Sasaram

城市概覽

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. Geographically Sasaram lies west of the Sone River. It lies on the Kaimur Range, which is an eastern extension of the Vindhya Range. The undulating landscape is home to several waterfalls.

如何抵達

Sasaram is well connected both by Road and Railways by major metros like New Delhi and Kolkata.

By train Sasaram is a junction railway station on the Howrah - Mughalsarai line. It is also connected to Patna via Arrah

1 Sasaram Junction railway station. (updated Mar 2021)

By car Sasaram lies on the Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) and is well connected to Delhi and Kolkata

當地交通

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.

必看景點

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.

1 Tomb of Sher Shah Suri (Pani Roza). The Tomb of Sher Shah Suri follows the Indo - Islamic form of architecture. It was constructed by Mir Muhammad Alawal Khan and was constructed between 1540 - 45. The octagonal tomb stands on an artificial island located at the center of a square man made lake, hence the name Pani Roza. Each side of the square lake measuring 427 meters. The entire complex is fenced and the entry is through a dome pavilion styled gateway on the north side. The Tomb is a protected monument under Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The island, housing the tomb, is connected to the main land by a causeway from the north side. The causeway was broken and was reconstructed by ASI in 1914 - 15. The causeway has two arched openings connecting the both sides of the lake. The island is surrounded by battlement with four octagonal chatris at the four corners. Each of the three sides (excepting the one on the west) have two projected square chhatris. The main tomb is octagonal and has two levels. There are chatris at the corner of each level. The upper level is crowned with a huge dome measuring 20 meters in diameter. The lower level have triple arched entrances on each side, Seven of the eight inner walls of the lower stage have arched gateways in the centre and is flanked with recessed arches on both sides. The eight or the western side have no entrance. There are several graves inside but the one of Sher Shah is covered with decorative cloth. The western wall has the kibla and the tomb doubles up as a mosque. Apart from Sher Shah's grave there are several graves inside. The interiors are accessible and one has to remov

美食

The 2 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.

住宿

Sasaram has a handful of basic hotels with prices ranging from ₹700 to ₹2,000.

1 Hotel BNS International. (updated Mar 2020) 2 Hotel Janta Deluxe. (updated Mar 2020) 3 Hotel Maurya Royal, ☏ +91 6184 222117. ₹1,200- 2,100. (updated Mar 2020) 4 Hotel Rohit International, ☏ +91 6184 222033. Well-furnished rooms and a restaurant ₹2,100-7,500. (updated Mar 2020) 5 Shershah Vihar, ☏ +91 6184 221267. Run by Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) ₹630-1,260. (updated Mar 2020) 6 Mountain View Resorts. ₹2,500-3,500. (updated Mar 2020)

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