Category
Monument and historical place
Duration
30-45 Min
Mobile Voucher
Accepted
Parking
Available
Drinking water
Available
Snacks counter
Available
Audio guide
Available
Guided Tour
Available
Photographer
Available
Staircase
Available
Couple
Friendly
Baby
Friendly
Restroom
Available
Sitting Area
Available
Baggage counter
Available
Footwear Counter
Available
Souvenir shop
Available
FIrst Aid kit
Available
Prayer room
Available
Cctv
Available
Security guard
Available
Dustbin
Available
Ticket
free entry
Adult
FREE
Children
FREE
Mobile Camera
FREE
still camera
FREE
Video Camera
FREE
Description
Gumbaz in Srirangapatna is a burial chamber of Haider Ali, the father of Tipu Sultan, his mother Fatima Begum, and Tipu Sultan himself. This tomb and mosque were built by Tipu Sultan in 1782-84 as a tribute to his illustrious father, Hyder (1722-1784 A.D.), after his death. It is situated at a distance of 1.3 km from Sri Nimishambha Temple, 3 km from Srirangapatna Fort, 5 km from Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, 6 km from Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, 15 km from Mysore, 22 km from Brindavan Gardens, 36 km from Somanathapura and 128 Km from Bangalore.
It’s designed in the typical Persian style, It is built on a stone plinth, with polished black granite pillars that run along the corridor around the inner chamber. with a large rectangular garden with the pathways leading the central structure. The Gumbaz stands on an elevated platform at the center of the garden. With a height of about 20 meters, this structure stands majestically. Along with being historically important, these tombs also boast of excellent architecture. The architecture, which looks similar to that of Golconda tombs, captivates every visitor with its intricate designs and majestic structure. with doors crafted from ivory, sprawling corridors and walls with tiger stripes said to be a favorite of Mysore's very own tiger, a mosque and a beautifully laid out garden. The walls have been painted in tiger stripes, which is popularly associated with Tipu Sultan.
Operational Hours
Danuary to December | |
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Monday | 08:00 AM - 06:30 PM |
Tuesday | 08:00 AM - 06:30 PM |
Wednesday | 08:00 AM - 08:00 AM |
Thursday | 08:00 AM - 06:30 PM |
Friday | 08:00 AM - 06:30 PM |
Saturday | 08:00 AM - 06:30 PM |
Sunday | 08:00 AM - 06:30 PM |
Last Admission | 06:20 PM |
Things to carry
Id card
camera
Selfi stick
Water bottle
Sunglasses
Cap
Medicine
Sunscreen
Power Bank
Things Not Allowed
alcohol
Footwear
Weapons
Pets
Skate board
Smoking
Wifi
Plastic Bag
Near By
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Restaurant
0.5 KM
Hospital
2.0 KM
Pharmacy
2.0 KM
Hotel
1.0 KM
Bus Stop
2.5 KM