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Distance: 15 KM from Mysore, 124 KM from Bangalore

How to reach there: From Bangalore - Frequent KSRTC buses are available from Bangalore, by train or private vehicle. From Mysore - local buses, KSRTC buses, by train or by private vehicle

Where to Stay: Typically one need not stay there, as all the spots can be covered in a single day. However, if you would like to stay there are few places to stay there -
Hotel Mayura River View(08236 - 52114), Amblee resort, Fort View Resort, Balaji garden Resort etc

Where to Eat - I have not found any better place to eat there. If you know any please share here.

Srirangapatna was the capital of the then Mysore state during the time of Tipu Sultan. It is an island formed by river Cauvery. It was turned into a fortress by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. The town is a historical treasure trove to explore. Typically if you start your tour in the morning by 9.30, you should be done by the evening. To see the places you can choose package tours from Bangalore/Mysore, reach Srirangapatna and hire an Auto rickshaw or hire your own private vehicle. I will list the spots below:

1. Daria Daulat Bagh - Daria Daulat Bagh is the summer palace of Tipu Sultan. It has large landscaped garden out side and palace features huge wall paintings of the period. Entry fees required.

2. Gumbaz - This is the mausoleum of Tipu sultan’s family including his father Hyder Ali, his mother Fakr-Un-Nisa and Tipu Sultan, after his death in 1799 A.D.

3. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple - The Ranganathaswamy temple is located inside the fort area. Here the deity is lord Ranganatha. It is from here Srirangapatna derives its name.

4. Sangam - Sangam(meet) is the join of the two tributeries of river cauvery at the other end of the Srirangapatna. It is a holy Place for the hindus and people take bath to do away with their sins. Also, can go boating here.

5. Jumma Masjid - Jumma Masjid is a beautiful mosque built by Tipu Sultan in 1787. It has beautiful minarets and architecture as a whole. The weslley bridge can seen from here.

6. Tipu Sultan’s Fort - The whole actual Srirangapatna town is a fortress but it is quite big and have many things to see. Take you time to re live the history. Check the place where Tipu died, Tipu’s Jail etc.

7. Ranganathittu Bird Scantuary - As you can understand by the name it is a bird scantuary over River cauvery. It is a very nice place to watch exotic birds, migratory birds, crocodile etc. Boating is also available here.