India, Oct. 20 -- Mysuru, Oct.20 (PM&DM)- Taking advantage of the extended weekend and the three-day Deepavali festival that follows, tourists from across the State and country are flocking to Mysuru, the cultural capital of Karnataka. This surge comes close on the heels of the Dasara festivities, which had already drawn lakhs of visitors to the city.

With the steady rise in tourist arrivals, major attractions such as the Mysore Palace, Zoo, Dasara Exhibition, Chamundi Hill and Karanji Lake are witnessing a massive influx of visitors. The rush is expected to continue till Wednesday, the final day of the Deepavali celebrations.

The heavy tourist footfall has led to traffic snarls and congestion at key junctions, circles and roads, especi...