Questionnaire

Kodachadri is a mountain peak with dense forests in the Western Ghats in South India
(Shimoga Dist., Karnataka State). It is declared as natural heritage site by Government
Karnataka.
Name:
Gender:
o Male
o Female
Occupation:
o Employee
o Business
o Student
o Do not wish to specify
1. Have you heard of the place Kodachadri?
o yes
o no
2. Have you had anyone you know visited Kodachadri?
o yes
o no
3. Are you somebody who prefers a holiday at
o an unexplored and unheard of place .
o

a famous place which has already made its mark as an ultimate tourist destination

Or both

4. Would you rather spend your holiday in

o Commercial city
o some place close to the nature

5. What are things you look for in any destination?

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o
o
o
o
o
o
o

Culture and Heritage

Outdoor activities (adventure)
Scenery
Family activities or attractions
Fairs and festivals
Entertainment
Shopping
Any other, please specify.

6. Would you prefer a guided tour?

o Yes
o No

7. Would you travel to a place which does not have luxury hotels?
o Yes
o No

8. In instances of visiting places without hotels , would you prefer staying in

o
o
o
o

Established homestays but with just the basic amenities

Homes of local people that are open to occasional travellers
Government guesthouses
Tents

9. Are you
o A cost conscious traveller
o Willing to pay a good amount if it promises a good holiday.

10. Would you rather

o Travel in India and discover places here first

o Travel internationally

11. How frequently do you travel for the purpose of holiday?

o
o
o
o
o
o

Once in 2 weeks
Every month
Every 6 months
Every year
Once in a few years (upto 3 years)
Rarely

12. How long would you want to stay in Kodachadri?.

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o
o
o

Daytrip
Overnight visit
1 to 3 days
3 to 7 days

13. What type of transportation would you prefer?

Own transport
Tour bus
Bus
Train : Kundapura Railway Station is the nearest railhead to Kodachadri, situated at a
distance of about 148 km. The railway station is well connected by regular trains to
major nearby cities and towns
o Air : mangalore has the closest airport . Situated 187 km away
o
o
o
o

14. How do you generally source information for a holiday?

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o
o
o
o
o

Internet
Travel Agent
Tourist Information Centre
Holiday Supplement/Direct mails
Holiday Fairs
Word of mouth

Thank you for taking the time to complete our questionnaire. Your input is important and
your comments and contribution are appreciated.