Srirangapatna
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Srirangapatna (ಶ್ರೀರಂಗಪಟ್ಟಣ Śrīraṅgapaṭṭana), anglicised to Seringapatam during the British Raj, is a town in Mandya district of Karnataka, India. 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. Srirangapatna is 19 km from Mysore. Buses 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 charge ₹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.
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Alcohol is easily available and carries no stigma in spite of the fact that Srirangapatna is a Muslim-dominated area.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsSrirangapatna is 19 km from Mysore. Buses 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 charge ₹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. Autos can be hired from near the bus stand, taxis are available too. Most of them understand Hindi or English, so 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. Alcohol is easily available and carries no stigma in spite of the fact that Srirangapatna is a Muslim-dominated area....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Autos can be hired from near the bus stand, taxis are available too. Most of them understand Hindi or English, so 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. Alcohol is easily available and carries no stigma in spite of the fact that Srirangapatna is a Muslim-dominated area.
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Alcohol is easily available and carries no stigma in spite of the fact that Srirangapatna is a Muslim-dominated area.
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Glimpses of Srirangapatna
a bird sitting on a branch of a tree
Birds migrate across continents to find suitable conditions for survival and procreation.They are very sensitive to climate changes.Large scale, human-induced, climate change has already caused many species to be endangered.This reminds us of our duty to protect our ecology. We must learn to live and let live. Ranganathittu in Karnataka,India is a popular bird sanctuary and is a popular nesting site for the birds. During winter months, starting from mid-December, as many as 40,000 birds congregate in this bird sanctuary. Some birds come from Siberia, Latin America and parts of north India.
A flock of birds standing on top of a body of water
A pelican flies through tall green reeds.
birds standing on a rock
a row of glass bottles filled with lemons and limes
A large bird sitting on top of a tree
A heron stands on a fallen tree branch near water.
Two spoonbill birds stand on a rocky riverbank
birds standing on a log
a bird sitting on a branch of a tree
Birds migrate across continents to find suitable conditions for survival and procreation.They are very sensitive to climate changes.Large scale, human-induced, climate change has already caused many species to be endangered.This reminds us of our duty to protect our ecology. We must learn to live and let live. Ranganathittu in Karnataka,India is a popular bird sanctuary and is a popular nesting site for the birds. During winter months, starting from mid-December, as many as 40,000 birds congregate in this bird sanctuary. Some birds come from Siberia, Latin America and parts of north India.
A flock of birds standing on top of a body of water