Peak Season
Srirangapatna in December
Karnataka, India
December at Srirangapatna: 14–28°C on the Kaveri island. Fort walls and Tipu's summer palace cool all day, river walks easy in winter light.
Why December scores 5/5
Weather
December at Srirangapatna: 14–28°C on the Kaveri island. Fort walls and Tipu's summer palace cool all day, river walks easy in winter light.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: Excellent highway.. public transport: Buses and trains from Mysore.. from nearest city: Mysore 16km (25min). On Bangalore-Mysore highway.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Srirangapatna Police Station. nearest hospital: Mysore hospitals (16km).
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good signal.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Historical education, Coracle ride fun, Short trip from Mysore, Well-maintained sites
Elevation
680m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Pleasant. Good for heritage walk. |
| February | 4/5 | February at Srirangapatna: 18-31°C, dry Kaveri island walks and comfortable fort tours. Works well — Tipu heritage circuit in pleasant light. |
| March | 3/5 | March at Srirangapatna: 22-35C. Fort, Daria Daulat and Ranganathaswamy temple fine early; the Kaveri island breeze fades by noon and sun sharpens. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. |
| May | 2/5 | Very hot. |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon relief. Kaveri rises. |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon. River full. |
| August | 3/5 | August at Srirangapatna: 21–28°C, Kaveri swollen around Tipu's island. Temple and fort doable — workable, some river-edge paths flooded. |
| September | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Green. Coracle rides. |
| October | 5/5 | Excellent. River full. Pleasant. |
| November | 5/5 | Perfect. Cool mornings. |
| Decemberviewing | 5/5 | December at Srirangapatna: 14–28°C on the Kaveri island. Fort walls and Tipu's summer palace cool all day, river walks easy in winter light. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Mysore 16km (25min). On Bangalore-Mysore highway.. Roads: Excellent highway.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Buses and trains from Mysore.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
680m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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