Srirangapatna

Srirangapatna, (also spelled Srirangapattana or Shrirangapattana and anglicized to Seringapatam during the British Raj) (Kannada: ಶ್ರೀರಂಗಪಟ್ಟಣ) is a town in Mandya District of Karnataka State in India. It is of great religious, cultural and historic importance.

Understand
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.

Get in
Srirangapatna is 19 km from Mysore. Bus 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. 307 which takes 40 minutes. Air-conditioned Volvo buses charges ₹32. Most of the trains that ply from Bangalore to Mysore stop here. However it is recommended that you take an early morning train, as this gives an ample window to explore the place.



Get around
Autos can be hired from near the bus stand, taxis are available too. Most of them understand Hindi or English, get hold of someone who does. For a predetermined price, they will take you to most of the places of interest. Price, as almost always in India, is negotiable, so ask 3-4 persons before deciding.

Walking is another good option, maps and signposts abound, so getting around should not be difficult.

Drink
Alcohol is easily available and carries no stigma in spite of the fact that Srirangapatna is a Muslim-dominated area.

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