Mysore/Mysuru: Following back-to-back holidays from Friday to Sunday, there has been a heavy influx of tourists since this morning, with most of the tourist spots in and around the city overcrowded with tourist footfalls. The Government offices, banks and some of the private establishments had declared holiday for Basava Jayanti yesterday, while the banks are…
Tourist movement dips due to poll season, soaring heat
March 24, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The period between April and May in Mysuru typically witnesses a surge in leisure activities, including tours, coinciding with the school summer break. However, this year, the soaring summer heat, combined with the upcoming General Elections in April and May, has cast a shadow on the travel plans of holiday-makers. Consequently, there has been…
Touts divert tourists from Palace to shopping areas
August 21, 2023Provide misleading information to visitors that Mysore Palace is closed for rituals Mysore/Mysuru: The illustrious Mysore Palace, renowned for its Indo-Saracenic grandeur and rich history, confronts a formidable challenge from a set of people. This network disseminates false information, ensnaring inquisitive tourists and marring their experiences. With an annual influx of approximately 3.5 million tourists,…
Mysore Palace paves way for blend of technology, human connection
July 16, 2023A healthy combination of audio-visual virtual technology and tourist guides Mysore/Mysuru: In this evolving landscape, where technology intertwines with the world of tourism, a heart-warming transformation is taking place at the Mysore Palace. The very same technology that seemingly threatened the existence of tourist guides has ultimately become a powerful ally, elevating their role and…
Long weekend: Tourists throng Mysuru
April 29, 2023A long weekend — tomorrow Sunday and May Day holiday on Monday — has resulted in the arrival of thousands of tourists to Mysuru. Over 95 percent of the hotels, resorts and other accommodations have been booked in advance and according to the hospitality industry sources, there will be 100 percent bookings by today evening….
Summer holidays: Rush at tourist spots
April 10, 2023Mysuru Zoo & Karanji Lake will be kept open for visitors on Tuesday (April 11) on account of summer holidays to the educational institutions. Mysore/Mysuru: The city is witnessing a large number of tourist footfalls. Visitors are flooding Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo), Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill and Brindavan Gardens at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS)…
One ticket, many tourist places from this Dasara?
July 7, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: One ticket, many tourist destinations — the concept of providing access to multiple tourist destinations in and around Mysuru using a single ticket — is likely to become a reality this Dasara as the district officials have been asked to make necessary preparations. At the tourism development meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office…
Tourists teeming in Mysuru, Kodagu
April 15, 2022Hospitality sector stakeholders elated as hotels see 100 percent occupancy Mysuru: Long weekend, summer vacation for schools, a pandemic-fear-free surroundings and safety guaranteed by vaccines — all these have contributed to the tourist rush in Mysuru and Kodagu. Though there are reports about the imminent fourth wave, thousands of tourists have preferred travelling to being…
Tourists with prior bookings can travel
January 9, 2022Bengaluru: The State Government on Friday has clarified that tourists who have already booked their stay in hotels and resorts can travel during weekend curfew period. According to the clarification issued by Pankaj Kumar Pandey, Secretary to the Government, Tourism Department, “Tourists booked for weekends with valid stay vouchers are permitted to travel in their…
Single ticket system for Mysuru tourist spots soon
March 13, 2021Mysore/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…
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