Active India Holidays

What Active India Holidays does

Active India Holidays Pvt. Ltd. is a New Delhi-based, founder-owned tour operator established in 2011 by Ravi Tickoo that designs and sells active, experiential holiday packages across India, Nepal, and Bhutan. The company serves international leisure travelers, families, independent explorers, and school/educational groups, with all sales executed through its own direct-to-consumer channels (website, email, phone, WhatsApp) and no third-party resellers or OTA distribution. The product portfolio spans nine core holiday categories (culture, trekking, cycling, wildlife, family, adventure, self-guided, school, and specialized regional itineraries) organized into nine regional destination lines, with individual named packages priced from approximately $500 to $5,000+ per person.

Underlying technology is a standard CMS-rendered website with Leaflet/OpenStreetMap for route visualization, reCAPTCHA, a Google Translate widget supporting six languages, a WhatsApp click-to-chat integration, and a 'Tour Shortlist' wishlist feature; there is no proprietary booking platform, mobile app, API, or developer-facing tooling, and all bookings are human-mediated by holiday planners. Commercially, the company operates a one-time package-sale model with a complementary tailor-made custom itinerary service, supported by personalized holiday-planner consultations and flexible payment terms. The business is bootstrapped with no funding rounds or institutional investors, holds India's National Tourism Award and IMF registration, and maintains memberships in IATO, ATOAI, PATA, ATTA, RTSOI, and TOFT, which collectively function as regulatory gatekeepers for the adventure and inbound tourism segments in India.

Name

Active India Holidays

Legal name

Active India Holidays Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://activeindiaholidays.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Active India Holidays is a New Delhi-based, founder-owned tour operator selling active and experiential holiday packages across India, Nepal, and Bhutan to international leisure travelers, families, and independent explorers through direct-to-consumer channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure and Cultural Tour Operator Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Travel Agencies (561510)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports & Active Travel Agencies (e.g., ski, golf, dive) (THAKAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips) (THAJABAL), Bespoke Multi-Day Itinerary Planning & Custom Tour Design (THAJALAB)

Keywords

• Adventure tour packages
• Cultural heritage tours
• Trekking expeditions
• Wildlife safari tours
• Tailor-made holidays

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Package Tours: Pre-designed and fully customizable tour packages covering destinations across India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Packages include accommodation, transportation, guides, and activities. Pricing ranges from approximately $500 to $5,000+ per person depending on duration, destination, and level of service.
2. Tailor-Made Holidays: Fully customized itinerary planning service where holiday planners work directly with customers to create personalized travel experiences. Revenue generated from the total package price including all travel components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Active India Holidays is a founder-led, direct-to-consumer tour operator that designs, sells and operates curated adventure, cultural, trekking, cycling, wildlife, family and school tour packages across India, Nepal and Bhutan. Revenue is generated by bundling accommodation, transport, guides and activities into per-person priced itineraries (ranging from roughly $500 to $5,000+), and by offering a human-mediated Tailor-Made Holidays service where dedicated planners customize itineraries, dates and accommodation to the customer. All fulfilment is human-coordinated from the New Delhi headquarters; there is no self-service software or API.

