Mysuru tourism website offers information in Kannada and seven foreign languages

On 4 November 2026, Mysuru’s tourism website offered information in Kannada and seven foreign languages: English, French, Spanish, Urdu, German, Italian and Russian.

Browser-based tourist information

The website is built as a progressive web app and works on smartphones, tablets and desktop computers. Visitors can access it through a browser without downloading a separate mobile app. It can show nearby tourist attractions, how to reach them and the distance to each site.

Important Facts for Exams

• Cross-platform delivery: Progressive web apps use standard web technologies and can run on any platform with a compatible browser.
• Installation requirements: Progressive web apps require at least a manifest and service worker; they can work offline and be added to a device’s home screen.
• Programmable caching: Service-worker caches can prefetch content before first use and explicitly discard it when no longer needed.