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Gumbaz  

  Mysuru , Karnataka.
FREE

  • Monument and historical place
    Category
    Monument and historical place
  • duration
    Duration
    30-45 Min
  • mobile_voucher
    Mobile Voucher
    Accepted
  • parking
    Parking
    Available
  • drinking water
    Drinking water
    Available
  • snacks counter
    Snacks counter
    Available
  • audio guide
    Audio guide
    Available
  • tour guide
    Guided Tour
    Available
  • photographer
    Photographer
    Available
  • staircase
    Staircase
    Available
  • baby friendly
    Couple
    Friendly
  • ExploreBees
    Baby
    Friendly
  • restroom
    Restroom
    Available
  • sitting area
    Sitting Area
    Available
  • baggage counter
    Baggage counter
    Available
  • footwear counter
    Footwear Counter
    Available
  • souvenir shop
    Souvenir shop
    Available
  • first aid kit
    FIrst Aid kit
    Available
  • prayer room
    Prayer room
    Available
  • cctv
    Cctv
    Available
  • security guard
    Security guard
    Available
  • dustbin
    Dustbin
    Available

Ticket

  • free entry
    free entry
  • adult ticket
    Adult
    FREE
  • children ticket
    Children
    FREE
  • mobile camera
    Mobile Camera
    FREE
  • still camera
    still camera
    FREE
  • video camera
    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
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
    Id card
  • camera
    camera
  • selfi stick
    Selfi stick
  • water bottle
    Water bottle
  • sunglasses
    Sunglasses
  • cap
    Cap
  • medicine
    Medicine
  • sun cream
    Sunscreen
  • power bank
    Power Bank

Things Not Allowed

  • no alcohol
    alcohol
  • no footware
    Footwear
  • no weapons
    Weapons
  • no pets
    Pets
  • no skate board
    Skate board
  • no smoking
    Smoking
  • no wifi
    Wifi
  • no plastic bag
    Plastic Bag

Near By

  • atm
    ATM
    2.7 KM
  • fuel station
    Fuel Station
    4.0 KM
  • restaurant
    Restaurant
    0.5 KM
  • hospital
    Hospital
    2.0 KM
  • pharmacy
    Pharmacy
    2.0 KM
  • hotel
    Hotel
    1.0 KM
  • bus stop
    Bus Stop
    2.5 KM

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