What to expect
Highlights
- The tombs of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan under the central dome.
- The ivory-inlaid doors and tiger-stripe painted walls.
- The polished black-stone pillars of the surrounding corridor.
Gumbaz, Srirangapatna
The Gumbaz at Srirangapatna is the domed mausoleum built by Tipu Sultan for his parents, and later his own resting place. Hyder Ali, his wife Fakhr-un-Nisa and Tipu Sultan all lie beneath its central dome.
Practical guide
Plan Gumbaz, Srirangapatna
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseSrirangapatna
DistrictMandya
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Places to visit8→Set in a quiet garden, it is admired for its black hornblende pillars, ivory-inlaid doors (a gift from a later Viceroy) and the tiger-stripe motifs painted on the walls — Tipu’s emblem.
Getting there
How to visit
- On the eastern side of Srirangapatna, a short drive from Daria Daulat Bagh and the fort.
- Entry is free or nominal; remove footwear near the tombs and dress modestly, as it is a revered site.
Distance by road
- Mysuru45 km
- Bengaluru100 km
- Ramanagara55 km
- Hassan85 km
- Chamarajanagar90 km
Road km to Mandya; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings are calm and cool.
Weather in Gumbaz, SrirangapatnaSeasonal guide
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Today at Gumbaz, Srirangapatna
Sunrise6:13 am
Sunset6:33 pm
Golden hour best light5:33 pm–6:33 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:33 pm–6:58 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 64%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Karnataka. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- A tomb and place of respect — footwear off near the graves and keep quiet.
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7 more places around Srirangapatna, each worth a day of its own.
templeRanganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna
4.1 km · ~10 min by auto
The great island temple to Ranganatha (the reclining Vishnu) — the first (Adi Ranga) of the three Sri Ranganatha temples down the Kaveri and a Divya Desam, a large Hoysala–Vijayanagara complex with a tall gopuram at the heart of the fortified island town.
heritageBrindavan Gardens
15.1 km · ~25 min by cab
The famous terraced ornamental gardens laid out below the Krishnarajasagara (KRS) dam on the Kaveri, with symmetrical parterres, water channels and fountains and an evening musical-fountain show.
wildlifeRanganathittu Bird Sanctuary
6.5 km · ~16 min by auto
Karnataka's largest bird sanctuary — a cluster of Kaveri river islets near Srirangapatna where thousands of storks, herons, egrets, ibises and cormorants nest; boat rides pass the nesting colonies and basking marsh crocodiles.
heritageDaria Daulat Bagh
2.1 km · 27 min walk
Tipu Sultan's ornate teak summer palace of 1784, set in a formal garden at Srirangapatna, its walls covered in murals — including the Battle of Pollilur — and floral frescoes; now an ASI museum.
mosqueJama Masjid, Srirangapatna
3.0 km · ~8 min by auto
The Masjid-e-Ala (Jama Masjid) built by Tipu Sultan in 1784 within the fort, a two-storey mosque with tall twin minarets that give views over the island town.
templeNimishamba Temple
1.1 km · 13 min walk
A riverside temple to the goddess Nimishamba (a form of Parvati) at Ganjam near Srirangapatna, on the bank of the Kaveri — believed to answer prayers within a "nimisha" (a minute), and always busy with pilgrims.
templeKarighatta Temple
1.8 km · 23 min walk
A hilltop temple to Srinivasa (Vishnu) on Karighatta ("black hill") near Srirangapatna, reached by a short drive up, with a wide view over the Kaveri–Lokapavani confluence and the island town below.
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Gumbaz, Srirangapatna — at a glance
Timings8:00 AM - 6:30 PM (approx)
Best timeOctober to February
Entry: Free or nominal
Getting here
How to reach Gumbaz, Srirangapatna
Eastern Srirangapatna, a short drive from Daria Daulat Bagh
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Gumbaz, Srirangapatna is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Gumbaz, Srirangapatna
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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When is the best time to visit Gumbaz, Srirangapatna?
October to February; mornings are calm and cool.
What are the entry fee and timings at Gumbaz, Srirangapatna?
Entry: Free or nominal. Timings: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM (approx).
How do I reach Gumbaz, Srirangapatna?
On the eastern side of Srirangapatna, a short drive from Daria Daulat Bagh and the fort. Entry is free or nominal; remove footwear near the tombs and dress modestly, as it is a revered site.
How much time do I need for Gumbaz, Srirangapatna?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Gumbaz, Srirangapatna?
Nearby you can pair Nimishamba Temple (1.1 km), Karighatta Temple (1.8 km), Daria Daulat Bagh (2.1 km), Jama Masjid, Srirangapatna (3.0 km).
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Photographs: Sumit Surai, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), Shashikantha521 (CC BY-SA 3.0), DeepanjanGhosh (CC BY-SA 4.0), Knowledge.ecstasy (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.