Le Passage to India

What Le Passage to India does

Le Passage to India is a privately-held Destination Management Company (DMC) headquartered in Noida (Delhi NCR) that designs and delivers inbound travel experiences to the Indian subcontinent. It targets international tourists with curated itineraries across India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, served through 14 owned offices in India plus strategic alliances in the four neighbouring countries. The company operates a portfolio of six core service categories (Luxury Travel, Golf, MICE, Wildlife and Adventure, Sun and Beach, and Classic Circuits) and maintains five sub-brands (Go India Journeys, Indian Routes, Luxe India, Pash India, Dakshin Routes) along with a wholly-owned CSR foundation (Shaping Lives) that connects travellers with 35+ vetted NGOs.

The underlying technology is a multilingual web platform (English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese) with an integrated online payment gateway (paygate.lpti.in), a Custom Trip Planner interface, and supporting modules for featured itineraries, guaranteed departures, and domestic tour packaging. The sales motion is direct-to-consumer across five languages plus dedicated corporate and MICE channels, the latter delivered through a partnership with the global Pacific World network. There is no disclosed API, SDK, app, or AI/ML capability on the platform surface.

The business model is asset-light and transaction-fee based: revenue is generated from selling tour packages and bespoke itineraries to end travellers and from MICE event management for corporate clients, with pricing on a quote basis rather than a publicly listed schedule. Customer acquisition is conducted via direct digital channels (website, newsletter, social media), PR in travel publications, and participation in industry events. The company has received six National Tourism Awards from the Indian Ministry of Tourism, reinforcing its positioning as India's premier DMC.

Name

Le Passage to India

Legal name

Le Passage to India

Website

https://lepassagetoindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Le Passage to India is a privately-held Destination Management Company headquartered in Noida that designs and delivers inbound travel itineraries across India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives for international tourists, luxury travellers and corporate MICE clients through 14 owned offices and multilingual direct-sales channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Destination Management Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (56151), Tour Operators (561520)

akta.pro primary industry

Inbound/Local Retail Travel Agencies (Destination Booking Offices) (THAKABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB)

Keywords

• Destination management services
• Inbound tourism services
• Corporate travel services
• Luxury travel services
• MICE event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tour Packages and Travel Services: Core revenue stream from selling comprehensive travel packages covering India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. Includes featured itineraries, guaranteed departures, and custom-designed trips across various travel themes including luxury, wildlife, adventure, golf, MICE, and cultural tours.
2. MICE Services: Meeting, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions services leveraging Pacific World global network. Revenue generated from corporate event management, team building activities, and conference organization.
3. Luxury Travel and Concierge Services: Premium travel experiences including private jets, champagne experiences, exclusive venue access, and bespoke travel arrangements.
4. Golf Packages: Specialized golf tour packages covering India's historic courses and Himalayan golf destinations, including tournament management and corporate golf events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Le Passage to India is a privately-held Destination Management Company that designs, sells, and operates inbound tour packages and travel services across India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Core offerings span six service categories—Luxury Travel, Golf Experiences, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions), Wildlife & Adventure Tours, Sun & Beach Holidays, and Classic Circuits—delivered via 14 owned Indian offices and a multi-language booking platform for international travellers.

Product overview

Le Passage to India operates as a Destination Management Company (DMC) offering a comprehensive portfolio of travel services across India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The core product portfolio consists of six main service categories: Luxury Travel Services, Golf Experiences, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions), Wildlife and Adventure Tours, Sun and Beach Holidays, and Classic Circuits. The company also maintains five sub-brands: Go India Journeys, Indian Routes, Luxe India, Pash India, and Dakshin Routes. Additionally, Shaping Lives serves as the company's proprietary CSR foundation connecting travelers with vetted NGOs. The company differentiates through featured itineraries (curated tour packages), guaranteed departure tours in multiple languages, custom trip planning services, themed travel experiences, specialized golf destinations, and domestic tour products including self-drive and escape packages. With 14 owned offices across India and strategic alliances in Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, the company delivers integrated travel experiences positioning itself as India's No. 1 DMC, awarded six times by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shaping Lives: India's only DMC travel foundation - CSR initiative connecting socially conscious travellers with vetted grassroots NGOs working across humanity, animal welfare and environment.

Products and services

• Luxury Travel Services Exclusive luxury travel experiences featuring champagne at sunset, private jets, and privatised events at exceptional venues with full concierge service for high-net-worth individual travellers.
• Golf Experiences Golf-centric travel packages combining world-class golf courses across the Indian subcontinent with tourism experiences, designed for corporate accounts and individual golfers.
• MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) Event management services for corporate events ranging from small meetings to international summits, delivered through the Pacific World global MICE network with creative design and logistics solutions.
• Wildlife and Adventure Tours Nature-focused itineraries showcasing the natural wealth of each destination with thrilling adventure activities across the Indian subcontinent for wildlife and adventure tourists.
• Sun and Beach Holidays Beach-focused travel experiences to Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the Andaman Islands featuring pristine sands, water activities, and cultural discoveries.
• Classic Circuits Traditional sightseeing tours exploring the beauty, diversity, and rich culture of the Indian subcontinent with regularly updated itineraries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35+ NGO partnerships providing integrated CSR travel experiences
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pacific WorldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPacific World is a global MICE network that Le Passage to India is part of, enabling access to international corporate event management resources, industry best practices, and cross-border MICE coordination capabilities. Their specialist MICE team leverages this partnership for handling meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions from small corporate meetings to international summits.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Thomas Cook (India): One of India's largest inbound and outbound travel operators with significant DMC capabilities across India and South Asia. Directly comparable in product mix (leisure tours, MICE, luxury) and customer base.
• SOTC Travel: Indian DMC and tour operator serving inbound and outbound leisure travelers with owned offices and global partnerships. Closely comparable in scale, product portfolio and South Asia geographic focus.
• Cox & Kings: Heritage Indian travel company offering inbound tours, outbound holidays, and corporate MICE. Highly comparable on inbound India DMC positioning and luxury/ experiential product mix.
• Veena World: Mumbai-headquartered DMC and outbound tour operator with strong India inbound and MICE capabilities. Comparable on customer segments, ground operations model, and South Asia destination coverage.
• Kesari Tours: Indian group-tour specialist with strong presence in leisure and MICE segments across India and neighboring countries. Comparable on operational model and primary customer base of international tourists to India.

Emerging players

• Pacific World: Global DMC and MICE network that is LPTI's strategic MICE partner. Comparable on MICE product line and corporate customer base, and a direct competitor for international MICE RFPs flowing into India.
• Travel Triangle: India-based online marketplace aggregating DMC and tour-operator quotes for inbound and outbound travelers. Comparable on inbound India leisure demand but contrasts on distribution model (platform vs. owned offices).
• G Adventures: Global small-group adventure tour operator with India and Nepal programs. Comparable on adventure, wildlife and culturally-immersive product lines and on the international FIT traveler customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Abercrombie & Kent: Global luxury DMC and tour operator with significant India and South Asia programs. Comparable on luxury and experiential product mix and HNW customer segment; serves as the broader incumbent benchmark for premium inbound India travel.
• MakeMyTrip: India's largest OTA spanning flights, hotels, holidays and homestays. Comparable on serving India-bound international tourists but operates a fundamentally different, digital-led distribution model that pressures traditional DMC economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LPTIJ
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvRW_5GGLdmvPjXh4o_cW_A
• Facebookfacebook.com/lepassagetoindia1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lepassagetoindia
• Instagraminstagram.com/lepassagetoindia1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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