get ready for golden chariot rides next month | mysuru news - times of india
by:Tuowei2019-09-11
Mysore: although tourism officials expect a boost from the tourism sector, gold chariots will begin their journey next month. At the beginning of 2008, the occupancy rate was 20% per cent, 25% per cent in the second year and 40% per cent in 2010. The chariot jointly operated by Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation and Railway Corporation was launched in South India to facilitate visitors to visit various tourist sites. In the first two years, it went to places in Karnataka and Goa, but last year it also included Tamil Nadu, puduchari and Kerala. Srinivas, director of Karnataka Tourism Development, said in an interview with TOI, \"in the first two years, we have faced many difficulties, such as the recession and terror affecting the flow of tourism. There was a surge last year. Starting from September, we hope that the new itinerary will give a significant boost to the tourism industry. The golden battle car will stay in Mysore for two days. As an important tourist destination in South India, the city has opened up a small world for itself. Can accommodate 88 people. \"In the past, most of the outbound tourists were foreign tourists from the UK, the US and France,\" he added . \". The Golden Chariot is named after Hampi\'s stone chariot. Facilities include spa, lounge, fitness center, restaurant, etc. The train will have 19 bodies in purple and gold. Download the India Times news app in the latest city.