Madikeri: A three-day Kodagu Pravasi Utsav, the first-ever tourism promotional event held after floods-and-landslide-ravaged Kodagu district, began at Madikeri last evening. Karnataka Tourism Department and Kodagu District Administration are jointly organising the event with support from various stakeholders to boost tourist arrivals.
Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh, who is also the Kodagu District Minister, inaugurated the Utsav and the Flower Show being held as part of the gala event at Raja’s Seat. He offered floral tributes to the floral replica of Goddess Cauvery Statue at Raja’s Seat. The Flower Show will end tomorrow and is open for visitors from 10 am to 8.30 pm.
