Swosti Travels

What Swosti Travels does

Swosti Travels & Exports Pvt. Ltd. is a privately held Indian Destination Management Company (DMC) and full-service travel agency headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with additional offices in Puri, Kolkata, and New Delhi. Founded in 1983 per firmographics (1990 per a separate corporate-history source), the company is positioned as one of the oldest and most established travel operators in Odisha, offering customized tour packages spanning Odisha regional destinations, broader domestic India (Kashmir, Kerala, Rajasthan, Andaman, Himachal, Meghalaya), and international outbound markets (Singapore, Thailand, Dubai, Malaysia, Georgia). Its product portfolio includes over 20 distinct itineraries organized into Odisha, India, international, and theme-based categories covering tribal, Buddhist, pilgrimage (Shakti Peethas), royal heritage, and wildlife experiences.

The business model is sales-led and transaction-based, generating revenue across four streams: customized tour packages (one-time), chauffeur-driven car rentals (transaction fee), MICE services for corporate clients (professional services), and visa/ticket booking (professional services). Pricing is predominantly quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with reference points such as INR 88,800 per person for a 6N/7D Georgia tour and INR 30,000 starting price for a 12-day Tribal Tour. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the company website, phone/WhatsApp inquiries, four physical offices, and an IRCTC authorized rail-ticket channel. The company holds ISO 9001:2008 certification, IATA accreditation, and memberships in IATO, TAAI, PATA, JATA, ASTA, ADTOI, and TAFI, and operates a wholly-owned hotel subsidiary (Swosti Hotels) at Bhubaneswar, Chilika, and Puri for vertical integration of accommodation into its tour packages.

Name

Swosti Travels

Legal name

Swosti Travels & Exports Pvt.Ltd

Website

https://swostiindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Swosti Travels is a privately held Indian Destination Management Company headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, offering customized tour packages across Odisha, domestic India, and select international destinations, alongside car rental, MICE, visa, and ticketing services, with vertical integration via its Swosti Hotels subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhubaneswar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tour Packages: Customized holiday packages covering Odisha, domestic India, and international destinations including accommodation, sightseeing, and transport arrangements
2. Car Rental Services: Chauffeur-driven car hire services for local transfers, outstation trips, and airport transportation in Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, New Delhi, and surrounding areas
3. MICE Services: Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events management services for corporate clients
4. Visa Assistance: Visa processing and ticket booking services for international travelers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Swosti Travels operates as a Destination Management Company (DMC) based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, providing customized tour packages across Odisha, domestic India, and international destinations including Singapore, Thailand, Dubai, Malaysia, and Georgia. The company also offers chauffeur-driven car rental services, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events) planning, visa assistance, and flight/train ticket booking including IRCTC authorized services.

Product overview

Swosti Travels operates as a Destination Management Company (DMC) and travel agency offering a comprehensive suite of travel services. The core offering consists of customizable tour packages organized into three main categories: Odisha Tour Packages (focusing on regional destinations within Odisha including heritage, wildlife, tribal, Buddhist, and pilgrimage tours), India Holiday Packages (covering major domestic destinations such as Kashmir, Kerala, Rajasthan, Andaman, and Meghalaya), and International Holiday Packages (including Singapore, Thailand, Dubai, Malaysia, and Georgia). Supporting services include car rental with chauffeur-driven vehicles across multiple cities, MICE services for corporate events, visa assistance, and ticket booking (including IRCTC authorized train ticket services). The company also offers theme-based tour packages including beach holidays, wildlife tours, tribal experiences, temple tours, and textile heritage tours. The product portfolio spans over 20 distinct tour packages ranging from short 3-4 day trips to extended 12-day multi-destination tours.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Odisha Tour Packages Customized tour packages specializing in Odisha destinations including heritage circuits, Buddhist sites, Shakti Peethas pilgrimage, tribal villages, wildlife, and beach destinations. Designed for travelers interested in regional culture, history, and natural attractions.
• India Holiday Packages Domestic tour packages covering major Indian destinations including Kashmir, Kerala, Rajasthan, Andaman, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Karnataka, and Gangtok. Designed for Indian travelers seeking curated all-India holiday experiences.
• International Holiday Packages Overseas tour packages to international destinations including Singapore, Thailand, Dubai, Malaysia, Georgia, and other countries. Includes visa assistance, flight booking, accommodation, sightseeing, and local transportation.
• Theme-Based Tour Packages Specialized themed holiday packages including beach holidays, wildlife tours, tribal experiences, temple tours, textile heritage, Buddhist tours, architectural and cultural tours, and nature-oriented routes for travelers with specific interests.
• Car Rental Service Chauffeur-driven car rental service offering sedans, SUVs, and coaches for local tours, outstation trips, and airport transfers in Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, New Delhi, and surrounding areas. Includes own fleet of vehicles with professional drivers.
• MICE Services Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE) planning services for corporate clients, including group bookings, conference organization, incentive trips, and team outings across India.
• Visa Assistance Visa application guidance and processing assistance for international travelers, supporting outbound tour packages to Singapore, Thailand, Dubai, Malaysia, Georgia, and other destinations.
• Ticket Services Flight and train ticket booking services including IRCTC authorized agent services for Indian Railways, plus airline ticket issuance backed by IATA accreditation.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreOthersIATA accreditation enables Swosti Travels to issue airline tickets and provide international air travel services. This partnership validates the company's compliance with global air transport standards.
• PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association)supportingOthersMembership in PATA provides networking opportunities and market intelligence for Asian/Pacific tourism promotion.
• IATO (Indo-American Tour Operators Association)supportingOthersMembership in IATO facilitates business connections between Indian and American travel markets.
• IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized IRCTC agent status allows Swosti Travels to book railway tickets and offer train travel packages across India.
• TAAI (Travel Agents Association of India)supportingOthersNational travel industry association membership for networking and industry representation.
• Swosti Hotels (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated party providing hotel accommodation at Bhubaneswar, Chilika, and Puri. Own premium 5-star hotels with state-of-the-art facilities enhance package offerings and ensure quality accommodations for travelers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SOTC Travel: SOTC is an Indian tour operator and DMC offering domestic and international holiday packages, MICE, and visa services — directly comparable to Swosti's full-service travel agency model with similar product mix and customer base.
• Kesari Tours: Kesari Tours is an Indian group tour operator specializing in domestic and international holiday packages with similar target customers and full-service travel offerings as Swosti Travels.
• Veena World: Veena World is an Indian tour operator offering customized domestic and international holiday packages with comparable service model and customer segments to Swosti Travels.
• Le Passage to India: Le Passage to India is an India-focused inbound tour operator and DMC specializing in customized India itineraries — directly comparable to Swosti's inbound DMC positioning in Odisha and across India.
• Cox & Kings: Cox & Kings is a heritage Indian tour operator and DMC with a long history of providing India and international tour packages, MICE, and visa services — historically directly comparable to Swosti in business model and customer offering.

Broad incumbents

• Thomas Cook India: Thomas Cook India is a large, established travel company offering leisure, MICE, and corporate travel across India and globally — overlapping with Swosti's offerings but operating at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• MakeMyTrip: MakeMyTrip is India's leading online travel aggregator offering flights, hotels, and holiday packages. It competes with Swosti for the same Indian leisure traveler, particularly on price transparency and digital booking convenience.
• Yatra.com: Yatra is a major Indian OTA providing flights, hotels, and holiday packages — competing for the same Indian leisure and corporate travel customers as Swosti Travels through a primarily digital channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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