Gold card status at Mysore Dasara

The holder of a Rs 5,000 gold card will enjoy VIP status "" attend a host of programmes for free and visit tourist places during the Dasara in Mysore from October 15-23.

The gold card holder will be entitled to visit the tourist spots of Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Nagarahole Wildlife Sanctuary, Brindavan Gardens (Krishnarajasagar), and G R S Fantasy Park, without paying any fee, once. At Chamundi Hill Temple, the visitor will have a VIP darshan..

The cardholder will also have free entry to cultural programmes organised at Kala Mandira, Jaganmohan Palace Auditorium, Town Hall, Bhoomigeetha at Kala Mandira, university open air theatre, horticultural show at Curzon Park, Dasara wrestling at Doddakere, Dasara sports and adventure sports, during the celebrations.

He can also attend the eight-day main cultural events at the Mysore Palace and listen to some renowned musicians "" on October 15 to October 22. A major offer is for witnessing the Dasara procession at the Mysore Palace and torchlight parade at Banni Mantap grounds on October 23.

Tourists to Mysore on any day during Dasara festivities will be able to see the gorgeous illumination of the Mysore Palace. It will be specially lit up between 7 pm and 9 pm from October 14 to 22.