Dasara rush: 50% homestays and hotels in Kodagu, Chikkamagalur booked

The highest footfall is likely to be recorded in Kodagu district especially from October 17 to 21 with most homestays and medium-budget hotels also being booked.  | Photo Credit: File photo

As Dasara vacation has begun, around 50% of accommodations in Karnataka’s key tourism destinations are already booked from October 15, according to homestay associations, hotel owners, and Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) officials. Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru have emerged as the favourite destinations, say stakeholders.

H.L. Girish, member of Chikkamagalur Homestay Owners’ Association and owner of Saaranga homestay, said tourists inflow will be from October 15, and around 50% of the rooms have been booked through direct phone calls to owners. “Another 30% tourists will book through various online booking platforms and 20% will arrive without booking,” he said.