°C (59°F)

4 rd

Apr

34°C (93°F)

20°C (68°F)

3 rd

May

36°C (97°F)

24°C (75°F)

2 rd

Jun

31°C (88°F)

27°C (81°F)

2 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

27°C (81°F)

2 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

26°C (79°F)

2 rd

Sep

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

3 rd

Oct

28°C (82°F)

20°C (68°F)

4 rd

Nov

25°C (77°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

Dec

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walking covers the town centre. For nearby sites, hire an auto‑rickshaw (autos) or book a car; there is no regular public transport.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Bodh Gaya

go

Door to door: ≈3 h total

Train from Sasaram Junction to Gaya (≈2 h), then local transport

123 km (76 mi) north‑east; major Buddhist site.

Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Car hire or auto‑rickshaw, about 30 km (19 mi) west

Waterfalls and forest trails nearby.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hotel BNS International

Basic rooms, ₹700‑2,000 per night

Hotel Janta Deluxe

Basic rooms, price not listed

Hotel Maurya Royal

₹1,200‑2,100 per night

Hotel Rohit International

₹2,100‑7,500 per night, restaurant on site

Shershah Vihar

Run by BSTDC, ₹630‑1,260 per night

Mountain View Resorts

₹2,500‑3,500 per night

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
High
₹2,500 (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Basic hotel room1 × 1 night × ₹700₹700
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800₹800
Auto‑rickshaw ride (5 km)1 × ₹150 · check₹150
Litti with aloo chokha (street stall)1 × ₹50 · check₹50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹170
Trip total≈ ₹1,870 per person per day, bed included₹1,870≈ US$25

2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.

Prices of common things

Litti with aloo chokha₹50–80 (≈ under US$1)
Auto‑rickshaw (per km)check₹15–20 (≈ under US$1)
Tomb entry (Sher Shah)₹25 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Sasaram is generally safe for day visitors; keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded markets and negotiate transport fares up front.
  • Auto‑rickshaws may overcharge; agree on fare before boarding.
  • Some tombs (e.g., Hasan Shah) have limited access or are locked; check opening status locally.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Fire and ambulance
101
All‑services
112

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कृपया इस पते पर ले जाएँTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police100
  • Fire and ambulance101
  • All‑services112

Embassy

US consulate in Patna; Indian police numbers above.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Sasaram Junction → Gaya (train): ≈₹200–₹350, 2 h (check)

Say or show

  • माफ़ कीजिये — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
  • यह कितना है? — How much is it? (yeh kitna hai?)
  • शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sasaram. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid May–Sep (heat) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 6 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a short walking loop covering the three Sur‑dynasty tombs.
  2. Include a waterfall trail map for the Kaimur Range.

Meanwhile

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