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Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation accepting bookings for customised tour packages

Gone are the days when a tour booked through Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation meant pre-determined routes, destinations, and duration. To cater to the more dynamic needs of travellers, the KSTDC has recently introduced customised tours, where travellers can have a more flexible itinerary.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

Holiday bookings up this summer vacation, with some impact from upcoming Lok Sabha elections

While many private tour operators have seen an uptick in the number of bookings this year during the summer vacation, the upcoming elections might have kept some others from travelling.

The Hindu · Mar 28, 2024

‘Ambari’ rides in Mysuru may continue as illumination to stay

KSTDC's Ambari may continue till Nov 4, allowing tourists to glimpse Mysuru's magnificence in dazzling lights. Ambari, a 40-seat double-decker bus, has become popular during Dasara, with passengers opting to travel on the roof to watch the city's heritage buildings and architectural marvels. Illumination extended till Nov 4, so rides…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

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Mysuru tourism to get a new logo, slogan this Dasara

Tourism Dept. plans to deploy 300 Tourist Mitras in Mysuru for Dasara festivities, to assist tourists. KSTDC launches Dasara tour packages & Ambaari open-bus travel. New logo & slogan for Mysuru Tourism to be launched. KSTDC website provides details for Ambaari ride timings.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

KSTDC to operate three evening trips of double decker Ambaari during Dasara

KSTDC to operate 3 evening trips of Ambaari bus during Dasara. Tickets can be booked online or by phone. Upper deck fare hiked to ₹500. Bus starts from Hotel Mayura Hoysala, passes through Mysuru Palace, Hardinge Circle, K.R. Circle, etc. before returning to hotel. No parking facility available. Timings and…

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Travel plans for the long weekend unaffected despite bandh call in Bengaluru

Bengaluru residents undeterred by Karnataka bandh call; travel plans remain unaffected. Tour operators report no cancellations due to bandh, but some families postpone trips due to tensions between Karnataka & Tamil Nadu. Domestic travel to Kodagu, Chikkamagalur, Sakaleshpura, Gokarna, & Murdeshwara popular; international bookings to Dubai, Turkey, & Singapore-Malaysia also…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Bengaluru strike: Airport commuters face hardship as private cabs remain off road

Commuters travelling to and from the airport had to undergo hardship as private cabs remained off road due to the strike called by the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association on Monday.

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

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Many tourist destinations closed on voting day

As staffers go home to cast their votes in their respective constituencies, all hotels under the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) in Karnataka will remain closed on May 10, the General Assembly Election Day, said Jagadeesha G., Managing Director, KSTDC.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

Mysuru-by-night is turning into the highlight of Dasara 2022, thanks to lights

The lights are on from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., providing ample time for the public to soak in the grandeur of Mysuru, known as heritage city, at leisure

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2022

HC imposes ₹2 lakh cost on KSTDC for ‘ill-treating’ a scrupulous contractor

It had raised some ‘make believe dispute’ a year after approving completed works as satisfactory

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2022

Rain or shine, August set to be the month of travel

With the upcoming long weekend, tour conductors are observing an increase in bookings

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2022

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