1,275 tourist destinations in Karnataka, but just 27 in Bengaluru; Experts blame rapid urbanisation
Bengaluru: Despite its rich cultural legacy and and heritage spanning over 500 years, Bengaluru has only 27 officially identified tourist spots, according to the Karnataka Department of Tourism. This is a stark contrast to the 1,275 tourist destinations listed across the state, raising concerns among experts who attribute the city’s shrinking tourism footprint to rapid urbanisation and unchecked growth in real estate.
While Bengaluru Urban accounts for just 27 destinations and Bengaluru Rural for 25, districts like Mandya top the list with 106 tourist sites, followed by Belagavi (100), Chikkaballapura (95), and Uttara Kannada (85). Yadgir trails at the bottom with only five tourist spots, reported The New Indian Express on Tuesday.
Historians and tourism experts say the capital city’s aggressive urban expansion has led to the erosion of many historical and cultural landmarks.
“Bengaluru had hundreds of destinations, and among them many have disappeared due to urbanisation. There are still many heritage walk sites that need to be identified and publicised to attract people,” the report quoted historian Suresh Moona as saying.
The 1,275 sites were reportedly selected based on historical significance, popularity, and visitor footfall.
“Action plans and approximate estimates should be sent to the department to get the required permission from the respective authorities and development work should begin,” TNIE quoted Department of Tourism Secretary Mohammad Ibrahim as saying.
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Explosion in Molakera village: Minister Eshwara Khandre inquiries about health of injured
Bidar: District In-charge Minister Eshwara Khandre visited the injured in the mysterious explosion that took place in Molakera village of Humnabad taluk and are currently undergoing treatment at the district hospital. The minister visited the hospital this morning and enquired about the health condition of the injured.
Speaking to reporters after the hospital visit, Khandre described the incident as deeply painful and unfortunate. “Yesterday’s explosion in Molakera village is extremely tragic. Four children sustained burn injuries, while two adults were seriously injured. One of them has been shifted to Solapur and the other to Hyderabad for advanced medical treatment,” he said.
He assured that all the injured are receiving proper medical care and that the district administration is closely monitoring their condition. “Doctors have been instructed to provide the best possible treatment to the injured,” the minister said.
Khandre said that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the cause of the explosion and identify those responsible. “The government has taken this incident very seriously. I met the Chief Minister yesterday and briefed him on the facts of the incident,” he said.
He further announced that the government will bear the entire cost of medical treatment for all the injured. “Strict legal action will be taken against whoever is found responsible after the investigation,” he assured, while appealing to the villagers not to panic
