The Hosteller raises Rs 150 crore led by PROMAFT Partners in Series B fundingThe Hosteller has raised ₹150 crore in a Series B funding round led by PROMAFT Partners and V3 Ventures, with participation from ITI Growth...
16 Apr, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
One IITian, 35 days in Europe, and a budget less than the price of an iPhone. Curious how?Kanak Agrawal, an IIT graduate, travelled across Europe for less than the cost of an iPhone. She visited Netherlands, France, Prague and Bu...
28 Aug, 2025, 02.13 PM IST
IITian quit her job to backpack. She stayed with strangers in India too. What happened next changed the way she travels nowKanak Agrawal, an IIT-Kanpur graduate, embraced Couchsurfing during her European backpacking trip, forging connections with locals instead ...
05 Aug, 2025, 01.44 PM IST
Best backpacks for women under 2000 to carry all your essentials in style and comfortExplore a curated collection of the best backpacks for women under 2000. From sleek urban designs to rugged outdoor companions, these backp...
02 Mar, 2024, 08.21 AM IST
Best Rakhi Gift for Sister Under 2000 in India to Fit Your BudgetAre you looking for the best Rakhi Gift for sister under 2000? If yes, then continue reading this article to learn about the gifts you shou...
09 Jan, 2024, 04.18 PM IST
10 Best Travel Backpacks in India To Make Your Trips Easier (2023)Explore our curated list of the 10 Best Travel Backpacks in India and embark on hassle-free journeys. From spacious designs for treks to st...
11 Nov, 2023, 10.54 AM IST
6 Best Affordable Rucksacks for Travel, Trekking, and CampingDiscover the best rucksacks for budget travellers! This article highlights the best rucksacks that offer both functionality and affordabili...
26 Jul, 2023, 09.22 AM IST
10 top-selling rucksacks under 1000 for travel and hikingWhen it comes to finding the perfect rucksack for travel and hiking within a budget, there are several options available under 999. These b...
25 Jul, 2023, 05.49 PM IST
Find 5 Best School Bags for KidsA school bag for kids helps your children store all their belongings in one place. That being said, school backpacks for children must not ...
15 Jan, 2023, 09.35 AM IST
2020 travel goals: 5 budget-friendly backpacking trailsIt is holiday time of the year again and many would be gearing up for getaways. Among the very new-age types of travelling, backpacking has...
09 Dec, 2019, 10.28 AM IST
Travel firm ixigo launches budget hotel meta-search 'Super Value Hotels'Super Value Hotels, ixigo's collection of 2,500 budget hotels across 80 cities in India, will offer affordable standardized rooms with basi...
16 Nov, 2015, 12.41 PM IST
Budget hotel aggregator Zo Room’s parent Zostel expands its hostel chain internationallyBackpacking chain Zostel has launched its first international hostel in Vietnam as the company looks to build a global presence
18 Aug, 2015, 05.59 PM IST
Travel firm ixigo acquires IndianBackpacker.comFounded in 2008 by Akshay Chhugani and Manu Mehta, IndianBackpacker is a portal where backpackers share articles and photos of their trips ...
14 Aug, 2015, 12.35 PM IST
How young companies are redefining industry for hotels and travellersFrom building a network of cobranded hotel properties across the country to curating budget hotels, homestays and hostels, a handful of tec...
01 Apr, 2015, 10.28 AM IST
Travel startups Zostel, Trip Factory, Oravel clone global businesses to suit tourist interestsThe startups are cloning biz models of successful int'l travel ventures like Expedia, TripAdvisor etc. to suit the business conditions in I...
09 Jul, 2014, 08.55 AM IST
Backpacker hostel chain Zostel raises Rs 5 crore from angel investmentZostel, a chain of backpacker hostels for young travellers, has raised Rs 5 crore in a first round of funding from Malaysia-based angel inv...
09 May, 2014, 09.57 AM IST
The Backpacker Co: Yogesh & Suchna Shah's travel planning company turns into a Rs 80 lakh ventureThe fee depended on the duration of travel and the number of places, but they charge around 10% of the total cost on an average. They manag...
01 Jul, 2013, 08.29 AM IST