Mysuru, Sept. 21 -- The Mysuru District Administration has opened online booking of Gold Cards and tickets for the various events of Mysuru Dasara 2026, nearly three weeks ahead of Nada Habba, in a move aimed at giving tourists and the public more time to plan their visit.

The early release is significant as online sales have generally opened close to the festival in previous years, leaving tourists and the tourism sector with little time to make arrangements.

The tourism sector has, in the past, expressed disappointment over the delay in releasing Dasara tickets, particularly as Mysuru witnesses a surge in visitors during and after the festival.

According to a press release issued by the Mysuru Deputy Commissioner, who is also the Das...