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Private tour in Mysore Venkatesh V V
Discover Mysuru, the City of Palaces, full of heritage and history on this full-day tour
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6 hours
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Private tour for 1-4 people
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Venkatesh V V.
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I am Venkatesh, basically a commerce graduate I have been working as a Tour Guide for the last twenty years I speak English & French. For me it is not only a profession but also my Passion I have explained many tourist almost all over the world. I have the sound Knowledge of the the History, Art, Architecture, Culture, Heritage of my Country. I explained according to the interests of the tourists. Apart from visiting famous tourists spots I take you to the schools, Villages, Weddings, Festivals where you can experience the daily life of the people you can witness Farmers working on the Rice, Millet, Maize fields, Sugarcane plantations Vegetable farms, Coconut palms Some times you can see procession of the festivals with hundred of people pulling the huge chariots with a statue of the God placed on the top. Some Dancing, Singing with colorful dresses. On the way to the Temple of Somanathpur you will see the big River Kaveri where you find many Birds, Fishermen, Fishing , People collecting sand with their small boat. I recommend you to the local restaurants where you can taste unique never, ever heard and tasted. If you are interested I can arrange you to Yoga classes, Dance, Music concerts. I have license Approved Tourist Guide license issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture , Government of India . No restrictions as such .
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Enjoy marvellous Mysuru with the fragrance of Jasmine Flowers and sandal wood
Overview of your Mysore tour
According to the local legend, the demon king Mahisha was ruling here when was killed by the goddess Parvathi, and Mysore is named after him. I came to mysuru in 1985 to a wedding, I had the opportunity to witness the procession of the festival of DASARA. I was amazed to see the decorated Elephants, Horses, Camels with dancers, musicians colorfully dressed. I was told that mysuru was planned by the king with wide roads, comfortable footpaths, beautiful parks, one of the cleanest cities in the country, where people were gentle and smiling, so I decided to live here, that came true about 15 years ago. Most of the people of the state like to live in mysuru after their retirement so it is known as pensioner's paradise. I have been working as a Tour Guide for the last 20 years. I not only work as a tour guide but also a tour escort, who takes care of everything you might need, so come and I'll take you on a unique tour to discover the City of Palaces.
Recent Reviews
Karina M.
Venkatesh was absolutely wonderful! He was able to help us on an extremely last minute tour due to the original guide being ill - and I have to say I believe we were really lucky ending up with him! Venkatesh was incredibly knowledgeable, very friendly and a really wonderful guide. He was incredibly accommodating of the group's needs and an absolute gem to find! Thank you so much - we highly recommend him!
Glenn C.
Venkatesh is an incredibly knowledgeable and experienced guide who provides an amazing introduction to Mysuru itself as well as the history of the people and area. He was also very generous with his time even putting up with a slight change in plans.
Eris H.
Great knowledge of Mysore. Packed a lot into the day. Excellent day tour. Highly recommend.
Capucine D.France
Amazing visit of Mysore thanks to Venkatesh. Without him I would have missed the most important and beautiful places of the city. Venky is very passionate and professional it was a great pleasure to discuss and share history and art with him. I fully recommend his guidance when visiting Mysore and around. He also speaks French, and adapts his tour to your special interests.
Mike G.United States
Outstanding, very knowledgeable guide
Your Mysore tour itinerary
- DEVARAJA VEGETABLE AND FRUIT MARKET: One of the biggest markets in south India, over 500 vendors selling Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers, Spices, Groceries beautifully presented and very lively - 1 hour - CHAMUNDI HILL: We drive about 10 km from the town to the hill to see the Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess PARVATHI. On the way back we stop to witness to see the panorama of Mysore. Further down we will see the big statue of BULL carved in the 17 century with Granite weighs about 50 tonnes - around 2 hours - St PHILOMINA'S CHURCH: One of the biggest churches in India built in 1933 by the French architect with Granite [ the foundation stone was laid by the famous king Krishnaraja ] - around 30 min - SOMANATHPUR TEMPLE: We drive about 1 hour to see the temple built in the 13th century by the HOYSALA dynasty in a unique style known for its fine carvings of soapstone. The finest example of Indian architecture - 3 hours ***This tour can be customized so feel free to contact me
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
Modern Minivan with AC If you are coming with a bigger group, please contact me for a quote for a larger vehicle.
What's included
Other: Entrance :
1) Mysuru palace Rs 70
2) Chamundi Hills Rs 100
3) Brindavan gardens
4) Somanathpur Temple Rs 300
5) Tippu sultan Palace Rs 300
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Included
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Mysuru, Karnataka, India
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide:
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
Religious Sites
Layover
City Highlights
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
814949
Languages
English
FrenchActivity level
Minimal
Traveller reviews
4.9
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Mysore best suited for?
This private tour in Mysore is perfect for travellers interested in exploring heritage and history. It's ideal for those who want to discover the City of Palaces with a knowledgeable local guide like Venkatesh V V. The tour includes visits to significant sites such as the Devaraja Market, Chamundi Hill, and Somanathpur Temple, offering a deep dive into the cultural and architectural richness of Mysore.
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6 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-4 people
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Tour date
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6 hours
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