Among a myriad of self-proclaimed Travel influencers who use their fame as nothing but a window to showcase their glittery lifestyle, there are some travellers, who through their true spirit of exploration, inspire people to create their own travel stories. Here is a list of 25 such travel influencers in India—and if you’re not following them already, now would be a great time to do so!

Top 25 Travel Influencers in India to Follow in 2023

1. Shivya Nath

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Shivya Nath had a pretty normal life until the day she decided she was done with her corporate life and she wanted to explore what lies outside of her comfort zone. Having authored a best seller “The Shooting Star”, Shivya Nath believes the key is to travel slow and solo, seeking meaningful local experiences around the world. Follow her for stories that are genuine, offbeat and highly informative.

2. Ajay Sood

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Having won the Outlook Magazine Photographer of the Year award and several other blogging contests, Ajay Sood needs no introduction in the travel space. Though he wears many hats such as a TBEX speaker and a travel blogger, photography is his forte. Justly called Travelure, his Instagram feed takes you on a virtual tour of the true essence of India and its culture.

3. Archana Singh

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As a travel journalist, a brand management expert, a photographer and a public speaker, Archana ditches the “quit the job, travel the world” motto. All the travel pictures and stories from her “Travel See Write” blog are true testaments to what it’s that she travels for—reasons that extend beyond just adventure such as environmental awareness and women empowerment.

4. Nivedith Gajapathy

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Nivedith, through his acclaimed works in leading travel magazines and editorials, establishes himself in an interesting niche or what you’d rather call as the future of travel blogging—macro travelling. Macro travelling means you don’t just “tour”; it’s more about your personal experience than about the destination. Culinary tourism is his expertise and he’s also a tech enthusiast.

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5. Siddhartha Joshi

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What started as an evening timepass to share his travel story with his friends is now a consistently top-rating blog called Sid-The Wanderer. “I blog, I design, I travel and it all started with my love and curiosity to study people”, says Siddhartha and his work speaks for it.

6. Seema Gurnani

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Starting to food-blog while social media and blogging weren’t popular, quitting a good-paying job to pursue something because she feels like it, wanting to eat her way around the world being a vegetarian—there’s no wonder people look up to Seema for insider food and travel suggestions.

7. Footloose Dev

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Based in New Delhi, Devesh hadn’t even explored his native city until he met a group of like-minded travellers while backpacking across Himalaya. Little did he know the experience would kindle a neverending wanderlust in him! Apart from giving travel tips, he also teaches people how to make money blogging. One of the best travel influencers in India at present.

8. Neelima Vallangi

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