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Though traditional wisdom dictates that job security can be found only in office jobs, many young people are challenging that notion these days. Coming up with new and exciting ways to follow their passion, while making money at the same time, is one of the key characteristics of many today. Travelling and learning about the history and culture of places around is a passion for many. There are a few ways to turn travelling into a business opportunity like blogging and becoming a travel guide. If you love to meet people from different parts of the country and the world, and share your cultural heritage with them, becoming a tour guide is a great option. Here are the steps you need to take if you want to know how to become a tour guide in India.  In order to become a tour guide you first have to pass an entrance exam. After that you have to enrol in the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, an institute that holds training programmes on behalf of the Ministry

Mysore, or Mysuru as it is now called, is a beautiful city in Karnataka close to Bengaluru. Known around the world for its sandalwood, rosewood and silks, this now modern city retains its old-world charm. According to legend, in the ancient days the city was ruled by a demon. From temple visits in the morning to shopping souvenirs in evening, here’s how to make the most of a day in Mysore. Morning Start your day by visiting the Chamundi Hills which is very famous for Chamundeswari temple dedicated to Goddess Chamundeswari, an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi who took this form to destroy Mahishasura. Moving further, you will find two popular palaces, one is the Mysore Palace that is often referred to as ‘City of Palaces’, a former palace of the royal family of Mysore that is still their official residence. Get yourself a tour guide who will help you understand the history in a better way. The other is Jagan Mohan Palace which houses the Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery and one of the