UTS

What UTS does

UTS (Uttarakhand Travel Services), legally registered in Delhi, India (GST No. 07AAACU0069Q1ZY), is a private, family-owned tour operator founded in 1977 and run by the Bhandari family (Founder LT Sh Surender Singh Bhandari and Directors Sanjeev Bhandari and Rajeev Bhandari). The company sells pre-packaged and customizable tour itineraries targeting Hindu pilgrims, adventure trekkers, and cultural tourists, with a specialty in the Char Dham Yatra circuit (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath) and other Indian pilgrimage routes such as the 12 Jyotirlinga and Amarnath circuits. Beyond pilgrimage, UTS offers trek expeditions (Panchachuli Base Camp, Khatling Glacier, Hampta Pass), wildlife and heritage tours (Ranthambore, Kaziranga, Golden Triangle, Kerala, Rajasthan), and a dedicated inbound/outbound Japan portfolio (7–17 day itineraries covering Tokyo, Kyoto, Mt. Fuji, Hiroshima, and rural Japan).

The company runs a direct-to-consumer distribution model with no third-party OTA or marketplace presence. The primary product is the utsindia.net website, which exposes package listings, inquiry forms, a user login, and a "Make Payment" portal; the website is built and maintained by NMT Technologies. UTS supplements this with phone and email customer service (personalized addresses such as [email protected], [email protected], and named director inboxes). Operational footprint is two offices: the New Delhi headquarters at Nirmal Tower, Barakhamba Road, and a Japan regional office in Minato City, Tokyo. Pricing is per-package per person, with deposits collected upfront and GST @ 5% added on top; pilgrimage packages range from ₹51,150 (Badrinath Dham Yatra 5N/6D) to ₹69,025 (Chardham Yatra 2025 by Road), and Japan tours are priced on inquiry.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company has no institutional investment, no subsidiaries, no M&A history, and no certifications or third-party awards in the source data. The customer base is dispersed long-tail consumer (B2C) with no enterprise contracts or named logos. Technology is conventional e-commerce with no disclosed AI/ML, mobile app, API, or proprietary platform features — positioning UTS as a niche, relationship-driven, small-scale tour operator rather than a tech-enabled travel platform.

Name

UTS

Legal name

Uttarakhand Travel Services

Website

https://utsindia.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UTS (Uttarakhand Travel Services) is a family-owned Indian tour operator, founded 1977, selling pre-packaged India pilgrimage tours (Char Dham, 12 Jyotirlinga), Himalayan treks, and Japan inbound/outbound packages to individual leisure and pilgrim travelers via its direct website and offices in New Delhi and Tokyo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Agency & Tour Operator Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Hindu Pilgrimage (Tirtha Yatra) Travel Agencies (THAKAHAE)

Keywords

• Pilgrimage tour packages
• Adventure trekking tours
• Japan tour packages
• Domestic holiday packages
• Wildlife safari tours

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tour Package Sales: UTS generates revenue through selling pre-packaged and customizable tour packages to individual travelers, pilgrims, and groups. Packages include transportation, accommodation, meals, and sightseeing. Revenue is collected upfront via booking deposits and final payments before tour commencement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

UTS (Uttarakhand Travel Services) is a tour and travel operator that designs, sells, and operates packaged tours in India and Japan. Core offerings include Char Dham and Jyotirlinga pilgrimage tours, Himalayan adventure treks, wildlife safaris, cultural/heritage circuits (Golden Triangle, Kerala, Rajasthan), domestic holidays across Indian regions, and inbound/outbound Japan-focused tours. The company handles end-to-end tour management including transportation, accommodation, meals, sightseeing, and guided darshan arrangements.

