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    TripXL Connects Travelers to Verified Agents with Tech-Driven Platform

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    TripXL

    Gurugram: TripXL, an emerging online travel marketplace, is gearing up for its pan-India launch after completing successful beta testing. With a mission to transform how Indians plan and experience holidays, TripXL connects travelers with verified travel agents and destination management companies (DMCs) to deliver tailor-made, value-driven travel solutions.

    Headquartered in Siliguri with operational hubs in Gurugram, Bengaluru, and Gujarat, TripXL aims to create seamless and secure travel booking experiences while promoting responsible tourism and culturally immersive trips. From solo adventures and romantic getaways to family holidays and thrill-seeking expeditions, the platform emphasizes personalized travel planning powered by authentic local expertise.

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    TripXL is the brainchild of co-founders Nishi Kant Agarwal and Sashi Kant Agarwal, seasoned veterans in the aviation and hospitality sectors. Their combined experience and passion for culture-led tourism inspired the creation of this platform, offering a modern alternative to traditional travel booking portals.

    “We believe in acting local while thinking global,” says Anil Lohia, COO of TripXL. “We’re committed to rebuilding trust in the travel booking process through transparent practices and safe, customized offerings.”

    Currently, over 200 travel agents from across India have joined the platform. The platform aims to onboard 400 verified agents by June 2025, offering them a zero-investment tech ecosystem complete with an intuitive booking interface, back-end support, and access to a broader global market.

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    TripXL Empowering Travelers and Travel Agents

    TripXL not only empowers travelers with curated experiences but also enables travel agents to grow their reach and modernize operations. The platform blends cutting-edge technology with community insights, offering a blog network, real-time booking tools, and sustainability-led features.

    The platform’s upcoming Mumbai launch signals its ambitions to become a leading travel-tech enabler, dedicated to enhancing user experiences while supporting India’s local tourism economy. Its long-term goal is to foster a new era of sustainable, customized, and tech-enabled travel across India and beyond.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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