Tag: Mysuru
Cauvery protest hits tourism in Karnataka
September 13 (TravelAndy): Following protests regarding the river Cauvery, tourism has taken a blow in several cities including Bengaluru and Mysuru in India’s Karnataka state.
After India’s top court directed Karnataka state to share a fixed volume of Cauvery river water with its neighbouring state Tamil Nadu, protest against the decision erupted across the state.
Vandalism, road blockade and violence has crippled Bengaluru, the state capital and has also affected Mysuru, an important tourist destination. Continue reading Cauvery protest hits tourism in Karnataka
Drivers as tourist guide plan in Mysuru
February 14 (TravelAndy): Mysuru in India’s Karnataka state has decided to engage autorickshaw and taxi drivers as unofficial tourism ambassadors of the city, The Hindu reported.
A mobile application will be designed to supply all tourism related information of the city and surrounding areas, which will facilitate the drivers to guide visitors.
Approximately 100 drivers will be selected for this initiative. They will be trained to handle the assignment. Continue reading Drivers as tourist guide plan in Mysuru
Tourism gallery to come up on river Cauvery
January 7 (TravelAndy): Karnataka is set to build a tourism gallery on the Cauvery river in Mysuru, said reports.
It will inform the visitors about the river’s origin, history, significance, its influence on agriculture and the threats it is undergoing.
The Karnataka state government has collaborated with National Science Academy and National Science Museum to develop the gallery. It is expected to be completed within a span of two months. Continue reading Tourism gallery to come up on river Cauvery