Product overview

UTS (Uttarakhand Travel Services) is a tour and travel company operating as a platform offering diverse travel packages and tour services. The company's portfolio consists of multiple product categories: Japan-focused outbound tours (including Japan Unveiled, Japan Heritage Tour, Shoguns And Samurais, Discover Japan, Essence of Spring, Japanese Alps And Culture, The Essence of Japan, and Japan's World Heritage Tour), domestic India holidays (covering Uttarakhand, Kerala, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Spiti Valley, and North East destinations), pilgrimage tours (Chardham Yatra, Badrinath Dham, 12 Jyotirlinga Tour, Amarnath Yatra), wildlife and safari tours (Kaziranga, Ranthambore, Corbett), adventure treks (Panchachuli Base Camp, Hampta Pass, Khatling Glacier, Masar Tal), and specialized inbound/outbound tourism services. The company operates primarily from India with offices in New Delhi and Japan, offering comprehensive travel arrangements including transportation, accommodation, guides, and itinerary planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Japan Tour Packages Comprehensive Japan travel packages covering destinations including Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Mt. Fuji, and rural areas with multiple itinerary options ranging from 7 to 17 days. Themes include cultural heritage, samurai history, spring blossoms, and alpine exploration, designed for Indian travelers visiting Japan.
• Domestic India Holidays Domestic Indian tour packages covering major destinations including Uttarakhand, Kerala, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Goa, and other regions with themes spanning pilgrimage, wildlife, and leisure holidays for individuals and groups.
• Chardham Yatra Pilgrimage Tours 10-12 day spiritual pilgrimage tours covering the four sacred Char Dhams of Uttarakhand — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath — by road ex Haridwar or Dehradun, including organized accommodation and temple darshan arrangements for Hindu pilgrims.
• Pilgrimage Holidays Categorized spiritual tour packages covering Char Dham, Do Dham, Amarnath Yatra, and other religious pilgrimage destinations across India for individual pilgrims and groups.
• 12 Jyotirlinga Tour Comprehensive 19-20 day spiritual pilgrimage covering all 12 Jyotirlinga temples of Lord Shiva across India, including visits to Somnath, Kedarnath, Kashi Vishwanath, and other sacred Shaivite sites.
• Badrinath Dham Yatra Pilgrimage tour to Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand with visits to Haridwar, Rudraprayag, Mana Village, Tapt Kund, and the Panch Prayags of the Garhwal Himalayas over 5N/6D ex Delhi at ₹51,150 per person including Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
• Panchachuli Base Camp Trek High-altitude trekking expedition in the Eastern Kumaon Garhwal Himalayas at 4,260 meters elevation, featuring views of five Himalayan peaks including Panchachuli.
• Khatling Glacier & Masar Tal Trek Advanced 8N/9D trekking expedition in the Garhwal Himalayas covering Khatling Glacier, Masar Tal, Vasuki Tal, and Mayali Pass at elevations exceeding 5,000 meters, priced at ₹64,550 per person.
• Hampta Pass Trek Crossover trek from the Kullu-Manali valleys to Lahaul's Chandra Valley, featuring diverse landscapes, Chandratal Lake, and crossings of multiple Himalayan passes.
• Special Interest Tourism Specialized tourism packages including adventure activities, cultural experiences, and themed tours catering to specific interests of individual travelers and small groups.
• Inbound Tours Tour packages designed for international visitors to India, covering major destinations and cultural experiences across the country with language and visa support.
• Outbound Tours International travel packages departing from India to destinations worldwide, including Japan tours and other Asian destinations for individual travelers and groups.
• Ladakh Tour High-altitude tours of the Ladakh region covering Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Tsomoriri Lake, Khardungla Pass, and other scenic destinations in the Indian Himalayas.
• Spiti Valley Tour Adventure tour to the remote Spiti Valley region of Himachal Pradesh, known as the 'Middle Land' between India and Tibet, featuring Buddhist monasteries, high-altitude villages, and scenic Himalayan landscapes.
• Shimla & Manali Holiday Package North India hill station tour covering Shimla, Kufri, Manali, Solang Valley, and surrounding attractions in Himachal Pradesh ex Delhi by Volvo bus.
• Darjeeling & Lachung Tour Northeast India tour covering Darjeeling, Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, and the scenic Sikkim region with views of Mount Kanchenjunga.
• Pelling Tour Sikkim tour package covering Pelling, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse ruins, Khecheopalri Lake, and panoramic Himalayan views ex Gangtok.
• Kerala Tour South India tour package ex Cochin covering Munnar, Alleppey backwaters, Mattupetty Dam, Eravikulam National Park, and other scenic Kerala destinations.
• Rajasthan Wildlife Safari Tour Combined wildlife and heritage tour covering Ranthambore National Park, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Jaipur palaces, and Agra's Taj Mahal ex Delhi.
• Assam Wildlife, Island & Orissa Caves Tour Multi-destination wildlife and cultural tour covering Kaziranga National Park, Majuli Island, and Buddhist heritage sites in Odisha.
• Golden Triangle Tour Classic North India circuit tour covering Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur with visits to the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Amber Fort, and other historical monuments.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NMT TechnologiesminorOthersWebsite design and development partner responsible for the UTS India website (utsindia.net). The company is credited as the designer and developer of the UTS website.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• SOTC Travel: Indian tour operator offering packaged pilgrimage, leisure, and group tours with similar D2C and franchise distribution; directly comparable on Char Dham and group tour offerings to UTS.
• Cox & Kings: Heritage Indian tour operator (founded 1758) offering pilgrimage, leisure, and outbound tours; comparable to UTS on long-established brand, pilgrimage expertise, and outbound product lines.
• Akbar Travels of India: India-based travel company offering outbound tour packages, including pilgrimage and leisure tours; directly comparable to UTS on outbound and pilgrimage product mix.
• Thomas Cook India: Long-established Indian tour operator with domestic, pilgrimage, and outbound packages; comparable on itinerary-led, multi-destination group travel to UTS.
• Veena World: Mumbai-headquartered Indian outbound and domestic tour operator with similar group-tour and pilgrimage packages; directly comparable in size and product mix to UTS.
• Kesari Tours: India-based group tour specialist strong in Char Dham, pilgrimage, and outbound packages; most direct comparable to UTS on pilgrimage and group tour packaging.

Broad incumbents

• Cleartrip: India-focused OTA with flights, hotels, and curated experiences; competing digital channel for UTS's target customers, especially for younger outbound and leisure travelers.
• MakeMyTrip: India's largest OTA; not a direct packaged-tour peer but a dominant digital aggregator capturing discovery and booking flow that affects UTS's D2C funnel.
• Yatra Online: Indian OTA with both B2C and corporate travel, plus packaged tour offerings; competes with UTS on package discovery and outbound to Japan.

Regional players

• H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Large Japanese travel agency operating inbound and outbound tours; comparable to UTS on Japan tour operations and overlaps on the Japan-India corridor UTS serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/utsindia
• Facebookfacebook.com/travelwithUTS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/travelwithuts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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