MY TRIP TO MYSORE AND OOTY_01: This is one of the best places to visit.

MY TRIP TO MYSORE AND OOTY_01: This is one of the best places to visit.
On the way from Bangalore to Mysore we have Srirangapatna / Srirangapatnam.

Srirangapatna : Is a town, situated a mere 13 km from Mysore city .The entire town is enclosed by the river Kaveri to form an island and is the biggest of the three islands in the river Kaveri.

Places to see in Srirangapatnam:

The Srirangapatnam Fort (Tippu’s Fort): Defended by a double wall, is the center of attraction here. It was built in 1454 by Thimmanna, a local chief and later renovated by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. The river Kaveri skirts one side of the fort forming a natural moat, which is fed by water from the river.

Ranganathswamy Temple: The presiding deity of Srirangapatna is Sri Ranganathaswamy, a form of Lord Vishnu. The expression on the face of the Lord is humanly. The many pillared Temple is dark and the visitors like to take a walk around the temple. Within the abode of the Temple lies the Lord on the back of a snake. The color of the Lord is as dark as the night sky. He looks beautiful with a philanthropic smile on his face. The temple is a real history repeating one and you will find it interesting to go inside the temple and feel good when you come out. Sri Mahalakshmi, Sri Hanuman and other lords are present in the temple.
The temple is well known for its Lakhadweepotsava when one lakh lamps will be lit during Sakranthi.

Tippu’s Summer Palace: Is the place where Tippu Sultan visited in summer days to take rest and has very good wooden & ivory designed walls, doors, windows and furniture.

Obelisk: 220 yards away from the dungeon a monument lies. The monument is known as The Obelisk.
The Obelisk marks the place where Tippu Sultan breathed his last when he was trying to stop a British soldier from pulling his legendary sword from its sheath. He was killed in this encounter due to the betrayal of his own men.
A commemorative obelisk, is located in a small envelopment into which one is not allowed to enter, marks the same spot where Tipu fell dead. His body lay there for two days before it was noticed by the locals.

The Mausoleum Of Tipu Sultan: This is the place where Tipu was brought from inside the palace where he was found dead and buried.

Sangam: 3 kms away from Srirangapatna at a spot where the two branches of the River Cauvery that is River Loakpavani and River Cauvery is reunited in jubilant enthusiasm lies Sangam. The Sangam is otherwise known as the confluence of rivers. It is located near a temple. A dip in the Sangam is considered to be holy. There is a common belief among people that their sins can be washed away by this holy dip.
Tributaries of the River Cauvery converge at Sangam.
This is an admired picnic spot and is a exquisite place. From here the river Cauvery flows into the Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu.

Other in Srirangapatna:

Shivanasamudra Falls: Is the second biggest waterfall in India and the sixteenth largest in the world.

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary: Is located about 5 kms away from Srirangapatna. It is spread in an 57 acres area. The sanctuary is a small island on the banks of river Kaveri. It is a place of interest to all bird lovers. The sanctuary is a nesting and breeding center for all kinds of birds.

Talakad: Or Talakadu is a town on the left bank of the Kaveri river at a spot where the river makes a sharp bend.