Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation or KSTDC is an entity was set up by government of Karnataka state in India to promote tourism within the state.
The aim of KSTDC was to provide infrastructure, conveyance and other facilities to tourists visiting Karnataka. Part of mission is also to promote unknown tourist spots in Karnataka.
The corporation runs conducted tours — tours of predetermined places at predetermined times. The KSTDC owns some hotels and guest houses.
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