This palace fort is a fantastic experience. Its a great piece of history, and the funny part is that the entry fee is a mere five rupees. This is a typical pricing of most attraction around India. The Tipu Sultan fort lies withing the original citadel, erected in mud-brick by Kempe gowda in 1537.
Dating from about 1790, the palace is exquisitely made of wood, with finely embellished balconies, carved pillars and arches, this two storeyed structure, a replica of the Daria Daulat Bagh in Srirangapattana served as a summer retreat of Tipu Sultan. He endearingly called it Rashk-e-Jannat, or the "Envy of Heaven".
Although now dilapidated, it is still a hauntingly atmospheric place retaining the original elegant teak pillars. You will love the way parts of the palace are unrestored and the intricate fading paint can still be seen in its original condition. One can imagine the majestic presentation of this palace in all its colourful splendour during its hey-day.
The palace housed the public administrative offices from 1831, until they were shifted to Attara Kacheri in 1868.It now has a museum with artifacts from Haider Ali-Tipu Sultan regime. The fort also has some hidden chambers, so the guard there is your best guide.
One major attraction of this fort is the well-preserved Ganapati Temple inside it. The blooming garden son either sides lead to the main entrance.
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