JK Tour and Travels

What JK Tour and Travels does

JK Tour and Travels (legal entity: JK Holidays) is a privately held Indian travel agency founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mayur Vihar Phase 1, Delhi. The company organizes pre-designed tour packages across India, with a stated specialization in Kerala tourism (25+ destinations spanning Munnar, Kovalam, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Alleppey, Wayanad, Fort Cochin, Guruvayur, Sabarimala, and others) and secondary circuits in North India (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Manali, Shimla, Nainital, Dehradun-Mussoorie), Himalayan adventure (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Leh-Ladakh, Srinagar), and pilgrimage destinations (Haridwar, Rishikesh, Sabarimala). Beyond packaged tours, the company resells hotel inventory across a network of roughly 10 partner properties ranging from 3-star to 5-star (Saj Earth Resort, Deshadan Plaza, Riviera Suites, Crowne Plaza Kochi, Avenue Regent, Travencore Court, Bell Mount, Elysium Garden, Hotel SN International, Holiday Vista) and operates or resells houseboat cruises in Alleppey and Kumarakom and tourist taxi services across Kerala in partnership with Kerala Tourism Mart.

The underlying platform is a content-driven brochureware website (jktoursandtravels.co.in) with booking inquiry forms, newsletter signup, and user authentication, supplemented by a Facebook social channel. The business runs no mobile app, exposes no public API, and discloses no proprietary technology beyond ISO 9001:2008 quality certification. The company makes money primarily through one-time tour package fees, hotel booking commissions, and transaction-based taxi and houseboat services, priced at the lower-to-mid end of the Indian leisure travel market (houseboats at Rs. 8,000-14,000 per night, hotels at Rs. 1,700-4,800 per night).

JK Holidays goes to market as a direct-to-consumer operator through its website and a six-office physical footprint: Delhi (HQ), Cochin (regional office for Kerala operations), Baish-Jazan and Yanbu in Saudi Arabia, and Sharjah and Ajman in the UAE (the latter under a separate legal entity, New JK Travels and Tours L.L.C). The Middle East offices are positioned to capture NRI and inbound Gulf tourist demand. The target customer base comprises individual leisure tourists, couples and honeymooners, adventure seekers, pilgrimage travelers, and NRI/Middle East inbound tourists, with no disclosed enterprise, corporate, or B2B accounts. Headcount is reported as 1-10 employees, no external funding has been disclosed, and the company is independently owned with no parent or controlling entity on record.

Name

JK Tour and Travels

Legal name

JK Holidays

Website

https://jktoursandtravels.co.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

JK Tour and Travels (JK Holidays) is a Delhi-based Indian travel agency that sells pre-designed tour packages, hotel bookings, Kerala backwater houseboat cruises, and tourist taxi services, with a primary focus on Kerala tourism and additional circuits across North India, the Himalayas, and pilgrimage destinations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tour and Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Package Tour Wholesalers (Pre-Packaged FIT/Group Programs) (THAKAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transport & Logistics Coordinators (Local Transfers/Coach Ops via DMC) (THAKAEAH), Expedition & Remote River Cruises (THAEACAD), Transportation & Access Services (Shuttles, Ferry Access, Scenic Drives Permits) (THAAAGAC)

Keywords

• Tour packages
• Travel agency
• Houseboat cruises
• Hotel booking
• Taxi services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tour Packages: The company generates revenue through pre-designed tour packages spanning 1-7 days to destinations including Kerala, Manali, Agra, Shimla, Nainital, Jaipur, and others. Packages include accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing.
2. Taxi/Cab Services: Kerala Tourism Mart provides taxi services for tourist transportation in and around Kerala, including airport transfers, with competitive fixed price rates.
3. Hotel Bookings: The company facilitates hotel bookings across Kerala with partner properties ranging from 3-star to 5-star accommodations, earning commissions on bookings.
4. Houseboat Cruises: Revenue from houseboat cruises in Alleppey and Kumarakom backwaters, including overnight stays with meals. Pricing varies by cabin type and group size.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

JK Tour and Travels is an Indian travel agency that sells pre-designed, multi-day tour packages (Jaipur-Agra, Manali, Nainital, Best of Kerala, Himalayan adventures) bundling transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing. The company also facilitates hotel bookings across partner properties, operates houseboat cruise services on Kerala backwaters (Alleppey and Kumarakom), and provides tourist taxi/cab services in Kerala for airport transfers and local transportation.

