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  • 01Rohtasgarh Fort

    Rohtasgarh Fort is located in the southern region of Dehri about 40 km away on Kaimur range and it is 1500 m above sea level. The founder of Rohtasgarh town was Rohitashva, son of the the great king Harishchandra. The Rohtasgarh Fort is one of the most ancient forts in India. This tourist spot stands as a symbol of courage, strength and supremacy of the Sone valley.

    The Rohtasgarh fort itself has great places which capture the attention of tourists like Ganesh Temple, Elephant Gate, the Hanging House Hathiya Pol, the Aina Mahal, Habsh Khan Mausoleum, Jami Masjid, Diwan-e-khas, Diwan-e-aam, Rohtasan Temple and Devi Temple.

    Rohtasgarh is also well known for the waterfalls here that fall from Kaimur hill towards east and meet the Sone river. Visiting Rohtasgarh means enjoying a lot of places and watching a lot of wonders. This serves as the most interesting destination for tourists.

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  • 02Shergarh Fort

    Shergarh Fort

    Shergarh Fort is located in the Chenari region which is 10 km away from Sasaram. The fort is said to have been built by Sher Shah Suri when he conquered Rohtas. He dedicated this to his Hindu beloved. Shergarh has many temples, graves and Emambaras, besides this fort.

    The fortification had taken place just to ensure security. Hasan Khan Su, the father of Sher Shah Sur protected his jagir by the fortifications. The citadel , earlier known as Nawabgadh is now known as Shergarh Fort and is situated in the proximity of Sher Shah’s tomb in Sasaram.

    This tourist destination is popular because this was the home to Hasan Khan Sur. Sher Shah Sur spent his childhood time here. The marvellous castle possesses three storeys, a lot of rooms and a wide beautiful gate. The existence of these Mughal rulers makes this place historical.

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  • 03Tarachandi

    Tarachandi

    The Tarachandi Hills are located about 1 km from Chandan Shaheed hill. This place has a temple of one of the most revered Goddesses called Tarachandi and a small inscription of Pratap Dhawal on the rock close to the temple of Chandi Devi. Hindus in large numbers assemble to worship the goddess and hence it has turned out to be a beautiful religious site.

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  • 04Dhurwan Kund & Gupta Dham

    Dhurwan Kund & Gupta Dham

    These two natural sites are both religious and tourist spots. They are situated in the Chenari Block of this District.

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  • 05Bhaluni Dham

    Bhaluni Dham

    There is a famous temple of Goddess Durga, called Yakshini Bhagwati. There is also an ancient temple of God Shirac Bhankhandi Mahadevan. It is located 7 km east of Dinara Block in Bikramganj subdivision. People turn up in large numbers to worship Goddess Durga and seek her blessings.

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  • 06Deo Markandeya

    Deo Markandeya

    Deo Markandeya is a beautiful village you would not want to miss because of the beautiful temples of Lord Vishnu and Suryadev present here. At any point of time one can see people gathered for prayers and worship. The village attracts huge number of tourists for its religious significance.

    The village of Deo Markandeya is located in the northern side of Nasirganj in Sasaram on an old heap.

     

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  • 07Chacha Fhagumal Sahibjee Ka Gurudwara

    Chacha Fhagumal Sahibjee Ka Gurudwara

    Chacha Fhagumal Sahibjee Ka Gurudwara is located in Sasaram. This religious place is revered by the Sikh community and is unique. The place is a must visit to behold the brotherhood that religion fosters.

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  • 08Sasaram

    Sasaram is situated to the west of Dehri around 17 km away. The town attracts tourists because the second highest tomb of India, the Sher Shah Suri Tomb is located here. The tomb is a marvellous example of the styles of architecture that existed in the Mughal era. It showcases commendable pathan architecture.

    The tomb is built of stone and is an amazing tourist attraction. The interior of the tomb is airy and lighted by windows on the walls. The arch of Mihrab can make you speechless with the inscriptions adorning walls beautifully. The tiles look shiny and smooth with coloured geometrical figures and carvings of flowers.

    It is located in the midst of a big tank. Sher Shah Suri tomb, also called Sukha Roza, was selected as the third wonder in “7 wonders of India”. In Sarasam is located the temple of Goddess Tarachandi temple where people turn for worship in huge numbers. There are several monuments near the town.

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  • 09Akhorigola

    Akhorigola

    Akhorigola located in the Rohtas district boasts of a weaving industry that produces beautiful blankets that you cannot resist buying. This spot is known for cattle fair.

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  • 10Dharklandha

    Dharklandha

    Dharklandha belongs to saint Dariyadas. It is a very popular math. This great saint is highly revered for his contributions and counted in the series of Kasir and Dadu. Probably he is the first saint poet of this district. He is remembered for the many religious books and other books written at this place.

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  • 11Akbarpur

    Akbarpur

    Akbarpur is one beautiful place where the lovers of medieval history will be drawn to. It is located at the foot of the famous Kaimur hills nearly 5 km away from Rohtasgarh. Akbarpur has been named in the memory of the great Mughal ruler, Akbar.

    This tourist spot is situated very near the Rohtas headquarters. The attraction you are not to miss here is the tomb of Malik Wishal Khan who was the daroga of Rohtasgarh when Shahjahan was the emperor.

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  • 12Dehri

    Dehri

    Dehri falls on the bank of river Sone, elevated at 99 metres. Dehri used to the major camping site during the British era when soldiers on their path from Kolkata to Delhi had to cross river Sone.

    It was at this place that the resting campus were set. Dehri literally means base town. Well, the most vital element of the city is the famous coal depot which attract customers from the entire northern region.

    This tourist spot is also known to have accommodated the famous Bengali novelist Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay who furnished his much loved work "Grihadaha". The Britishers to promote western education had established Dehri Public School.

     

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