About Srirangapatna

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Srirangapatna lies at a distance of around 15kms from the city of Mysore and 140 Kms from the city of Bangalore. It is the biggest among the three islands located in River Kaveri. The island runs 5 Kms long and about 2 Kms wide. The Place got its name from the god of the temple, which is situated on the western side of the island.

Srirangapatna has something or the other for each and everyone. Those who are interested in history can view various monuments, which are present here. Most of the famous dynasties of south i.e. Hoysalas of 11th century, Vijayanagar kings of 17th, Hyder Ali-Tipu Sultan kindred, French and finally the British have left all their monuments and relics here in Srirangapatnam.

Srirangapatna is an ideal place for people who love nature. Here, one can find various quit spots that abounds in natural vegetation. The place also has various temples, mosques, a Jain basdi and a church for devotees. One can hire an auto and can move around the place easily.

How To Reach:  By Air : - The nearest airport to Srirangapatnam is Bangalore, about 140 Kilometers away.

By Rail : - There is a railway station at Srirangapatnam, which has a good frequency of trains running to and from Bangalore.

By Road : - The island is on the Bangalore-Mysore road, 140 Kilometers from Bangalore and 15 Kilometers from Mysore. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses ply between Bangalore and Mysore very frequently.

History of Srirangapatna:  Being in the tropical region of the country, it has a languid tropical atmosphere, hot and humid during summer and comfortably cold during winter season. Winter is the best time to visit this place as the humidity during summer makes traveling uncomfortable.

Srirangapatna was the main scene of battles that took place in the second half of the 18th century between the French and the British to get the hold over Carnatic. By 1787, much of the Carnatic region was ruled by Tipu Sultan. But with the arrival of the British, Tipu was finally defeated in the year 1799.