Dasara rush: 50% homestays and hotels in Kodagu, Chikkamagalur booked
Tourism destinations in Karnataka, specifically Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru, are seeing a 50% booking rate for the upcoming Dasara vacation. Local associations report high demand but have committed to maintaining stable pricing despite the influx of visitors.
Why it matters
This highlights the economic impact of regional festivals on local tourism and the operational challenges faced by small-scale hospitality businesses during peak seasons.
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.
Mr. Girish said that though there is high demand, prices will remain around ₹1,500 to 2,500 per day depending on the beds. “As homestay associations, we will not increase the price for now. It happens only during new year celebrations,” he said.
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