Updated Mar 03, 2021 | 20:16 IST
Ambaari - a double-decker bus service has been launched in Mysore, Karnataka for tourists. The bus will give the tourists a tour of the landmarks around the city. Ambaari tour bus service – open-top double-decker bus flagged-off in Mysuru. | Representational image | | Photo Credit: ANI
Ambaari named after the carrier placed on the leading elephant during the elephant procession of Mysore Dasara, is similar in its model and design to that of London big bus. It is ready to take visitors on a tour of the iconic landmarks around the cultural capital of Karnataka.
The frequency set for the bus service is half an hour. The fare is set at Rs 250 per person. Route map for the service will pass through fourteen destinations- Hoysala, moving through DC’s office, Crawford Hall, Kukkarahalli Lake, University of Mysore, Folklore Museum, Ramaswamy Circle, around Mysuru Palace, Mysuru Zoo, Karanji Lake, Sangolli Rayana C
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At last, ‘Ambari’ to hit the road today
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March 01, 2021 20:22 IST
Tourism Minister to flag off KSTDC’s 15-ft.-tall double-decker bus to take tourists around Mysuru; ticket costs ₹250
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The Ambari open-roof bus.
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M.A. Sriram
Tourism Minister to flag off KSTDC’s 15-ft.-tall double-decker bus to take tourists around Mysuru; ticket costs ₹250
The open-roof bus tour in a custom-built double-decker bus is at last becoming a reality with ‘Ambari’ all set to hit the road here on Tuesday. This is the newest attraction for tourists in Mysuru, as the bus takes them around to experience the city that is known for palaces and buildings with architectural marvels.
Infosys Foundation pumps Rs. 30 crore for Lake rejuvenation; gives it a new life
Once dying water body now has fresh air, unpolluted and pleasant surroundings
Mysore/Mysuru: The vast
Hebbal Lake has sprung back to life. The dead Lake has been rejuvenated in what is being described as the biggest and successful lake conservation project under the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model in the State.
Infosys Foundation joined hands with the Mysuru District Administration and other stakeholders and has conserved the 48-acre Lake after the Foundation pumped in a whopping Rs. 30 crore funding for restoration works under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The Lake has now been brought back to life and along with restoration, the Lake campus has been beautified, re-attracting various species of birds. And like Kukkarahalli Lake and Karanji Lake, this lake too is set to become a tourist hub and a birding hotspot of Mysuru.