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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Tourists make good of rain, long weekend to throng Mys, Malnad dists
Mysuru: A long weekend with good rain has attracted a huge number of tourists to Mysuru and Malnad districts of Shivamogga, Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan. Hotels are full, and tourist spots like Mysuru Palace and zoo are teeming with visitors. With the Malnad region witnessing pleasant weather, including moderate rain, tourists from both within the state and outside are thronging in large numbers to enjoy the monsoon. According to the tourism sector stakeholders, the hotels, resorts, and homestays recorded huge bookings for this weekend and tourists have arrived in the Malnad areas. All the roads connecting the tourist spots are witnessing a huge traffic flow. NR Tejasvi, president of the Homestay Association, Chikkamagaluru, said the tourists' rush to the Malnad districts is high during this weekend. "All the hotels, resorts, and homestays are filled. Pleasant weather has made the visits more attractive to the tourists," he said. According to Mysore Palace Board deputy director, TS Subramanya, the tourist flow to the Palace is very high since yesterday. "We are witnessing a steep increase in the footfall of tourists to the palace," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Could This NEW Collagen Blend Finally Reduce Your Cellulite? Vitauthority Learn More Undo KC Narayana Gowda, president of Mysuru Hotels' Association, said all the hotels in Mysuru city are now filled. "We are witnessing a huge crowd now. Till Monday morning, all our hotels are booked," he said. "Tourists from Kerala, Andhra, and Tamil Nadu have arrived in huge numbers. The three-day weekend helped them to plan a Mysuru visit," he said. According to locals, the connecting roads to the tourist destinations are now witnessing traffic chaos due to the arrival of tourists' vehicles in large numbers. "The tourist spots are filled with people. From traffic to parking, tourist destinations are witnessing a lot of pressure," said Sukhesh Rai, a resident of Bhagamandala in Kodagu district. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tweak in homestay policy triggers chaos
Mysuru/Chikkamagaluru: With the state tourism department deciding to approve the homestay permissions only through online and increase the number of permissions from various departments required to set up a homestay, the entire sector is now reeling under confusion. The tweak in the policy has now caused chaos in the homestay sector, which is the lifeline of Malnad tourism. Previously, a no-objection certificate from the police and the gram panchayat were sufficient for homestay business. However, the tourism commissioner now has issued a new circular requiring no-objection certificates from the police, forest department, fire department, zilla panchayat, taluk panchayat, town panchayat and municipality, food department, and health department, CRZ and power supply companies for the same. As per the circular, under the new system, the homestays will be extended various concessions and supports under the state tourism policy 2024. The new circular sent shock waves across the sector as homestay owners feared that getting NoCs from so many departments will result in red tapism, and rampant corruption. 90 applications yet to be processed With state govt proposing an online permission system, the district administrations followed delay tactics to renew the licences of the existing homestays. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beat the Rush: The $42 Serum Costco Shoppers Swear By Best Of Beauty Learn More Undo For example, in Chikkamagaluru district renewal applications of 90 homestays are yet to be processed. NR Tejasvi, president of the Homestay Association, Chikkamagaluru said for the past two decades, we have been engaged in the homestay business in rural areas. However, since last year, despite submitting the necessary documents for homestay licences, the district administration has been delaying the renewal process. If any incidents occur at the homestays, the owners are held directly responsible, and their licences are cancelled, he said. Despite submitting several requests to the district administration regarding homestay renewals, the officials claim that due to new guidelines, it cannot be done immediately causing distress to homestay owners, he said. Homestay Association Kodagu district president Monti Ganesh said the state govt assured bringing homestay NoCs under the ambit of Sakala services. "So, the website is being updated. Homestay owners should not get worried," she said. Meanwhile, tourism minister HK Patil justified the decision to further tighten the mandatory requirements for the homestays. "To streamline, and ensure safety of the tourists who visit homestays, we took this decision," he said, adding we did it to streamline the industry. The minister also made it clear that the state govt is ready to help the homestays if they really face any issues to run business.
