One Day Coorg To Srirangapatna Sightseeing Tour By Car

Itinerary for one Day Coorg To Srirangapatna Sightseeing Tour Package

Srirangapatna has since time immemorial been an urban center and place of pilgrimage. During the Vijayanagar empire, it became the seat of a major viceroyalty, from where several nearby vassal states of the empire, such as Mysore and Talakad, were overseen. When, perceiving the decline of the Vijayanagar empire, the rulers of Mysore ventured to assert independence, Srirangapatna was their first target. Raja Wodeyar vanquished Rangaraya,the then viceroy of Srirangapatna, in 1610 and celebrated the Navaratri festival in the town that year. It came to be accepted in time that two things demonstrated control and signified sovereignty over the Kingdom of Mysore by any claimant to the throne:

DAY 1: PICKUP FROM COORG: Hotel / Bus Station and proceed to Srirangapatna Sightseeing places including:

SRI RANGANATHASWAMY TEMPLE: The Ranganthaswamy Temple – usually referred to as “Sri Ranganathaswamy” – is dedicated to Ranganatha, a manifestation of Vishnu. It is one of the five important pilgrimage sites along the river Kaveri for devotees of Ranganatha. These five sacred sites are together known as Pancharanga Kshetrams in Southern India. Since Srirangapatna is the first temple starting from upstream, the deity is known as Adi Ranga (lit; “first Ranga”), and the town of Srirangapatna, which derives its name from the temple, is located on an island in the river Kaveri.

TIPPU SUMMER PALACE: The Dariya Daulat Palace (Summer Palace) is set amidst beautiful gardens called Daria Daulat Bagh. Tippu Sultan built this palace in 1784. The palace is built in the Indo-Sarcenic style in mostly made of teakwood. The palace has a rectangular plan and is built on a raised platform.

GUMBAZ: The Gumbaz is an impeccably detailed mausoleum and houses the remains of Tipu Sultan, his father Hyder Ali and his mother Fatima Begum among beautifully manicured gardens. Various tombs of other relatives surround the gumbaz, some with small signs offering guidance on which specific individuals are buried here. The outer gumbaz columns are made of amphibolite, a very dark rock that exudes a somber richness. Handcrafted door frames covered in a deep lacquer finish lead into an inner tomb illuminated only by natural light. All visitors are welcome inside, and even encouraged to enter by the friendly doormen.

WELLESLEY BRIDGE: Wellesley Bridge was erected by Dewan Purnaiya on the Kavery river in 1804.It was named after the then Governor General Marquis of Wellesley. The bridge is built of stone pillars and stone corbels and surrounded by stone girders. The bridge is very strong and has survived the heavy traffic of many years.

TRIVENI SANGAMA: Sangam, located near a temple, is the confluence of three rivers. At this point, other branch of the River Cauvery, Loakpavani is reunited. Apart from being frequented by tourists wishing to take a dip at the site to wash away their sins, the place is also thronged by those interested in picnicking. River Cauvery flows into the Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu, from the point of confluence. It is the meeting point of Kabini River, Hemavati River and River Cauvery.

NIMISHAMBA TEMPLE: The famous Nimishamba (the incarnation of Parvathi, the goddess wife of Lord Shiva) temple is on the bank of the Lokapavani river. This temple too can be clearly seen from the top of the Karighatta hill. It is a belief that Parvathi will clear all the problems and troubles of her devotees within a minute (nimisha in Sanskrit), and hence the name.

SRIRANGAPATNA FORT: The fortress is situated in the west of the island, and is surrounded by double walls. The point at which the British broke through the walls, and thus Tipu Sultan’s troops surprised, is marked by an obelisk. Also highlighted is the place where Tipu Sultan was killed by the British forces. In addition, the dungeon in which the Mysore rulers had imprisoned British soldiers.

RAGANATHITTU BIRD SANCTUARY: Roughly 170 bird species have been recorded here. Of these, the painted stork, Asian openbill stork, common spoonbill, woolly-necked stork, black-headed ibis, lesser whistling duck, Indian shag, stork-billed kingfisher, egret, cormorant, Oriental darter, spot-billed pelican and heron breed here regularly. The great stone plover, and river tern also nest here. The park is home to a large flock of streak-throated swallows.During the months of January and February, more than 30 species of birds are found and the season of the sanctuary is from November to June.About 50 pelicans have made Ranganathittu as their permanent home.

Drop at Coorg Hotel / Bus Station. End of a One Day Srirangapatna Sightseeing Tour…

Guests are requested to follow the itinerary provided in the One Day Coorg to Srirangapatna tour package. This One day Srirangapatna tour package can not be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places in Srirangapatna and around, they can create their own itinerary and request for a custom quote from cab providers.