Melukote Srirangapatna Day Tour from Bangalore City

Take a tour of a place which was once the capital of Tipu Sultan, soak in the history related to it.

Highlights:

• Witness the old temples which are historically important.
• Explore the capital of Tipu Sultan

Detailed Overview:

• Srirangapatna was the capital of Tipu Sultan. It is one of Karnataka’s most storied locations, a confluence of trade and culture from the heydays of the Vijaynagar Empire. It is a rocky island formed by Cauvery River. According to history, Srirangapatna was founded by the rulers of Ganga dynasty in the 9th century. However, the destination came into the limelight during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire. The rise of the Wodeyar kings marked the downfall of the Vijayanagara Empire.
• Melkote Cheluvanarayana Swamy temple has an extensive history dating back to Kritha Yuga which was termed as Vedadri. Melkote is a holy place situated in Pandavapura Taluk of Mandya District of Karnataka.  Melkote is also known as Thirunarayanapuram.  This is built on the stony hills and is known as Yadugiri & Yaadavagiri. 

Melukote Srirangapatna Day Tour from Bangalore City Suggested Itinerary:

• Pick-up from given address or your hotel in Bangalore 
• Drive to Srirangapatna which is almost 3 hours drive
• Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy temple, which is one of the five important pilgrimage sites of Vaishnavas.
• Stop at a nearby local restaurant for lunch.
• Drive to Melukote and explore Cheluvanarayana Swamy temple, the Rayagopura, Kalyani which are few important places in Melukote.
• Head back to Bangalore, drop-off at your Bangalore hotel or desired location