An island fortress town on the Cauvery with Tipu Sultan's summer palace, mausoleum and the Ranganathaswamy temple.
Srirangapatna sits on an island in the Cauvery river and was capital of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. Dariya Daulat Bagh, Tipu's summer palace, has painted walls; the Gumbaz mausoleum holds the tombs of Tipu, Hyder Ali and Tipu's mother. The Ranganathaswamy temple is an active Vaishnava site. Nearby the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is best from November to March.
| Distance | About 125 km south-west of Bengaluru |
|---|---|
| Travel time | About 2.5-3 hours each way |
| Getting there | Mode: Train, bus or car; Detail: On the Bengaluru-Mysuru rail line and highway; a few trains stop, buses are frequent |
| Cost | Monument tickets are small; verify current fees |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Address | Srirangapatna, Mandya district, Karnataka 571438, India |
How to get there
- Train: some Mysuru-line trains stop at Srirangapatna, ₹50-300 (approx $0.52-3.12 USD)
- Bus: KSRTC services to Srirangapatna, about ₹200-500 (approx $2.08-5.21 USD)
- Car with driver: about ₹4,000-6,500 (approx $42-68 USD) for the day, often combined with Mysuru
- Organised tour: standard stop on Mysuru itineraries
Location
Srirangapatna, Mandya district, Karnataka 571438, India
12.4181, 76.6946 View on map
Highlights
- Dariya Daulat Bagh
- Gumbaz mausoleum
- Ranganathaswamy temple
- Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Tips for visiting
- Combine with Mysuru
- Dariya Daulat Bagh is closed on some days; check
- Boat rides at the bird sanctuary depend on water levels
When to visit
Morning from October to February.
Frequently asked questions
Is Srirangapatna near Mysuru?
It is about 15 km before Mysuru on the highway.
Which season is best for the bird sanctuary?
November to March.