KSTDC likely to reduce routes to avoid evening city traffic snarls Mysore/Mysuru: The Ambaari double-decker open-top hop-on and hop-off buses launched by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) is getting good response from tourists and buoyed by this, KSTDC has decided to introduce one more bus to the existing fleet of two buses. Permission…
KSTDC happy as many opt for Ambaari trips
September 18, 2021Tourists enjoy double-decker open-top bus ride Mysore/Mysuru: The beleaguered Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) that was in a fix after launching ‘Ambaari’ double-decker open-top hop-on and hop-off buses due to poor response from tourists following COVID and weekend lockdown, is elated now as the service is getting encouraging response. On Sept. 5, 63 tourists…
At last, Ambaari rolls out
September 4, 2021Two 40-seater buses, 3 trips but only 14 people travel on the double-deckers’ maiden journey Mysore/Mysuru: Ambaari (double-decker open-top hop-on and hop-off buses), Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation’s (KSTDC) tourist attraction to Mysuru, which faced many hurdles over COVID-19 since last year, hit the roads this morning, inviting attention and photographic moments from passers-by. Though…
‘Ambaari’ double-decker to start city rounds from tomorrow
September 3, 2021No advance booking; only spot ticket Mysore/Mysuru: The much-delayed and much-awaited ‘Ambaari’ double-decker hop-on and hop-off services will begin from tomorrow (Sept. 4). The services will be available from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm, according to a press release from KSTDC (Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation) Chairman Ka.Pu. Siddalingaswamy. The ‘Ambaari’ route starting from KSTDC…
Ambaari runs into rough weather again
August 1, 2021Poor response from tourists forces KSTDC to cancel the inaugural run Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation’s (KSTDC) ambitious plan to launch Ambaari specially-built open-roof bus tours in Mysuru from Aug. 1 (today) has run into rough weather again. The buses were scheduled to start the city rounds from 8.30 am today carrying tourists…
Ambaari first city tour on Aug. 1 at 8.30 am
July 29, 2021Two-hour journey to cover 35 places; tickets priced at Rs. 250 per person Tickets can be bought at KSTDC Office on JLB Road or booked online Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) is making preparations to launch the Ambaari specially-built open-roof bus tours in Mysuru from Aug. 1. The much-hyped and the much-delayed…
Appointed as State Temperance Board Chairperson
July 20, 2021Bengaluru: A day after she was removed as KSTDC (Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation)Chairperson, actress Shruthi was appointed as Chairperson of Karnataka Temperance Board at Bengaluru on Monday. Shruthi, who was serving as KSTDC Chairperson since Jan. 2020, was suddenly removed from her post on Sunday and was replaced by Mysuru Taluk (Varuna) based Ka.Pu.Siddalingaswamy,…
Ka. Pu. Siddalingaswamy is new KSTDC Chairman
July 19, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In a surprising and sudden development, the State Government on Sunday appointed BJP leader from Varuna Assembly segment Ka. Pu. Siddalingaswamy as the new Chairman of State-run KSTDC (Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation), replacing actress Shruthi who was serving as the Chairperson since January 2020. Siddalingaswamy is a close confidant of Chief Minister B.S….
KSTDC operates buses to prominent tourist spots
April 10, 2021Bengaluru: 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…
Agritourism near Mysuru on cards
March 14, 2021Hinterlands being identified by KSTDC to push village stay concept for tourists Mysore/Mysuru: The convergence of agriculture and tourism creates a new tourism product called agritourism and the State Tourism Policy 2020-2025 lays a big thrust on agritourism. Taking the initiative further, the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) has proposed an agritourism destination between…
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