Mysore/Mysuru: The trial run or route inspection of ‘
Ambaari,’ a specially-built open roof top double-decker bus to identify the potential obstacles dangling electricity and cable wires, tree branches and LED illumination sets on procession route, electricity poles and arches began in city this noon. This was the second route inspection of the bus.
The ‘Ambaari’ is a Hop-on and Hop-off initiative for tourists to experience the magnificent City of Palaces and other heritage and cultural structures.
Armed with four linemen from Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), four officials from Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) which owns the bus along with a driver and another KSTDC staff, the bus started its journey from Mayura Hoysala Hotel (KSTDC Office) on JLB Road and proceeded towards Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle (Metropole Circle), Vinoba Road, Hunsur Road and reached Kalamandira junction and later proceeded towards Kukkar
Express News Service
The tourism industry in the state is on a rebound after a dull patch during the Covid-19 pandemic. The threat of Bird Flu adding to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic woes, has, however, barely dented the sector, which is seeing a revival with people stepping out of their cities, towns and villages with a vengeance following months of restrictions.
Dfficials and experts from tourism and hospitality sectors observe that tourist crowds have increased so much that roads leading to Mysuru, Ooty, Kodagu and other places from Bengaluru often seeing traffic gridlocks as most tourists from within the state prefer taking their own vehicles rather than rely on trains or government or private buses.
KSTDC Chairperson Shruthi unveils grand plans to promote tourism in and around Mysuru
Srirangapatna: A special tourism promotion plan will be formulated to attract tourists to Srirangapatna, Mysuru and surrounding areas, said Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) Chairperson Shruthi.
Visiting Srirangapatna in ‘
Ambaari’, a rooftop open double-decker bus along with a team on Thursday, Shruthi, who has made her name in Kannada cinema, said that Srirangapatna is a hub of tourism and plans will be chalked out to take tourists around in the same ‘Ambaari’.
“This place is known for its tourism potential and when I was acting in Kannada films, most of my shootings took place in Srirangapatna, Mysuru and surrounding areas including Balamuri, Karighatta, Mahadevapura and Gosaighat where there are more than 250 scenic spots. Moreover, the historical Mysuru Dasara first began in Srirangapatna. I will strive to make this place a major tourist attraction,” sh