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Srirangapatnaಶ್ರೀರಂಗಪಟ್ಟಣ
Spend a half‑day in Srirangapatna, see the Summer Palace and Tipu Sultan Fort, then head back to Mysore or Bangalore.
Srirangapatna is a historic island town on the Cauvery River, famed for Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, his fort and several tombs. It fits a half‑day side‑trip from Mysore or Bangalore, with easy train and bus links.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (high heat, monsoon May–June)
- Airport
- MYQ
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Srirangapatna100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Srirangapatna, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; keep an eye on belongings in crowded bus stands and avoid isolated riverbanks after dark.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 108 Medical · 101 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMYQ Mysore Airport (≈20 km (12 mi) north, bus or taxi to Srirangapatna).MYQ Mysore Airport (≈12 mi (20 km) north, bus or taxi to Srirangapatna).
- Getting aroundWalk between the palace, fort and Gumbaz (all within 1 km (0.6 mi)).Walk between the palace, fort and Gumbaz (all within 0.6 mi (1 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea/coffee at a café₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketEntrance to Summer Palace₹20–₹30 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hostel dorm bed, a night, per person₹400 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · High ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MYQ Mysore Airport (≈20 km (12 mi) north, bus or taxi to Srirangapatna)MYQ Mysore Airport (≈12 mi (20 km) north, bus or taxi to Srirangapatna)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Srirangapatna: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk between the palace, fort and Gumbaz (all within 1 km). Autos or taxis can be hired at the bus stand; negotiate price or ask 3‑4 drivers for a fair rate.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mysore
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Train from Srirangapatna (≈30 min) or bus 19 km (12 mi), 7 AM–8 PMTrain from Srirangapatna (≈30 min) or bus 12 mi (19 km), 7 AM–8 PM
Mysore Palace and zoo are major attractions; easy return same day.
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
goDoor to door: ≈30 min each way
Bus or auto 4 km (2.5 mi) north, 10 minBus or auto 2.5 mi (4 km) north, 10 min
Best early morning; check seasonal bird arrivals.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Mayura River View
Basic rooms near the river; good for a night if you stay longer.
Tourist Lodge
₹500 per night, close to railway station.
Orchid Residency
₹600 per night, basic amenities, near bus station.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × ₹400 | ₹400 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Train Srirangapatna–Mysore (one‑way)1 × ₹150 · Check schedule; early morning trains are best. | ₹150 |
| Auto ride (5 km)1 × ₹200 · Negotiate price before boarding. | ₹200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹155 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,705 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,705≈ US$20 |
Typical price for a shared dormitory; check with the property.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Auto ride (5 km) | ₹200–₹300 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Coracle ride (15 min) | ₹150 (≈ US$2) |
| Tea/coffee at a café | ₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at a local restaurant | ₹120–₹250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Entrance to Summer Palace | ₹20–₹30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last bus from Mysore returns at 9 PM; plan your return.
- Tipu Sultan Fort has no set opening hours; check locally before visiting.
- Coracle rides at Sangama are seasonal; confirm availability.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Medical
- 108
- Fire
- 101
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Srirangapatnaಶ್ರೀರಂಗಪಟ್ಟಣ
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ಈ ವಿಳಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ದಯವಿಟ್ಟುTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Medical108
- Fire101
Embassy
Indian nationals need no visa; foreign visitors use the e‑visa portal (check Indian government site).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Srirangapatna–Mysore: ≈₹150 one‑way, 30 min
- Auto (5 km): ≈₹250, negotiate before boarding
Say or show
- ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamisi)
- ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (dhanyavaadagalu)
- ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much? (eshte?)
- ಬಸ್ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ? — Where is the bus stand? (bus nildana ellide?)
- ನನ್ನಿಗೆ ನೀರು ಬೇಕು — I would like water (nannige neeru beku)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Srirangapatna. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (high heat, monsoon May–June) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel Mayura River View for a relaxed riverside stay.
- Combine with a Mysore day‑trip for a full historic circuit.
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