1. In Karnataka, it is a gloomy monsoon for tourism this year
Planning vacations at cozy places to watch the rainfall has been the norm for tourists in Karnataka for many years now. This year, however, monsoon tourism has taken a severe hit as flash floods in different parts of the country have led to tourists avoiding places with excessive rainfall. An average 60% drop has been observed by tour operators in the bookings during this season.
Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru and other regions in the Malenadu belt, which are usually frequented by tourists during this time of the year, have shown bleak numbers. The Mysuru–Ooty–Kerala package has also witnessed a drop in bookings. Acknowledging the dip in tourist numbers, government officials said there is also a need to promote State’s monsoon destinations in a better way.
