It seems like the Karnataka bandh call given by various Kannada and farmer activist groups on September 29 hasn’t had much effect on the travel plans of those from Bengaluru during the long weekend stretching between September 28 and October 2. While a few families have postponed their vacation plans to avoid getting stuck in commotions, most are continuing with their pre-planned itineraries which were made weeks ago.
“We have not received any cancellations so far due to the bandh. As it is a long weekend, families are getting together and booking packages and going by bus. We cannot tell them that we would not be able to provide buses as bookings have already been made. Hence, travel plans have not been affected so far,” said Mahantesh from Tejas Tours and Travels
However, the looming uncertainty over the tensions between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have made some travellers apprehensive about crossing borders. A tour operator from New Hoysala Tours and Travels in Yeshwanthpur said, “While Ooty, Kodaikanal, Madurai, Rameshwaram, and other destinations are favourites during this season, people from Karnataka are scared to go to Tamil Nadu as they fear that vehicles going from Karnataka might face problems there. Even those coming from Tamil Nadu to Karnataka also have the same fears.”
