Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Daria Daulat Bagh
(Indian/foreigner ?5/100; 9am-5pm)
Set within lovely manicured grounds, Srirangapatnam's
star attraction is Tipu's summer palace, 1km east of the fort. Built largely out of teak, the
palace may not look like much from the outside, but the lavish decoration that covers
every inch of its interiors is impressive. The ceilings are embellished with floral designs,
while the walls bear murals depicting courtly life and Tipu's campaigns against the Brit-
ish. There's a small museum within displaying artefacts and interesting paintings.
PALACE
Gumbaz
(admission free; 8am-6.30pm)
Located within a serene garden, the historically signific-
ant Gumbaz is the resting place of the legendary Tipu Sultan, his equally famed father,
Hyder Ali, and his wife. The interior of the onion-dome mausoleum is painted in tiger-like
motif as a tribute to the sultan. Aross from the tomb is the
Masjid-E-Aska
(mosque).
MAUSEOLEUM
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
( 7.30am-1pm & 4-8pm)
Constructed in 894 AD, this attractive Vaishnavite temple has a mix
of Hoysala and Vijayanagar design. Within are cavernous walkways, pillars and the
centerpiece 4.5m-long reclining statue of Ranganatha, a manifestation of Vishnu.
HINDU TEMPLE
Jamia Masjid
This cream-coloured mosque with two minarets was built by the sultan in 1787 and fea-
tures an interesting blend of Islamic and Hindu architecture. Climb the stairs at the back
for panoramic views of the site.
MOSQUE
Colonel Bailey's Dungeon
North of the island on the banks of the Cauvery is this well-preserved 18th-century
white-walled dungeon used to hold British prisoners of war, including Colonel Bailey
who died here in 1780. Jutting out from the walls are stone fixtures used to chain prison-
ers. East from here along the river is
Thomas Inman's Dungeon
, hidden away beneath undulat-
ing terrain, with a more undiscovered feel that's fun to explore.
HISTORICAL SITE
Getting There & Away
Take buses 313 or 313a (?15, 50 minutes) that depart every hour from Mysore's City bus
stand. Passenger trains travelling from Mysore to Bengaluru (?2, 20 minutes) also stop
