Tag: Karnataka Tourism

1,100-km vintage rally from Nov. 15 to 21
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1,100-km vintage rally from Nov. 15 to 21

November 13, 2024

40 vintage vehicles to cover Bengaluru, Chikkamagalur, Kodagu and Mysuru Mysuru: The Federation of Historic Vehicles of India (FHVI), in collaboration with the Karnataka Tourism Department and Destination Rally, is organising the ‘FHVI Explore Karnataka Historic Drive 2024,’ a 1,100-kilometre rally spanning Bengaluru, Hampi, Chikkamagalur, Kodagu and Mysuru. Scheduled from Nov. 15 to Nov. 21,…

Promote lesser-known tourist spots to realise benefits: DC
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Promote lesser-known tourist spots to realise benefits: DC

October 26, 2024

‘Connect-2024’ stakeholder meet for travel, tourism, hospitality sectors held in city Mysuru: Mysuru Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy has underlined the need for proactive measures to build a favourable environment for Karnataka’s tourism growth, starting with promoting scenic yet lesser-known tourist spots across the State. He was speaking at ‘Connect-2024,’ a tourism, travel and hospitality…

Dasara Golden Pass for themed package tours
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Dasara Golden Pass for themed package tours

July 31, 2022

Apart from witnessing Jumboo Savari, pass holders can tour Melukote, Kodagu, Chikkamagalur, Belur, Halebeedu Bengaluru: Following the State Government’s decision to celebrate Dasara in a grand manner this year after two years of scaled-down festivities, the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) has sent a proposal to the Government to launch Dasara Golden Pass enabling…

Karnataka Tourism stall opens at World Travel Market London
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Karnataka Tourism stall opens at World Travel Market London

November 4, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Jungle Lodges and Resorts (JLR) Chairman M. Appanna on Monday inaugurated the stall of Karnataka Tourism at the ongoing World Travel Market (WTM) in London. Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) Managing Director Vijay Sharma, IAS Officer Sindhu B. Roopesh and JLR General Manager M. Yuvaraj were present. The WTM London, the leading global…

KSTDC operates buses to prominent tourist spots
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KSTDC operates buses to prominent tourist spots

April 10, 2021

Bengaluru: The State-run KSTDC (Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation) has stepped in to  address the woes of the commuters to some extent, by operating its own fleet to some  prominent tourist destinations. KSTDC will be operating Point-to-Point  Air-conditioned bus service from Bengaluru’s Yeshwanthpur Bus Stand to destinations such as Mysuru,Tumakuru, Hassan, Shivamogga, Madikeri, Badami, Hampi-Hospet…

Karnataka-Kerala-Goa Tourism Circuit planned
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Karnataka-Kerala-Goa Tourism Circuit planned

April 2, 2021

100 Helipads across the State and Seaplane facility mooted Bengaluru: Talks will be held with Kerala and Goa Governments to form a Tourism Circuit to attract more and more tourists to Karnataka, Goa and Kerala. Memorandums would be signed and modalities would be chalked out in this regard. The Tourism Circuit idea would benefit South…

Tourist footfall to KRS sees a drastic drop
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Tourist footfall to KRS sees a drastic drop

March 31, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: With the threat of second wave of COVID-19 looming large over the State, the number of tourists visiting the famed KRS Dam in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district, is reducing by the day, causing concern among officials, the Tourism industry and all other stakeholders. The Dam used to witness 7,000 to 10,000 visitors everyday….

Sound and Light Show on cards at Chamundi Hill
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Sound and Light Show on cards at Chamundi Hill

March 29, 2021

Tourism Minister announces Government’s plans to market Mysuru as tourism hub Green cover atop Hill to increase; Attractive gardens for Mysore Palace; Intl. standard community hall; Year-round exhibitions, entertainment Mysore/Mysuru: Continuing the momentum of announcing a slew of projects to Mysuru to build Brand Mysuru, Minister for Tourism, Environment and Ecology C.P. Yogeeshwar further announced…

Single ticket system for Mysuru tourist spots soon
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Single ticket system for Mysuru tourist spots soon

March 13, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: One ticket, many tourist destinations — the concept of providing access to multiple tourist destinations in and around Mysuru using a single ticket will become a reality soon and this common ticket is expected to end long queues outside ticket counters and will also help prevent fleecing of tourists at parking lots, said Minister…

Heli Tourism in Mysuru
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Heli Tourism in Mysuru

March 2, 2021

Tourism Minister C.P. Yogeeshwar on two-day whirlwind tour of city Heli Tourism planned in four tourist places: Meeting at Lalitha Mahal  Palace Hotel today at 4 pm  Six ‘Ambaari’ double-decker buses to be flagged off at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel at 5.45 pm Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government is seriously considering introduction of Heli Tourism at…

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