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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
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.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- May–Sep (heat)
- Stay
- 0.5 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₹1,500–2,500 excl. bed · High ₹2,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Fire and ambulance 101 · All‑services 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Litti with aloo chokha | ₹50–80 |
| Auto‑rickshaw (per km) | ₹15–20 |
| Tomb entry (Sher Shah) | ₹25 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GAY · Gaya Airport
- ≈1.5 h by train from Sasaram
- PNY · Patna Airport (Jay Prakash)
- ≈3 h by train from Sasaram
Typical fares
- Sasaram Junction → Gaya (train)
- ≈₹200–₹350, 2 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walking covers the town centre. For nearby sites, hire an auto‑rickshaw (autos) or book a car; there is no regular public transport.
See and do
Known for
- Tomb of Sher Shah Suri
- Tomb of Hasan Shah Suri
- Tomb of Islam Shah Suri
- Ashokan Rock Edict
- Waterfalls on the Kaimur Range
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bodh Gaya | Train from Sasaram Junction to Gaya (≈2 h), then local transport | ≈3 h total |
| Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary | Car hire or auto‑rickshaw, about 30 km (19 mi) westCar hire or auto‑rickshaw, about 19 mi (30 km) west | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- 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
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ कीजियेmaaf kijiye |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much is it? | यह कितना है?yeh kitna hai? |
| Where is the toilet? | शौचालय कहाँ है?shauchalay kahan hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
Sasaram is generally safe for day visitors; keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded markets and negotiate transport fares up front.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Sasaram yet. Suggested stay: 0.5 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Tomb of Sher Shah Suri
- Tomb of Hasan Shah Suri
- Tomb of Islam Shah Suri
- Ashokan Rock Edict
- Waterfalls on the Kaimur Range
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Sasaram coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Sasaram, revision 5294683 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5294683
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/sasaram). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.