MYSORE: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Mysore Division, has introduced 50 additional buses to Shravanabelogola to help devotees reach the pilgrim town for Mahamasthakabhisheka, which starts on Wednesday.

The additional services, which started on Monday, will continue till February 19, a release said. The buses will operate from Mysore, Saragur, H.D. Kote, Nanjangud and K.R. Pet to Shravanabelogola.

KSRTC has also launched package tours for tourists arriving for Mahamasthakabhisheka.

The Jaladarshini tour will take them to Nagarahole, Abbi Falls, Iruppu Falls, Raja Seat, Golden Temple and Madikeri. Himavad Gopalaswamy Hills, Bandipur and Biligiri Ranga Hills will be covered under Giridarshini.

Devadarshini will take tourists to Shimsha, Talakad, Somanathapura and Chamundi Hills. Gomatadarshini will cover Gomatagiri, Srirangapatna, Ranganatittu Bird Sanctuary and Krishna Raja Sagar reservoir.

For advanced booking, contact on phone numbers 98440-19347/ 98447-00697/ 08447-00698/ 98447-00699.

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