Srirangapattanam, located around 125 kilometers towards southwest of Bangalore is 12 kilometers away from Mysore. It used to be and became famous as the capital city of Tipu Sultan’s Kingdom. It is the biggest among the three beautiful islands located on river Cauvery. It is created by two branches of river. This island dates back to 15th century and spans to about 5 km in length and 2 km in width. This island would be a perfect choice for someone looking for a peaceful stay in the scenic bounties of nature.
Srirangapattanam enjoys a moderate climate. Summers range from a temperature of 30°to 20°while the winters pleasantly average from 27°to 17°Celcius.
The best to be in Srirangapattanam is from October to February in the winters when the climate is very pleasant and extremely comfortable to move around and enjoy the place.
Few good hotels in Srirangapattanam accept international credit cards. There are few ATMs in the city. It is best to carry cash to this place. There may not be any moneychangers here so carry Indian currency only.
No permits are required to travel to Srirangapattanam. Just a visa to India is all what is needed.
You can get the trains to major stations in India from there. By road, it is well connected with Mysore which is just 12 km away. Bangalore and Hassan are 125 km away.
Major Airport:
The nearest airport to Srirangapattanam is the Bangalore airport which is 125 km away. It connects Srirangapattanam to Dubai, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok and Male.
Srirangapatnam is very close to Mysore. So a lot of south Indian food is available here. Idlis and Dosas are popular and most of the food is rice based. You can eat at various local restaurants which have a lot to serve or you may also try numerous roadside stalls which offer delicious food.
Where To Stay:
You would need to stay in Mysore, and could find many good hotels there ranging from 5 star to low priced budget hotels.
