Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, he said tourists visit Chamundi Hill, Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Ambavilas Palace, Krishnaraja Sagar, Jagan Mohan Palace Art Gallery, Karanji Lake, etc. They have to buy tickets at all these places, but the season ticket would enable them to enter them without having to stand in a queue.
The DC said help desks and police kiosks would be set up to help tourists. Hoardings have been put up at all major cities and towns about Dasara. Posters have been pasted on KSRTC buses to give wide publicity, he said.

Adventure sports would be conducted in a novel way. Cycle race would be held for both men and women. As it is the 150 birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, a film on his life and achievements would be exhibited. CAVA mela would be converted into a more grand Kala Mela, Vastrad said.

ZP president Suneetha Veerappagowda, vice-president Shivaramu, mayor Pushpalatha Chikkanna, deputy mayor M J Ravikumar and others were present at the press meet.