The tourism sector in Karnataka has had a roller coaster ride in the two pandemic-hit years, seeing huge lows and highs. The State Budget has made a slew of proposal announcements, but pilgrimages and temple tourism have adequate focus.
Among the announcements made are ₹5,000 per person subsidy for 30,000 pilgrims undertaking Kaashi Yatre from Karnataka, the construction of a Yatri Nivas Complex in Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh in two phases at a cost of ₹85 crore, upgradation of the guesthouse in Pandharpur in Maharashtra, and “Pavitra Yatra” programme to conduct tours to pilgrimage centres at a discounted cost through the KSTDC.
“Hampi-Badami-Aihole- Pattadakallu-Vijayapura tourist circuit and Mysuru-Srirangapatna-Hassan-Belur-Halebid tourism circuit will be developed under the Public Private Partnership model to promote tourism. In the current year, steps will be taken to ensure that the monuments in the sacred land of Hoysala kingdom - Belur, Halebid, Somanathapura will get the UNESCO World Heritage Site status,” the Chief Minister announced.
