Mysore :

With the influx of tourists to Kodagu district and Dasara fast approaching, the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) will commence one-day package tour in Kodagu from Sept. 12. The decision has come after the recent visit of KSTDC Managing Director Dr. P.S. Harsha to Madikeri during which he had promised to introduce one-day package tour to various tourist spots in the district.

During his visit, Dr. Harsha held a meeting with the stake holders and later decided to introduce one-day package tours from Madikeri on Sept. 12. The introduction of package tours is expected to bring down the burden on tourists who often complain about being charged exorbitantly at the tourist locations.

The package tour will be flagged off on Sept. 12 at 8.30 am from Hotel Mayura Valley View in Madikeri by Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Anuraj Tewari. The package tour, which begins from Madikeri, will travel to Bhagamandala, Talacauvery, Rajara Gadduge, Abbi Falls, Raja Seat, Omkareshwara Temple and will return back to Madikeri. Tourists may visit in person Hotel Mayura Valley View (KSTDC), Kodava Samaja Building, near Police Station, for reservations or contact Ph: 08272-228372 or 08272-223333 or Mob: 89706-50028 or 89706-50116 or 93417-93984.

Pick-up Points: Hotel Mayura Valley View, Madikeri, Convent Junction, SBI Junction, KSRTC Junction, Kodava Samaja and Thimmaiah Circle have been identified as pick-up points said V. Paneesh, Asst. Director, Department of Tourism.

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