Sasaram is in the northwestern state of Bihar in India. Its income relies on the strength of the agricultural industry, and locals engage in rice polishing for a living. Visitors are attracted to the city to see the Tomb of Sher Shah Suri (a former Emperor), which stands at 122 feet tall. There is a lack of hotels in Sasaram itself, as travellers prefer to stay at one of the bigger towns in the region. However, within an hour from Sasaram itself, there are accommodation options available.
Hotel Sone Breeze is 18 kilometers south of the Sasaram railway station, from where you can connect to the main city of Patna (184 km north), and then through to New Delhi. It is located near the River Ganga on State Highway 15. The hotel has a restaurant, car-parking facilities and easy access to the railway station. It is in the heart of the industrial area of Dalmianagar, which is home to several colleges and parks.
Hotel Amarpreet is 30 minutes south of Sasaram, across the River Ganga. It has deluxe, executive and club rooms available. All rooms have a multi-channel TV, air conditioning and are clean and modern. The executive rooms are more spacious with larger beds, compared with the standard deluxe rooms. You can choose from Chinese, Thai, Indian or bistro bar food at the hotel, which has three restaurants on its premises. The hotel also offers car rental services, Internet, an on-call doctor and 24-hour room service.
Tathagat International Hotel is adjacent to a temple, and the view from rooms on the eastern side of the hotel looks over it. The hotel has its own restaurant for your convenience, and rooms include air conditioning. Rooms are basic but suitable for a short stay to explore the local architecture and history of the area, dating back 2,500 years. Although it is 128 kilometers from Sasaram, it is offers a high standard of accommodation and has spectacular views over the temple.
