Tourism: Which is the best tourist place to visit from Bangalore when you have a 3-day holiday?

 Shivamogga!

Shivamogga is called “Malenaadina Hebbagilu”or “Gateway to Malnad”.

Shivamogga lies on the Banks of Tunga River and is landlocked by beautiful places like Chikkamagalur, Haveri, Udupi, Uttara Kannada and Davangere.

It is approximately 300 KMs from Bengaluru and there's excellent transport facility between the two cities. 3 Intercity trains run between the two cities and KSRTC buses (Suvarna Karnataka, Rajahamsa and Airavatha) are available every half an hour.

Accomodation isn't a problem either. Shivamogga is a well developed city with plethora of 3 Star hotels available at reasonable rates.

Off the top of my head, some of the really famous and beautiful places to visit in and around Shivamogga–

1. Jog Falls - It is the second highest plunge waterfall in India. It is around 100 Kms from Shivamogga. Can be covered in half a day.

2. Gaajnooru Dam - Lies in the outskirts of Shivamogga. Hardly half an hour drive from the city, this dam is built over Tunga River.

3. Aagumbe - It is called the "Cherapunji of South India" and well, the picture speaks for itself!

4. Kodachaadri - A mountain peak covered with dense forests in western ghats. This place will take your breath away. 8)

5. Bhadra River Project Dam - The backwater scenes are prettier than the dam.

6. Taavarekoppa Safari - Tigers and lots of deer!

7. Linganamakki Dam - Another dam built over Sharavati!

8. SakreBailu Elephant Camp - 30 minute drive from the City, lies on the banks of Tunga River on Thirthalli Road

9. ThirthHalli - Of huts and Cows and Rivers and trees and hills and Bridges!

10. Hidlumane Falls (Kodachaadri)- Just look at it! :')

11. Sharavati River

12. Kavaledurga Fort - Ruins and Greens.

13. Koodli - A place where Tunga River and Bhadra River meet.

You can cover 3-4 places in a day since most of them lie very close to each other and share same routes.

Jog Falls, Gajinooru Dam, Sakrebailu and Taavrekappa Safari all lie on the same route.

BRP dam and Koodali Sangama are 30 minutes drive from the city and both can be peacefully visited within 3-4 hours.

Do justice to Aagumbe, Kodachaadri and Kavaledurga by reveling in its beauty for at least a day! :)

I suggest you book a cab/tempo traveler instead of travelling in the local buses. Cabs are pretty inexpensive and will provide flexibility in timings and are any day more comfortable than the rickety buses driven by really rash drivers. Travelling in western ghats is super fun: spectacular greenery, and you'll come across tiny waterfalls alongside roads which will make you want to get down and just be!

Malenaadu is the best refuge if you want to get away from the city frenzy. These magnificent beauties will inspire you, restore your faith in life and provide you with a sense of purpose!

Wishing you a happy journey and a wonderful time with your friends and family! :)

Source - Wikipedia

Image Source - Google

What is the tourism problem faced by Gujarat?

 I can answer this question based on views of my non-Gujarati friends.

First of all, Basic tourism problem is zero in Gujarat because of

• Good Transport service - You can reach any corner of Gujarat with government transport, Private transport or private vehicle.
• Good Highway/ good connectivity - Highways are really good. You can enjoy your road trip
• Safety - You are safe to travel any time in Gujarat. Even you can drive your private vehicle at midnight. (You know night journey is not safe in some state. You may have to face some circumstances)

Problems may be….

• Dry state - Mostly people prefer drink when he/she is on vacation or at tourist place. When people plan for Gujarat, First things come to his/her mind that “Gujarat is dry state,Drink will not be easily available over there.” But let me clear tourist can enjoy drink with legal permission. Process is easy and online. For more information you can read my answer : How is liquor easily available in Gujarat if it's banned and illegal?
• Non-vegetarian food - Yes, Vegetarian peoples are majority here. Non-vegetarian restaurants are very few. Hardly you will get non-vegetarian restaurants on high ways. So some time you need to compromise with your food.
• Travelling - Let’s assume you want to visit some places which is promoted by Amitabhji “khushboo Gujarat ki”. Here i share map with location.(Diu i added extra)

Whenever my friends see this map they always say “Sab kitna door door he !!”

Trust me Gujarat is a good place for visit with family and friend. You will enjoy culture and hospitality of Gujarat.