Product overview

JK Tour and Travels operates a tour and travel agency platform providing integrated travel services across India with a primary focus on Kerala tourism. The company offers a portfolio of tour packages ranging from budget-friendly single-day trips to luxury multi-day experiences, supplemented by hotel booking services, houseboat cruises, and taxi transportation. Core offerings include customizable tour packages (Jaipur-Agra, Manali, Nainital, Shimla, Kerala circuits), partnered hotel reservations across Kerala properties, backwater houseboat experiences in Alleppey and Kumarakom, and ground transportation services. Premium modules include honeymoon packages, adventure Himalayan expeditions, spiritual temple tours, and specialized luxury Kerala packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tour Packages Comprehensive fixed-itinerary tour packages spanning 1-7 days for individual travelers and families, covering destinations across India including Kerala circuits, Rajasthan (Jaipur-Agra), Manali, Nainital, Shimla, Delhi, Dehradun-Mussoorie, and pilgrimage routes. Includes bundled transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing.
• Hotel Booking Services Hotel reservation service featuring partner properties across Kerala including Saj Earth Cottage, Deshadan Plaza, Riviera Suites, Crowne Plaza Kochi, Avenue Regent, Travencore Court, Bell Mount, Elysium Garden, SN International, and Holiday Vista, spanning 3-star to 5-star categories.
• Alleppey Houseboats Houseboat cruises on Vembanad Lake in Alleppey featuring overnight stays with fixed-menu breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea/coffee, snacks, and mineral water. Available in 1-3 bedroom configurations accommodating couples to groups of six.
• Kumarakom Houseboats Deluxe houseboat cruise services in Kumarakom backwaters offering romantic and family-friendly floating cottage experiences with modern luxury amenities. Available in 1-3 bedroom configurations for couples to groups of six.
• Kerala Taxi Services Tourist taxi cab services throughout Kerala featuring experienced drivers, late-model vehicles, airport transfers, parcel delivery, and online cab booking.
• Honeymoon Packages Specialized romantic tour packages including Wayanad honeymoon, Kerala backwater honeymoons, and Munnar honeymoon experiences designed for couples.
• Luxurious Kerala Package Premium 6-night/7-day Kerala tour covering Cochin city sightseeing, Munnar tea gardens, Thekkady wildlife sanctuary, Kumarakom backwaters, and Alleppey houseboat cruise.
• Special Himalayan Adventure Trip Adventure tourism packages featuring routes to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Leh-Ladakh, Kargil, Srinagar, and high-altitude Himalayan destinations.
• Kerala Temple Tour Spiritual pilgrimage tours covering major Hindu temples across Kerala including Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Vaikom Mahadeva Temple, Ettumanoor Shiva temple, Guruvayoor Sri Krishna Temple, and Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple.
• Chilling Kerala Package 4-night/5-day nature-focused tour covering Cochin colonial sites, Munnar tea plantations, Eravikulam National Park, and Thekkady spice plantations with Periyar Lake boating.

