Places to visit in Rohtas
8 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
Forts and tombs 3
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Rohtasgarh Fort Official source
Hill fort at about 1,500 ft reached by about 2,000 steps from Medha Ghat: gates, palaces, temples and rock inscriptions from the 7th and 12th-13th centuries (Bihar Tourism).
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Sher Shah Suri Tomb, Sasaram Official source
Tomb of Sher Shah Suri in Sasaram, listed by Bihar Tourism.
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Shergarh Fort Official source
Fort listed under Rohtas by Bihar Tourism (one card mislabels it as Patna).
Waterfalls and hills 5
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Manjhar Kund and Dhuan Kund Official source
Falls near Sasaram listed by Bihar Tourism.
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Tutla Bhawani waterfall Official source
Waterfall and shrine listed by Bihar Tourism.
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Indrapuri Dam Official source
Barrage on the Son listed by Bihar Tourism.
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Kaimur Hills Official source
Plateau landscape listed by Bihar Tourism.
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Kashish waterfall, Kachhuahar Official source
Listed by Bihar Tourism.
In depth: Rohtasgarh Fort
Rohtasgarh sits on a plateau of the Kaimur hills at about 1,500 ft. The climb from Medha Ghat is about 2,000 steps; at the top a mile of ruined gates, palaces, temples and tanks spreads across the plateau, and in the rains a waterfall pours over the walls. Start early from Sasaram with water, a guide and good shoes.
At a glance
- Type
- Hill fort Official source
- Altitude
- About 1,500 ft (Bihar Tourism) Official source
- Ascent
- About 2,000 limestone steps from Medha Ghat, about 1.5 hours (Bihar Tourism) Official source
- Inscriptions
- 7th-century Sasanka inscription; Phulwari 1169 AD; Lal Darwaza 1223 AD (Bihar Tourism) Official source
- Time needed
- A full day
History and significance
- Legend
- Associated with Rohitaswa, son of Harishchandra (Bihar Tourism). Official source
- Inscriptions
- Rock inscriptions of the 7th century (Sasanka), 1169 AD (Pratapdhavala's road at Phulwari) and 1223 AD at Lal Darwaza (Bihar Tourism). Official source
- Builder claims
- Bihar Tourism's summary credits Raja Harishchandra and Sher Shah Suri, which its own history section does not support (to confirm).
What to see
- Gates and walls
- Several guarded entrances.
- Palaces and temples
- Indo-Afghan styles (Bihar Tourism).
- Inscriptions
- Phulwari and Lal Darwaza.
- Monsoon waterfall
- Over the fortifications in the rains.
Visiting
- Timings and fees
- Not published. Confirm locally. Not yet verified
- Guide
- Private taxis and local guides from Sasaram (Bihar Tourism). Official source
Festivals
- Local festivals
- To document. Not yet verified
Visitor guidelines
- Wear good shoes; the climb is long.
- Carry water and food.
- Avoid the climb in midday summer heat.
- Do not litter (Bihar Tourism).
How to reach Rohtasgarh Fort
- By road
- About 2 hours from Sasaram to the foot of the hill (Bihar Tourism). Official source
- By train
- Sasaram or Dehri-on-Sone (to confirm). Not yet verified
- By air
- Gaya (GAY), Patna (PAT) or Varanasi (VNS).
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 06:40 | 17:26 | Cold; fog possible |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 06:29 | 17:48 | Best |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 06:05 | 18:03 | Good; warming |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 05:34 | 18:16 | Hot |
| May | IMD normals to add | 05:11 | 18:30 | Very hot |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 05:05 | 18:44 | Hot; monsoon arrives |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 05:14 | 18:46 | Monsoon falls; slippery steps |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 05:28 | 18:30 | Monsoon falls; slippery steps |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 05:40 | 18:00 | Rain easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 05:51 | 17:29 | Good; Durga Puja |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:10 | 17:08 | Best; Chhath and Sonepur |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 06:31 | 17:08 | Cool; fog possible |
Suggested plans
- One day
- Climb Rohtasgarh from Medha Ghat.
- Two days
- Add Sher Shah Suri's tomb in Sasaram and the waterfalls near the town.
How to reach Rohtas
- By train
- Sasaram; Dehri-on-Sone.
- By air
- Gaya (GAY); Varanasi (VNS).
- By road
- NH-19 (to confirm).
- Headquarters
- Sasaram
- Coast
- Landlocked
Best time to visit Rohtas
- Best time
- September to April (Bihar Tourism); July-September for falls
- Climate
- Very hot summers, monsoon, cold winters.
Dates to plan around in Bihar
- Harihar Kshetra Sonepur Mela — Sonepur, Saran: Begins 22 Nov 2026; main days 23-24 Nov (Patna Press)
- Chhath Puja (Kartik) — Across Bihar; Deo Sun Temple, Aurangabad: November 2026; exact dates to confirm
- Navratri and Dussehra — Ugratara Sthan, Mahishi; Ami Sthan, Saran: October; more than a lakh at Mahishi on Dussehra (Bihar Tourism)
- Chaitra fair — Thawe, Gopalganj: March-April (Bihar Tourism)
- Bishua / Chait Sankranti mela — Kakolat, Nawada: Mid-April, three days (Bihar Tourism)
- Sawan (Shravan) crowds — Ashok Dham, Lakhisarai; Garibnath, Muzaffarpur; Kapileswarsthan, Madhubani: July-August
- Ramnavami and Shivaratri — Mundeshwari, Kaimur: Dates vary (Bihar Tourism)
- Kartik Purnima bathing — Dekuli Dham, Sheohar: November (Wikipedia)
Where to stay in Rohtas
No stays have been verified for Rohtas yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about Rohtas
What is Rohtas known for?
Rohtasgarh on the Kaimur plateau, Sher Shah Suri's tomb at Sasaram, and monsoon waterfalls.
What is the one place not to miss in Rohtas?
Rohtasgarh Fort. Hill fort at about 1,500 ft reached by about 2,000 steps from Medha Ghat: gates, palaces, temples and rock inscriptions from the 7th and 12th-13th centuries (Bihar Tourism).
Which is the nearest railway station to Rohtas?
Sasaram; Dehri-on-Sone.
Which is the nearest airport to Rohtas?
Gaya (GAY); Varanasi (VNS).
When is the best time to visit Rohtas?
September to April (Bihar Tourism); July-September for falls
How many places are there to visit in Rohtas?
Our guide lists 8 places in Rohtas district, Bihar, across forts and tombs, waterfalls and hills.
Nearby, in neighbouring districts
- Mundeshwari Devi Temple, Kaimur — Octagonal hill temple with a four-faced linga and a Durga image; Bihar Tourism calls it the oldest functional temple in the world (claim). The ASI date of 108 AD and the Gupta-period date on the same page conflict. Open 5 AM-9 PM, free.