KSRTC Rolls Out 90 Special Buses for Onam Festivities: Your Smooth Journey Home Awaits!

As the vibrant Onam festival approaches, bringing with it the joy of homecoming and celebration, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is stepping up to ensure seamless travel for thousands. In a much-anticipated announcement, KSRTC has unveiled plans to operate a grand total of 90 special bus services, specifically tailored to manage the festive surge of passengers.

These dedicated services will commence from August 15 and continue through August 20, strategically covering the peak travel period for Onam celebrations.

The initiative is a boon for those looking to journey from Bengaluru to their native places in Kerala, as well as several key destinations within Karnataka, making festival travel stress-free and convenient.

For those heading to the enchanting landscapes of Kerala, the special buses will connect Bengaluru with major cities including Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Alappuzha, and the capital city, Thiruvananthapuram.

This extensive network ensures that a vast majority of Keralites residing in Karnataka can easily reunite with their families and partake in the traditional Onam festivities.

Furthermore, KSRTC hasn't forgotten the domestic travelers within Karnataka. Additional services will also ply to popular destinations such as Mangaluru, Kundapur, Udupi, Shivamogga, Dharmasthala, Sringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubballi, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokak, Bagalakote, and Hosapete.

This comprehensive coverage aims to cater to both pilgrims visiting sacred sites and individuals returning to their hometowns across the state during the holiday.

Booking your seat on these special buses is incredibly simple and convenient. Tickets can be reserved through the official KSRTC website, ksrtc.in, or by visiting any KSRTC authorised booking counters and agents spread across various locations.

It's advisable to book early to secure your preferred travel dates and times, ensuring a hassle-free start to your Onam celebrations.

Passengers will be pleased to know that these special services will operate at regular fares, with no additional charges imposed, making festival travel affordable.

These 90 buses are a significant addition to the existing scheduled services, specifically introduced to alleviate the inevitable rush during the festive season. KSRTC has also planned for return journey services, providing a complete travel solution for the festive period. So, get ready to embrace the spirit of Onam with comfortable and reliable transport, courtesy of KSRTC!