09/09/2026
🌿 MYSURU BEYOND HERITAGE – TOURISM DISCOVERY TOUR ✨
Discover • Experience • Connect • Promote
Karnataka Tourism Forum (KTF) successfully curated and conducted a unique two-day Tourism Discovery Tour to Mysuru on 29th & 30th August 2026, taking tourism professionals beyond the familiar and into a world of hidden stories, cultural experiences and emerging attractions.
From the vibrant folk traditions of Janapada Loka to the intellectual heritage of the Oriental Research Institute, and from spiritual landmarks to unique museums and authentic culinary experiences — the journey showcased a different side of Mysuru waiting to be discovered and promoted.
Highlights of the Journey 🌿
✨ Traditional Welcome with Dollu Kunitha
✨ Janapada Loka – Karnataka's Living Folk Heritage
✨ Oriental Research Institute
✨ Networking Cocktail Dinner with Mysuru Tourism Fraternity
✨ St. Antony's Church, Dornahalli
✨ Gomatagiri
✨ Mysore CAT Museum
✨ World of Mysore Pak
✨ Sound of Healing Experience at Srirangapatna
More than just a familiarisation tour, Mysuru Beyond Heritage was an effort to encourage travel professionals to experience destinations differently, discover new tourism products and take fresh ideas back to their clients.
A heartfelt thank you to all our participants, supporting associations, hospitality partners and individuals who came together to make this initiative a memorable success. 🙏
Together, let us continue to discover the unexplored, celebrate our heritage and create new opportunities for tourism in Karnataka.
Karnataka is not just a destination to visit — it is a destination to experience. 💛❤️