Tourist footfall in Mysuru and surrounding areas is registering an increase as Dasara enters the final phase. Only three days remain for the Jamboo Savari (procession of elephants) slated for October 24.
The hospitality sector in Mysuru has an inventory of over 10,000 rooms, almost 95% of which is booked. A few rooms are being held over for last-minute arrivals, or for regular clients.
It is customary for the tourist footfall to gain traction half-way through the 10-day festival, and it was no different this year as well. Bulk of the bookings are being done in online mode. The concept of walk-in customers, especially during Dasara, is obsolete given the rush and the limited availability of accommodation.
