If you want to get rid of stress and fatigue and looking for peaceful and serene location then Srirangapatnam is ideal. Srirangapatnam is positioned approximately 12 km from Mysore. This beautiful place is known for its exotic beauty and considered as the former capital of Tipu Sultan. Srirangapatnam is a beautiful island positioned in the Cauvery River. Cauvery River incorporates three islands, of which Srirangapatnam is the biggest.

Srirangapatnam is immensely popular among tourists. It features a few popular tourist attractions. For Instance, the magnificent Fort of Tipu Sultan is known for its architectural brilliance and exotic beauty. The beautiful fort features four gates. They are named as Bangalore, Mysore, Delhi and Water and Elephant gates.

Another great popular attraction of Srirangapatnam is the beautiful Srirangapatnam temples. This is one of the largest temples in South India. It incorporates a great combination of Hoysala and Vijayanagar architecture. People from all over the world have great respect for this temple. Beautiful Srirangapatnam temple features the giant gate or Maha Dwara, along huge tower and many-pillared hall.

Dariya Daulat Baug is positioned outside the beautiful fort. In the year 1784, this wooden summer palace of Tipu Sultan was built. It is made up of teak and beautifully ornate. Nowadays, it features as a Museum of all the Tipu memorabilia. If you wanted to know more about Tipu Sultan then this place is ideal.

Other major highlights of Srirangapatnam are Dungeons, grave of Colonel Bailey, Place of Tippu's Death, Dodda Ghosai Ghat, Jami Masjid, Ranganthitu Bird Sanctuary, The Jain Basti, and Tippu's racket court.

Although, climate is pleasant throughput the year, still November and April are coolest. There is no need to bother about the accommodation facilities, as you may opt from luxury hotels to budget hotels. so, what are you waiting for? Get ready for a historic trip!

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