Tourism Places - District has its own cultural, religious & historical
background. There are many places of attraction. These include Sri
Anantha Padmanabha Temple at Halebudanoor, Narasimha swamy Betta, Indvalu
Nisarga Udyanavana & Sugar Factory in Mandya, Srirangapatna Taluk's
- RanganathaSwamy Temple, Tippu's Summer Palace, Sangam,
Daria Daulat, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Balamuri, Brindavan Gardens. Malavalli
Taluk's - Anjaneya Swamy temple at Muthathi, GaganaChukki & Bhara Chukki falls, Shivanasamudram Hydro
Electric Power Station, RanganathaSwamy Temple at Shivanasamudra. Pandavapura
Taluk's - Sri
Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple at Melkote, Narasimha Swamy Temple (built during Hoysala
period).Nagamangala Taluk's - Adichunchanagiri
Mutt, Narasimha Swamy Temple. Maddur Taluk's - Kokkrebellur Bird
Sanctuary, Narasimha Swamy Temple at Maddur, AtmaLingeswara Temple at
Bharatinagara (K.M.Doddi).What to see
Srirangapatna
This island fortress of Tippu Sultan is situated on the
Bangalore-Mysore Highway at about 25Kms
from Mandya. This history-rich town was the capital of the
Warrior-Kings Hyder Ali and his son
Tippu Sultan - The Tiger of Mysore.
Sriranganatha Temple : Temple of Lord Vishnu in the
sleeping posture on the Great Snake
Anantha, is one of the Largest Shrines in the State. The
temple represents a mixture of
Vijayanagara and Hoysala Styles of Architecture.
Daria Daulat Bagh: Built in 1784, this Summer Palace
was one of Tipu's favourite retreats. Made
of teak, this Indo-Saracenic structure has ornate and
beautiful frescoes. Now, a museum houses some of Tippu's
belongings There are mural paintings on the walls of the
ground floor depicting Tippu's Military Campaign against the
British.
Ganjam:
Housing the mortal remains of Tipu Sultan,
his father Hyder Ali and his mother, the Ganjam has splendid ebony doors inlaid with ivory. Tippu's
favourite Tiger stripes cover the walls.
Ranganathittu
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, 4 Kms to the South West of Srirangapatna, is
home to several exotic species of
birds. Emigrant birds of all types notably pelicans and
storks can be found here.
Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, situated on the banks of the
Cauvery River , includes of a group of
six islets. The isolated islets and the abundance of aquatic
insects during the monsoon make
Ranganthittu a favorite abode for birds. Ranganthittu
attained the status of a bird sanctuary in
1940, courtesy of the visions of India 's noted
ornithologist-Dr. Salim Ali who, during his survey of
the birds, advocated for the establishment of such a
sanctuary. The sanctuary is now a paradise
for wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers and bird watchers.
Some species of birds that have made Ranganthittu their home are spoonbills, open bill storks, darters, white Ibis, little cormorants, egret, heron, partridge, river tern, stone plougher, snake bird, and other exotic bird species that fly to the sanctuary in large flocks.
The best time to visit this Sanctuary is between June -
October.
Brindavan Gardens
The Krishna Raja Sagar dam (in Sriranagapatna Taluk) was designed & constructed by renowned architect
Sir.M.Vishweshwaraiah in 1932 during the regime of Sri. Krishnaraja Wodeyar - IV. It is built close to confluence of
three rivers cauvery, Hemavathi & Lakshmana Teertha. The
length of the dam is 2621 meters & height 39 meters. The
reservoir itself is spread over an area of 130 Sq. Kms.
The beautiful garden laid out on the side of the dam are decorated by fountains. There is a small lake for boating. The illumination & musical fountains are the special features of the garden.
Shivanasamudra falls
The river Shimsha , a tributary of the Cauvery, has its fall
in Malavalli taluk in Mandya district, located at about 60 Kms from
Mandya.The Cauvery at Shivanasamudra falls (in Mandya
district) has twin jumps, Gaganachukki and Bharachukki, one
km away from each other and their water has been harnessed
for production of power from 1901. Falling down from a
height of 75 m into a deep gorge,these falls are best during
the monsoons.1.5 kms.away is Asia's first hydro-electric
power project set up in 1901.
The eastern falls - Bhara Chukki
Two kms from Shivanasamudram, which is popularly called Bluff,
through green fields dotted with multitudes of young trees
lies the waterfall. From the watchtower, one can view the
falls where the river plunges downward in a wonderful
cascade, sending up dense clouds of mist, presenting a
breathtaking scene. The Falls which plunges to a depth of
300-350 ft. Shivasanamudram falls is the second biggest
waterfall in India .
The western falls - Gagana Chukki
At Shivasanamudram, the river branches into two, creating
the second largest island in its course. There are a group
of ancient temples situated in this island. It is believed
that very long ago there was a village in this island.
Kokkrebellur
Kokkrebellur, a Small village at about 40 Kms from
Mandya. Entire village waits eagerly for the arrival of
winged guests every year with whom villagers have developed
a relationship of reverence.
During October/November every year, the village turns
home to migratory birds. Flocks of painted storks (ibis
leucocephalus) and spot billed pelicans (pelecanus
philippenis) descend on the hamlet to build their nests and
rear their young ones. Large, shady trees of tamarind, peepal
and portia bristle with colonies of birds, and they come in
droves, especially during February when the population
peaks. For the villagers, these winged visitors are
welcome guests. So much so, that if they fail to turn up in
a year, they believe it bodes ill for the village.
Melkote
Around 35 kilometres
from Mandya city is to be found on a hilly tract
comprising some of the oldest rock formations on the earth's
crust. Nestling in the heart of these hills lies the temple
town of Melkote or Tirunarayanapuram (as it is also called ).
The origins of the towns are lost in
antiquity, but it rose to cultural and religious importance
in the 12th century AD when the great South Indian
philosopher and teacher, Sri Ramanujacharya lived in the
town for twelve years.Today life in Melkote revolves around
the Cheluvanarayanaswamy temple within the township, which
enjoyed the patronage of the Mysore Maharajas as well as
Tipu Sultan, and the Yoganarasimhaswamy temple on the hill
overlooking Melkote. These temples are repositories of
Melkote's living tradition as well as storehouses of
academic knowledge of our culture.Melkote, a sacred pilgrim
centre known for the Vairamudi Festival held during March -
April. One of the best -
preserved towns, Melkote is unique in that it has retained
its traditional character over the centuries.
How to Reach
BY RAIL - Mandya is well connected with
cities like Bangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Chennai, Tirupathi, Tanjavore,
Tuticorin, Delhi through regular trains.
BY ROAD - There is a good network of roads that connects Mandya to other
important cities of the region.
