Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai instructed officials of the Tourism Department to keep ready for the inauguration of the Mysuru tourism circuit during Dasara and the Hampi circuit during Deepavali.
He also told officials to give priority to provide basic amenities at all tourism spots and provide publicity to increase the footfall of tourists to Karnataka in the coming days. These circuits must also include adventure sports and entertainment activities, he said.
Mr. Bommai reviwed the progress of the Tourism Department here on Friday and said tourism played a vital role in the State economic progress and promotion of culture. As announced in State Budget, the tourism circuits of Mysuru-Belur-Halebid and Hampi-Badami-Aihole-Pattadakal must be developed, he said.
