Bangalore airport located in Devanhalli in Bangalore is the nearest aerodrome that connects Srirangapatnam to Bangalore. The airport is located at a distance of about 127 km and is connected to all the parts of India and abroad. After de boarding from the air carrier, tourists can take a bus or taxi to reach Srirangapatnam. It would take about 3 ½ hours to reach the place. 

Though there is a station at Srirangapatna, trains halt herein for only a couple of minutes. So, if you are proficient enough, you can either take the Mysore Express or the Chennai Express. Mysore Junction Railway Station is the nearest major rail head that connects this beautiful city of Srirangapatna to Bangalore and other parts of the state and country at large. The junction is only 12 kms away. 

Srirangapatnam can also be reached by road. Starting from Bangalore, you can take NH4 en-route to Srirangapatna via Ranipettai, Chittoor, Hosur and Hoskote. You can also go for NH3 which heads towards Srirangapatna via Channapatna and Maddur. In case you do not want to drive, you will get buses as well as taxis to the place, from Bangalore.

One of the most popular tourist destinations in Srirangapatna, the Ranganathaswamy temple enshrines the deity of Lord Vishnu as Ranganatha. As per history, Ganag ruler Tirumalaiya is believed to have built this temple in the 9th century. Intricately carved, the temple extends tourist finest architecture that is a blend of Hoysala and Vijayanagar styles. Apart from this striking place of worship, there are other temples as well in the complex dedicated to Gowtama muni and the River Cauvery.

Picnics are something most urbanites miss on, due to lack of time or place. One of the great ways to rekindle love amongst family members and explore Srirangapatnam at the same time would be to head towards Sangam. A popular picnic spot, it marks the point wherein River Loakpavani joins with River Cauvery. A gorgeous location, tourist can thoroughly revel in the natural beauty. In addition to this, the place is easily accessible by Srirangapatnam.

One of the most dreaded yet historically important places, it is where Tipu Sultan’s prisoners of war were jailed. The place is so called because Colonel Bailey died in these dungeons in 1780 AD. Turning the pages of history, it is said that Captain Baird, Captain Rulay, Colonel Brithwite, Samson, Frazer and Lindsay were imprisoned in these dungeons. During the confiscation of Srirangapatna, it is argued that one cannon rolled back and fell into the dungeon, piercing the ceiling. Even today the cannon is lying therein.

Built by Tipu Sultan in 1784, Darya Daulat Baug, or Summer Palace as it is popularly called, was an alternative place wherein he received his visitors and conducted durbars. The palace extends as a magnificent sightseeing place. Set amidst manicured lawns and flower beds, the palace is a must-visit site. The interior of the palace is as captivating as its exterior, what with a wealth of paintings hanging on the wall and intricate designing. And if you are fond of watching period furniture, coins, fabulous paintings and murals, the palace is nothing less than a paradise.