Tipu Sultans Tomb (Gumbaz-e-Shahi )-Srirangapatna

ABOUT LOCATION
The Gumbaz was built by Tipu Sultan in 1784 to bury his father, Hyder Ali and his mother, Fakr-Un-Nisa. Later in 1799, he was also buried here along with them. Surrounded by the beautiful Lal Bagh Garden, the British briefly occupied the area after Tipu’s death. It also holds a mosque inside called the Masjid-E-Aqsa.

The tomb, a brilliant Persian architecture, has a massive dome mounted on top of an open verandah supported by black granite pillars. Adorned with stone windows, the tomb has tiger-striped walls in reverence to Tipu Sultan, popularly known as the “Tiger of Mysore”. Inside among the three graves, the centre one is of Hyder Ali and beside it are the graves of Tipu ( western side ) and Fakhr-Un-Nisa ( eastern side ). 

THINGS TO KNOW

HOW TO REACH

Distance from

Mysore : 19 km 

Srirangapatna : 1 km

Railway station : 3 km  

The place is well connected to the city with public buses and taxis available. From the railway station rickshaws are available to the fort. 

Tipu’s Gumbaz-e-Shahi – Srirangapattana is open for Visitors throughout the year. The best time to visit would be during winter, from October to February.

NEARBY LOCATIONS

• Nimishamba Temple ( 3 km ): an ancient temple built during the Wadiyar reign, dedicated to the goddess Parvati. 
• Brindavan Gardens ( 18.5 km )- A beautiful garden with musical fountains. It is a popular picnic spot for families.
• Karanji Lake ( 16.9 km ): A serene lake surrounded by a lush green park and home to many migratory birds.
• Mysore Zoo ( 16.8 km ): one of the largest zoos covering 160 acres and housing some of the rarest and endangered species on the planet. 
• Mysore Palace ( 16.8 km ): A magnificent palace of the Wadiyar dynasty, built in an Indo-Saracenic style of architecture.