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Dasara: From Royal Extravaganza to Village Fair ?

Sure, the city dazzles at night, but where’s the gold in all that glitter? And more importantly, where are the high-spending tourists?
The city sure shines at night, but is Dasara losing its royal charm? The tourist in-flow numbers seem to suggest so.
Tourist turnout is on the decline. In 2021, Mysuru saw 27,093 tourists. In 2022, it climbed to 36,013. But by 2023, it was down to 23,890.
More concerning, the high-spending tourists — the kind that usually bring the pomp — are staying away.