Mysore Sales International Limited gathers steam in packaging tourism

Bengaluru: Making its debut in the public tourism space, state-run Mysore Sales International Limited (MSIL) unveiled a range of travel packages on Wednesday. Industries Minister MB Patil unveiled them at an event.

For the past two decades, the MSIL has been conducting study tours exclusively for government officials. It has now expanded this to cater to the general public.

MSIL has introduced an EMI scheme coupled with a lucky dip draw. Customers can pay for fixed-destination packages in installments, and selected winners of the lucky dip will have their remaining EMIs waived, allowing them to travel for free.

Tour packages involve religious destinations such as Kashi, Ayodhya, Puri, and Adi Kailasa along with several historical sites. Upcoming packages to Adi Kailasa and Varanasi are planned for September 2025.

International destinations such as Dubai, Singapore, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand and European countries are also part of the offerings, with travel dates already scheduled.

For the lower middle-class segment, MSIL has launched train-cum-road packages that include homely meals. For instance, a 15 to 18 day North India tour costs under Rs 20,000 per person.

MSIL has set up a 24/7 helpline (080-45888882, 9353645921) and a WhatsApp contact facility, managed by a dedicated team, Patil said.