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Town in Karnataka, India
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Srirangapatna (ಶ್ರೀರಂಗಪಟ್ಟಣ Shrīrangapaṭṭana), anglicised to Seringapatam during the British Raj, is a town in Mandya district of Karnataka, India. On an island in the Cauvery River, the town of Srirangapatna was once the fortress capital of the region controlled by Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan.
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Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan
This is the biggest attraction. Entrance from 9AM to 4PM. It was constructed in 1784 and is made of teak. Today, it is a museum devoted to Tipu Sultan. The palace is surrounded by a big garden and a green lawn.
This tomb and mosque were built by Tipu Sultan as a tribute to his illustrious father Hyder Ali (1722 - 1784), after his death. The dome is at the eastern extreme of Srirangapatna. It enshrines the cenotaphs of Hyder Ali, his wife Fakr-Un-Nisa and Tipu Sultan, after he died in 1799. Very beautiful tomb, mosque and many gardens.
Confluence of holy rivers. Coracle riding facility. Very green surroundings. Salted fruits are available.
Beautiful viewpoint and ancient temple 2,697 feet above sea level.
Beautiful surroundings with an ancient temple. Cute cafe in the middle of sugarcane fields.
St.Mary's School
Beautiful church built in 1802.
Srirangapatna Fort
Built by the Timmanna Nayaka in 1454
Temple of Lord Vishnu in the sleeping posture on the great snake Ananta is one of the largest temples in the state.
The dungeon used by Tipu Sultan to imprison the British officers who were captured during the Anglo-Mysore Wars. It is said that the prisoners were tied to fixtures in the stone slab of the dungeon and were immersed in water up to their necks. The dungeon is named after Colonel William Bailey (Baillie) who fell into Tipu's hands in the Second Anglo-Mysore War in 1780, and spent several months in the inhumane conditions till his death in 1782.
Yet another dungeon used to imprison captured British officers.
You are allowed to wear the footwear inside the mosque compound, but you have to remove it when entering the steps leading to the upper mosque. The inner sanctum sanctorum of the upper floor is usually closed. You can find it open during prayer times: 2PM, 5PM, 7PM, and 9PM. Visit the mosque immediately after the muezzin's call so that you can see the spectacular inner hall of Tipu's original ancient mosque.
The lawns of the summer palace are extremely spacious and peaceful. Ideal for a picnic. There are many big trees giving a lot of shade. Many visitors to Mysore have described this lawn as the best experience in Mysore because of the peaceful atmosphere and the pretty picture postcard-like surroundings.
Take the third left street on the right side of the KSRTC bus station. The road goes to Wellesley Bridge and there is a cute little seating place just before the bridge. The seats are arranged before the Anjaneya Swamy Temple. Very peaceful place to watch the river and the traffic on the new bridge on the Bangalore Road. You can comfortably spend one or two hours here. Not very sunny even in the afternoons.
The front and back sides of the railway station are suitable for silent walking as they are not touristy places. The railway station itself is very silent as it is not used by the tourists.
The Juma Masjidh Junction has beautiful stone seats which are suitable for sitting and enjoying the lifestyle of the local people. This junction also has two temples. Being not part of the major trail, you will get some peace of mind here.
₹150 for one round. The track on the opposite of the first parking lot.
Economy restaurant.
High prices, poor service, no ambience. Big enough to seat 100 people.
Economy restaurant that opens by six am.
Good garden with no ambience. Food is OK.
Mr.Kiran
Basic rooms with hot water only for one hour. Traffic sound is a nuisance.
Traffic noise is muffled as the property is 200 meters from the highway. The rooms are big but the toilets are old style. The terrace has good views and enough space for a party of 25 people.
There are some small stalls selling souvenirs and cheap antique gifts. The best shops are near the Rangaswamy Temple
Juma Masjidh Main Street is not frequented by tourists, and you will get some peace of mind here. This road is also called Srirangapatna Main Road. Most of the wares on display are meant for local consumption, and so the prices are also very reasonable. The side streets are so narrow that you can have a Moroccan-like souq experience here.
By bus
Srirangapatna is 19 km from Mysore. Buses are available from Mysore from 7AM to 8PM. The last bus returns to Mysore by 9PM. Look for bus No. 313, which takes 30 minutes or bus No.
Autos can be hired from near the bus stand, taxis are available too. Most of them understand Hindi or English, so get hold of someone who does.
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