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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Pickyourtrail is an innovative, tech-driven online travel platform and India's largest Do-It-Yourself (DIY) holiday brand. Founded in 2014 by Hari Ganapathy and Srinath Shankarnarayanan, the Chennai-based startup was built on the ethos of combining the magic of travel with the logic of technology. It empowers modern travelers, particularly millennials, to independently search, plan, customize, and book multi-country international vacations online without relying on traditional travel agents. The core of Pickyourtrail’s value proposition lies in its unique matching algorithm and real-time price comparison engine. This sophisticated technology stack enables users to build highly personalized itineraries tailored to their specific interests, travel pace, and budget. Travelers have complete control over every component of their trip, allowing them to seamlessly select flights, hotel accommodations, activities, and internal transfers, and book the entire package in a single, streamlined transaction. The platform also delivers comprehensive utility features, including real-time safe-travel advisories, weather updates, dining recommendations, and automated visa application assistance. To ensure a seamless end-to-end customer experience, Pickyourtrail operates with a robust network of global partnerships. It works directly with prominent international tourism boards from destinations such as Australia, Singapore, Iceland, Japan, Dubai, and New Zealand, alongside more than 1,200 hospitality partners worldwide. Notably, the company’s market credibility was highlighted when it served as an Official Sub-agent for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's T20 World Cup, and it was named the "Best Holiday Brand" in 2024. Financially, Pickyourtrail operates under its parent organization, Travel Troops Global Private Limited. As a private entity, it has successfully navigated early growth stages by raising approximately $4.46 million across multiple funding rounds. Its investment roster features notable institutional and angel backers, including Gofrugal, QED Innovation Labs, Freshworks founder Girish Mathrubootham, and Go Frugal founder Kumar Vembu. The company generates substantial market presence with estimated annual revenues ranging from $11.3 million to upwards of $79 million, and it maintains a strong operational team consisting of hundreds of employees across its travel technology and support verticals. Led by Co-Founder and CEO Hari Ganapathy, Pickyourtrail places a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, maintaining a steady Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 70 to 72. Additionally, the platform provides 24/7 on-trip support to handle real-time modifications and emergencies, ensuring travelers experience total peace of mind. By blending user-centric software customization with solid global supplier networks, Pickyourtrail continues to be a disruptive force in the digital travel arrangement and reservation services sector.
Moumita Chatterjee
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Transparent leadership and fair compensation. Happy with my time here.
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Lakshya Madaan
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Impactful work and a team that genuinely has your back.
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Avni Vora
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Strong engineering culture and good mentorship for early-career folks.
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