About Masjid-e-Ala in Srirangapatna:
Situated near the Bangalore Gate of the fort in Srirangapatna, 14 kms from Mysore is the Masjid-e-Ala. Built in 1784 by Tipu Sultan after his ascension to the throne and it is said that he performed its first imamath himself. It stands proudly with its lofty minarets osculating the sky on a high basement with an open court in the front and a covered verandah. A spacious prayer hall, the Mihrab is on the west. There is an inscription mentioning the ninety-nine names of Allah. A flight of about 200 steps leads to the top of the minaret from where one can have an all-pervading vista of the historical town and its environs. Persian scriptures in fine calligraphy and profuse ornamentation adorn the walls and ceilings of this Juma Masjid.
General Information about Masjid-e-Ala in Srirangapatna:
Location: Mysore
State: Karnataka
Capital: Bangalore
Language: Kannada, Malayalam, English
Temperature: Max 30˚C, Min 21˚C (summer), Max 21˚C, Min 11˚C (winter)
Best Season: November to April
How to Reach Masjid-e-Ala in Srirangapatna:
By Air:
The nearest airport to Mysore is Bangalore (139 km). All the domestic airlines in the country operate their flights to Bangalore from all the major cities in the country. Some international airlines too have flights to Bangalore. Bangalore is to have an international airport shortly.
By Rail:
Mysore is connected with a number of trains to Bangalore. The super fast luxury train the Shatabdi Express connects Mysore to Madras. The quickest and most comfortable way to reach Mysore is via Bangalore.
By Road:
Mysore is 139kms to the south west of Bangalore. The state highway that connects these two cities is very well maintained. Travelling from Bangalore to Mysore by road is a pleasant experience and will take about 3hrs. The Karnataka Road Transport Corporation has excellent bus service to Mysore. There are ordinary buses, semi-luxury buses and luxury buses operated by the Government of Karnataka. Every half an hour there is a non-stop bus to Mysore from Bangalore Bus Station. Corporations of other states and private tour operators have buses plying to Mysore as well. All these facilities have made Mysore extremely accessible by road.