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Record Tourist Turnout at Mysore Dasara as Palace and Zoo Attract Millions
The Karnataka tourism department reported that the Mysore Dasara festivities drew unprecedented visitor numbers, with the Mysore Palace and Chamarajendra Zoological Park each welcoming millions of tourists.
The Karnataka tourism department announced that the latest edition of the Mysore Dasara festival recorded a historic surge in visitor numbers, with both the Mysore Palace and the Chamarajendra Zoological Park receiving millions of tourists for the first time in history.
The cultural extravaganza, celebrated over several days, showcased traditional performances, processions and exhibitions that attracted both domestic and international tourists, reinforcing Mysore's reputation as a major cultural hub.
Tourism officials highlighted that the record attendance underscores the growing popularity of heritage tourism in the region and is expected to boost local businesses and the hospitality sector.
The department also noted that the influx of visitors contributed positively to the state's economy, with ancillary services such as transport, food and accommodation experiencing heightened demand.
Authorities plan to build on this momentum by enhancing infrastructure and promoting further cultural events to sustain the growing interest in Mysore's heritage attractions.
The cultural extravaganza, celebrated over several days, showcased traditional performances, processions and exhibitions that attracted both domestic and international tourists, reinforcing Mysore's reputation as a major cultural hub.
Tourism officials highlighted that the record attendance underscores the growing popularity of heritage tourism in the region and is expected to boost local businesses and the hospitality sector.
The department also noted that the influx of visitors contributed positively to the state's economy, with ancillary services such as transport, food and accommodation experiencing heightened demand.
Authorities plan to build on this momentum by enhancing infrastructure and promoting further cultural events to sustain the growing interest in Mysore's heritage attractions.