Jaipur | Rajshree Upadhyaya | Nitin Khanna established Capture A Trip in 2016 with the vision of making travel more social, accessible, and experience-focused. He was not simply trying to build another travel company. His inspiration came from his own travel experiences, where he observed that many young Indians wanted to explore new destinations but often lacked the right travel companions, planning support, or a sense of security. What started as a small initiative focused on community-driven travel gradually evolved into one of India’s well-known experiential travel brands.
Today, the company continues to operate successfully while expanding its presence in both domestic and international travel markets. Based in Delhi, Capture A Trip was launched with a simple idea. Instead of competing solely on hotel bookings or flight tickets, the startup focused on curated group travel experiences. Over the years, it has built a strong following among young professionals, solo travelers, and adventure enthusiasts seeking meaningful travel experiences rather than conventional tourism. The company’s offerings include group trips, backpacking expeditions, weekend getaways, international travel packages, corporate retreats, and customized travel experiences. Its itineraries are designed around community interaction, local experiences, and offbeat destinations, helping travelers form connections while exploring new places. This unique approach has enabled the brand to stand out in the highly competitive travel market, where price-based competition is often intense.
Strengthening Commercial and Operational Capabilities
As the business expanded, co-founders Anurag Singal and Sumit Jha joined Nitin Khanna, strengthening the company’s commercial and operational capabilities. Capture A Trip gradually expanded from domestic destinations to international travel circuits, serving thousands of travelers and building a large travel community. Rather than simply selling travel packages, the company focused on creating memorable experiences, which helped it develop a loyal customer base. A significant milestone in its journey came when Capture A Trip appeared on Shark Tank India Season 5. Nitin Khanna and Anurag Singal entered the tank seeking investment and presented their vision of building a travel-first community rather than operating as a traditional tour company.
The founders highlighted the growing demand for experiential travel among young consumers and explained how their model encouraged people to travel with like-minded individuals. Their pitch generated considerable interest among the sharks, leading to detailed discussions on scalability, customer acquisition, and profitability. Ultimately, the startup secured a deal of Rs. 75 lakh for 5% equity from Kunal Bahl and Mohit Yadav, valuing the company at Rs. 15 crore. Beyond the funding, the deal provided strategic support from experienced entrepreneurs who understood how to scale consumer-focused businesses.
Expanding Across India and International Destinations
The national exposure gained through Shark Tank India significantly increased awareness of the brand. The company leveraged this momentum to strengthen its position in the adventure and experiential travel segment while expanding its portfolio of destinations. Its offerings continue to attract solo travelers, working professionals, and travel enthusiasts seeking experiences beyond traditional sightseeing. Today, Capture A Trip remains an active and growing company, organizing journeys across India as well as international destinations. Its travel portfolio includes popular circuits such as Ladakh, Spiti Valley, Kashmir, Bhutan, Bali, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and several European destinations.
Nearly a decade after its launch, Capture A Trip stands as an example of how a community-driven idea can evolve into a recognized travel brand. From a small startup to a company that successfully captured national attention and investor confidence through Shark Tank India, it continues to expand its presence in the experiential travel industry while helping travelers create meaningful and memorable experiences.
