📍 Bihar, India
Bihar · 8 destinations & hidden spots
Hidden Gem
Kaimur Hill Range, near Sasaram, Bihar 821115
Located in the rugged hills south of Sasaram on the Kaimur plateau, Dhua Kund is a vigorous cascade fed by the Kudra River. It derives its name (meaning Smoke Pool) from the dense mist generated when water violently strikes the rocky boulders below. Annually during Raksha Bandhan, a vibrant traditional fair is celebrated around the falls.
Kakolat Hill, Govindpur Block, Nawada District, Bihar 805102
Kakolat Falls is situated on the picturesque Kakolat hill in Nawada district bordering Jharkhand. The waterfall plunges dramatically from a height of 150 to 160 feet into a natural rock pool shaded by sal and mahua forests. Legend connects the spring with the Mahabharata, where King Nimi was cursed to reside as a python until released by the Pandavas.
Hidden Gem
Chainpur Block, Kaimur District, Bihar 821103
Surrounded by rolling forested hills in the Kaimur range, Karkat Waterfall is a scenic natural cascade and eco-tourism sanctuary on the Karamnasa River. The waterfall creates a broad calm reservoir popular for boating, nature hikes, and tranquil riverside picnics.
Pavra Hill, Ramgarh, Kaimur District, Bihar 821110
Perched atop Pavra Hill at a height of 608 feet in Kaimur district, Maa Mundeshwari Temple is officially acknowledged by the Archaeological Survey of India as the oldest surviving functional temple in India, with continuous worship dating back to 108 CE. Its rare octagonal Nagara stone sanctum contains sacred carvings of Lord Shiva, Devi Durga, and Surya.
Hidden Gem
Kaimur Plateau, Rohtas District, Bihar 821311
Perched at an elevation of 1,500 feet atop the precipitous Kaimur plateau overlooking the Son River valley, Rohtasgarh is one of India's largest hill forts, encompassing an astounding 28 square miles. The fort has 83 gateways and houses royal palace complexes built by Mughal general Raja Man Singh, monumental stepwells, and ancient temples.
Hidden Gem
Bhabhua-Adhaura Road, Kaimur Hills, Bihar 821102
Telhar Kund is a breathtaking plunge waterfall nestled deep in the sal forests of the Kaimur hill range along the Durgavati River. The waters plummet over an 80-meter vertical cliff into a deep turquoise pool framed by dramatic red canyon walls and wild wilderness, making it one of eastern India's most picturesque natural spectacles.
Hidden Gem
Near Grand Trunk Road, Sasaram, Bihar 821115
Constructed by Sher Shah Suri around 1535 CE for his father Hasan Khan Suri, this octagonal tomb sits within a large walled courtyard with ornate arched gates. Known as the Sukha Rauza (Dry Tomb) because it is surrounded by gardens rather than water, it showcases the early stylistic evolution that culminated in Sher Shah's own water tomb.
Sasaram, Rohtas District, Bihar 821115
Built between 1540 and 1545 CE by master architect Aliwal Khan, the tomb of Emperor Sher Shah Suri is a magnificent red sandstone octagonal mausoleum standing on a high square stone plinth in the middle of a vast artificial lake. Rising 150 feet with a 22-meter dome, domed kiosks (chhatris), and stepped causeways, it represents the pinnacle of Indo-Islamic architecture.