Product overview

Active India Holidays is a travel agency and destination management company specializing in curated India, Nepal, and Bhutan tour packages. The company operates a portfolio of nine core tour category products — Culture Holidays, Trekking Holidays, Cycling Holidays, Wildlife Holidays, Family Holidays, Adventure Holidays, Self-Guided Holidays, and School Holidays — organized across nine regional product lines covering Ladakh/Zanskar, Golden Triangle, Kerala/South India, The Himalayas, North India, Central India, Rajasthan/Gujarat, Sikkim/Northeast, Eastern India, and Nepal/Bhutan. Individual named tour packages (e.g., Kerala Backwaters and Beaches, Grand Himalayan Traverse, The Golden Triangle Tour) form the atomic product SKUs within these category and regional groupings. The company also offers two supporting service modules: Tailor-Made Holidays (custom itinerary planning) and a Tour Shortlist feature (wishlist/saved tours). A blog content channel complements the product portfolio. All offerings are coordinated through human-mediated booking with no self-service API or software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Culture Holidays Cultural exploration tours covering India's heritage sites, temples, forts, monuments and historical destinations including Rajasthan, Central India, the Golden Triangle and South India temples, for cultural travelers and first-time India visitors.
• Trekking Holidays Guided and self-guided trekking tours across Himalayan regions including Ladakh, Zanskar, Garhwal, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and the Western Ghats of Kerala, ranging from gentle walks to high-altitude expeditions, for adventure trekkers of varying experience levels.
• Cycling Holidays Guided cycling and mountain biking tours traversing diverse Indian landscapes from Himalayan passes to Kerala backwaters, including multi-day cycling adventures across Rajasthan, Sikkim, Spiti Valley and South India, for cycling enthusiasts and adventure travelers.
• Wildlife Holidays Wildlife safari tours to India's national parks and tiger reserves including Ranthambore, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Kaziranga, Gir and the Sunderbans, with options for birding and nature photography, for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.
• Family Holidays Family-friendly tour packages with child-safe itineraries, heritage hotels, wildlife experiences and cultural activities suitable for all ages, including Kerala, Ladakh, Mumbai-Goa and Rajasthan family adventures, for multi-generational family travelers.
• Adventure Holidays Active adventure tours combining trekking, climbing, cycling, motor biking, jeep safari, bird watching, rafting, nature walks and camping across India's diverse terrains, for thrill-seekers and multi-activity adventurers.
• Self-Guided Holidays Flexible independent travel packages with driver support, pre-booked accommodations and 24/7 emergency assistance, allowing travellers to explore at their own pace across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Central India and major tourist circuits, for solo travelers and self-paced explorers.
• School Holidays Educational student tours and charity programs for school groups including project-based cultural exchange, volunteering, leadership development, team building and fundraising challenges across Dharamshala, Ladakh and trekking regions, for schools and youth organizations.
• Tailor-Made Holidays Custom itinerary planning service allowing customers to personalize tour dates, duration, accommodation type, activities and all travel details with expert holiday planner assistance and flexible payment terms, for travelers with specific preferences, dates or group needs.
• Highway To The Himalayas - A Spiritual Adventure A 13-day India and Nepal tour covering the Taj Mahal, Varanasi, Lumbini, Chitwan National Park, Pokhara and Kathmandu, with a self-guided option, from $2,340 per person, for spiritual and cultural travelers seeking a multi-country journey.
• Grand Himalayan Traverse A 26-day high-altitude Ladakh trekking expedition crossing the desert landscapes of Ladakh, Grade Challenging, from $3,995 per person, for experienced trekkers seeking a premium high-altitude expedition.
• Colors of Rajasthan A 12-day cultural tour of Rajasthan covering Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Bundi, Chittorgarh and a Ranthambore National Park safari, for travelers wanting an immersive Rajasthan cultural experience.
• The Golden Triangle Tour A 6-day classic tour of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur including Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, the Taj Mahal and Amer Fort, from $1,170 per person, for first-time India visitors seeking an entry-level circuit.
• Classic South India - From Temples to Backwaters A 15-day heritage tour of South India covering Mahabalipuram, Madurai, Kanchipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur and Kerala backwaters, from $2,930 per person, for cultural travelers exploring South Indian heritage and backwaters.
• Grand Palaces and Historic Forts of Rajasthan A 14-day royal tour of Rajasthan featuring Amer Fort, Mehrangarh Fort, Udaipur, a Deogarh heritage hotel, Khimsar safari and Pushkar, from $2,740 per person, for travelers seeking a heritage hotel and palace-focused Rajasthan experience.
• Kerala Backwaters and Beaches A 7-day cultural and beach tour of Kerala featuring Kochi sightseeing, an Alleppey houseboat backwater cruise, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Marari Beach relaxation, Grade Easy, from $1,370 per person, for travelers seeking an entry-level Kerala backwaters experience.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PATA India ChapterminorOthersMember of PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) India Chapter, a professional network promoting travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region.
• IATOminorOthersActive Member of IATO (Indian Association of Tour Operators), the leading industry body for tour operators in India.
• RTSOIcoreOthersMember of the Responsible Tourism Society of India (RTSOI), demonstrating commitment to sustainable and low-impact tourism practices. Active India integrates responsible tourism policies into all major aspects of operations.
• TOFTcoreOthersMember of Travel Operators for Tigers (TOFT), supporting wildlife conservation efforts, particularly for tiger protection in India's national parks.
• ATTAminorOthersMember of ATTA (Adventure Travel Trade Association), connecting with adventure tourism operators worldwide.
• ATOAIminorOthersLifetime Active Member of ATOAI (Adventure Tour Operators Association of India), the premier association for adventure tourism operators in India.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aih_india
• Facebookfacebook.com/activeindiaholidays
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/active-india-holidays

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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