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Srirangapatna
is a town of Mandya district in the Indian State of Karnataka. Shrirangapattana loated
around 20 Kms from Mysore and 120 Kms from Bangalore
is of religious, cultural and historic importance.
Daria Daulat Bagh is also known as Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace situated in
the city of Srirangapatna and is mostly made out of teakwood. Built on a raised
stone platform, with pillars of teak and artistic interiors, this palace used to be the summer retreat of Tipu Sultan
and now one of the most interesting places to see on a Mysore or Srirangapatna
tour.
Construction of the palace was started by Hyder Ali Khan father of Tipu
Sultan in the year of 1778 and completed by Tipu Sultan in the year of
1784.
Built in the Indo Saracenic style of architecture, this palace was built
with wood, stone, mortar and plaster and has two stories. However only
ground floor is open for tourists.
This palace is also a museum where various ancient Guns and pistols
(Muzzle Loading Gun, Flintlock Gun, Blunder Buss Gun), Hilt sword, Knife
dagger, Hilt sword knife, Tipu's silk dress & palm leaf hat, Silver
Bowls, Brass cannon, Real cannons, Tipu's panting, coins can be
seen.
Cannon in Daria Daulat Bagh - Srirangapatna
Click to Play Video A Day in Srirangapatna
Daria Daulat Bagh Entrance
Daria Daulat Bagh view from Entrance - PC: Wikipedia
Various Guns for display in Tipu Sultan Summer Palace & Museum
Hilt Sword, Knife Dagger & Pistols
Silk Dress of Tipu Sultan
Silver Bowls
Palm Leaf Hat and Silk Dress of Tipu
Painting of Tipu Sultan in Tipu's Summer Palace & Museum
Hilt Sword and Knife - Tipu Summer Palace and Museum
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Sangama is the place near Bangalore in Kanakapura district, Karnataka where two rivers Kaveri and Arkavati joins and flow through narrow passes of rocks known as Mekedatu. To visit Mekedatu from Sangama, you need to take coracle to cross the river and then take a Bus ride for few kilometers. If you are visiting Sangama/Mekedatu, do also visit Chunchi Fall very near to Sangama. Panoramic Nature View on the way of Sangama & Mekedatu Video of Sangama and Mekedatu
Shivagange is a mountain peak with a height of 804.8 meters or 2640.3 feet and Hindu pilgrimage center. It is said that the hill looks like a ‘Shiva Linga’ when seen from one of the sides, also it is said that the spring water found here is from the sacred water of ‘Ganga’ thereby giving the place its name. This place is having various temples and also known as Dakshina Kashi or Kashi of South. It is located in Dabbaspet District of Indian state Karnataka. The distance of Shivagange hill is around 20 KM from Tumkur and 60 KM from Bangalore. Shivaganga Hill is a perfect weekend gateway as this also famous as trekking other than religious significance. The best time to visit here is October to March. For trekking its good to reach here early morning to avoid climbing in the sunny day. Trekking to top of Shivaganga HIlls may take 90 to 120 minutes depending upon your strength. Be careful with your bags as there are a lot of monkeys up the hill and they will grab everything u have. A lo
Thirparappu Waterfalls is about 60 km from the popular tourist town of Kanyakumari and about 55 km from the Kerala capital city Trivandrum. We visited here during bike ride from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari. Beautiful View of Thirparappu Waterfalls
Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi is located in the Anantpur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. This is the place where the bird Jatayu fell, wounded after a battle against Ravana who had abducted Sita and going to Sri Lanka with her. When Sri Rama reached the spot while looking for Mata Sita, he saw the Jatayu who told him about Mata Sita and his battle with Ravana. Rama got overwhelmed by grief as by a surging sense of affection and gratitude and embraces Jatayu, gave him moksha and said compassionately, “Le Pakshi” (rise bird) in Telugu. And hence the place got its name. The distance of the temple is around 130 km from Bangalore through the NH7 (Bangalore-Hyderabad highway) and great for a day trip. After crossing the Karnataka-Andhra boarder keep looking for signboard directing towards Lepakshi. You can find it around at a distance of 3-4 Km from the border. Here you need to take a left turn on a road that goes to Lepakshi. From here the temple is around 18 KM. Built-i
Eco Park is Kolkata’s most popular attraction, picnic spot, and recreational area and has come to be known as Prakriti Tirtha (Nature pilgrimage). The park is spread over the area of 480 acres and surrounded by 104 acres of the waterbody with an island in the middle. The park is mainly divided into three parts ecological zones, theme gardens & open spaces and urban recreational spaces. Evening at Eco Tourism Park Entrance of the Park
Bannerghatta National Park is a popular tourist destination and around 22km from Bengaluru. In 2002 portion of the park become Bannerghatta Biological Park. Bannerghatta National Park includes a Butterfly Park, a Safari Park, a Zoo, a Snake House, and a Pet Corner. Lion, The King of the Forest Watch Video of Bannerghatta National Park & Zoo, Bangalore
Devarayana Durga or DD Hills located in the Tumkur district of Karnataka and is famous for its temples, rocky hills surrounded by forest. The road up to the hills gives scenic views of nature and ever the wonderful climate and charming beauty. People also visit here for adventurous, pleasantly and lovely riding experience. Temple on top of the DD Hills
Namada Chilume is a natural water spring located near Devarayana Durga Hills (DD Hills) in the Tumkur district of Karnataka. It is located around 75 KM from Bengaluru and around 15 KM from Tumkur. Namada Chilume and Deer Park Entrance
Nandi Hills or Nandi Betta, also known as the Hill of Happiness is in Chikkaballapur district of Indian state Karnataka. Nandi hills is 10 km from Chickaballapur town and approximately 60 km from the city Bengaluru. Nandi Hills is 4851 feet or 1479 meter above sea level. Beautiful Sunrise View Nandi Hills, Bengaluru Watch Video: Nandi Hills On the Way to Nandi Hills, Bengaluru
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