Quantifiable outcome

• Indigenous Tours won Best Exhibit Award at International Boat Show held at Le Meridien, Cochin

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kerala Tourism Mart (KTM)coreOthersKerala Tourism Mart is a taxi service partner providing latest tariff rates for tourist taxi cabs in and around Kerala with experienced and reliable drivers. JK Tours operates with late model cars maintained at highest standards.
• Saj Earth ResortminorOthersFour-star holiday resort in Cochin near Cochin International Airport with luxurious cottages and relaxed retreat facilities.
• Deshadan PlazaminorOthers3-star hotel located at the heart of Cochin with 16 rooms, air-conditioned facilities, CCTV, 24-hour hot water supply.
• Riviera SuitesminorOthersHotel complex with 124 bedrooms in Kerala, located at Thevera Waterfront on four acres of landscaped gardens by Vembanadu Lake.
• Crowne Plaza KochiminorOthersFive-star property with 269 rooms and suites providing state-of-the-art accommodation services with traditional Indian hospitality.
• Avenue RegentminorOthersHotel in Kochi, 3 km from Ernakulam Town Railway Station with free parking, free Wi-Fi, and two restaurants.
• Travencore CourtminorOthersHotel with spacious terrace, rooftop swimming pool, fitness centre, Ayurvedic treatment, and rooms overlooking the Arabian Sea.
• Bell MountminorOthers3-star property in Munnar, 0.5 km from bus stand with 47 rooms, multi-cuisine restaurant, and conference/banquet venues.
• Elysium GardenminorOthersHotel in Munnar with panoramic views, multi-cuisine restaurant, 24-hour room service, 1 km from city centre.
• Hotel SN InternationalminorOthersHotel in Thekkady offering hospitality and Ayurveda treatments for business and leisure travelers.
• Holiday VistaminorOthersProperty in Thekkady near Periyar Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary with rooms, spa, and multiple dining options.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cleartrip: Indian OTA (Flipkart Group) offering flights, hotels, trains, and activities. Adjacent competitor to JK on tour and activity bookings, particularly for Kerala experiences.
• Yatra Online: Indian OTA offering flights, hotels, holiday packages, and corporate travel. Competes with JK on the same domestic holiday and Kerala tour segments via its holiday package marketplace.
• Cox & Kings: Historic Indian tour operator offering domestic and outbound holiday packages, including Kerala and North India circuits. Overlaps JK's core domestic tour package portfolio at significantly larger scale.
• Thomas Cook (India): Heritage Indian travel brand offering packaged tours, foreign exchange, and corporate travel. Competes with JK across domestic India tours (Kerala, Rajasthan, Himachal) and inbound NRI segments but with nationwide branches and institutional scale.
• SOTC Travel: Thomas Cook India subsidiary operating as a large incumbent OTA/tour operator with domestic and outbound packages, foreign exchange, and visa services. Overlaps JK on India domestic circuits and Kerala packages but at vastly larger scale and with proprietary technology.
• MakeMyTrip: India's largest online travel platform covering flights, hotels, holidays, and cabs. Directly comparable to JK on holiday packages and taxi services, and competes for the same Kerala and North India leisure traveler, but with a proprietary technology platform and massive digital marketing spend.

Emerging players

• TravelTriangle: Online marketplace that aggregates India-based DMC and tour operators for customized holiday packages. Competes for the same domestic Kerala and India circuit demand that JK serves, channeling leads to partner DMCs.

Direct peers

• Veena World: Mumbai-based tour operator offering domestic India tour packages, customized itineraries, and MICE services with similar pre-packaged and luxury modules. Directly comparable to JK's mix of standard circuits (Jaipur-Agra, Shimla-Manali) and specialty (honeymoon, luxury Kerala) products.
• Kesari Tours: India-headquartered tour operator selling pre-packaged group and FIT tours across domestic destinations (Kerala, Kashmir, North East, Himachal) plus outbound packages. Closely comparable business model to JK's pre-designed 1-7 day circuit tours and partner-hotel delivery.

Regional players

• Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC): State-owned tourism operator in Kerala offering hotels (houseboats, resorts), tour packages, and transportation. Directly comparable to JK on Kerala backwater houseboats, Kerala taxi services, and packaged Kerala circuits.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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