Top 10 Indian Travel Influencers To Follow

Dimpi Sanghvi, one half of the famed travel duo The Offbeat Couple, has built her identity around one simple philosophy: always say yes to a new experience. A well-known travel blogger in India, she has won the hearts of millions with her travel, fashion, and lifestyle content, all packaged in a signature elegance that feels effortless rather than performative. Her passion for exploring the world in style hasn’t slowed down one bit; if anything, it’s grown more refined over time. From the thermal baths of Budapest and the castles of Prague to sun-soaked stretches of Los Angeles and the winter magic of Finland, Dimpi’s recent travels read like a bucket list someone actually checked off. The hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed either, she took home the E4M Best Luxury Lifestyle Influencer Award in 2023, a well-deserved nod to the quality and consistency she’s brought to the space. Collaborating with a wide range of brands, from home décor giants like IKEA to beauty favourites like Lakme, Dimpi continues to blend the worlds of travel and lifestyle in a way that feels distinctly her own.

The other half of The Offbeat Couple, Shashank Sanghvi is the kind of travel influencer who doesn’t just go places, he makes you feel like you’re already there. South Mumbai-based and perpetually jet-lagged in the best possible way, Shashank’s content is a masterclass in luxury travel storytelling, covering everything from high-end hotels and private aviation to the rich cultural fabric of the destinations he visits. Together with Dimpi, their YouTube channel has grown into one of India’s most sought-after travel destinations on the internet. His work has earned him the Best Luxury Lifestyle & Travel Influencer award in 2023, with recent collaborations spanning Germany Tourism, TUMI, and IKEA, all of which slot seamlessly into the world he curates online. Having explored over 41 countries and 75 cities, Shashank’s feed isn’t just aspirational; it’s the kind that quietly convinces you to open a new browser tab and start comparing flight prices.

Shakir Subhan, better known as Mallu Traveler, is a story that deserves to be told more than once. The Kerala-born creator once worked as a newspaper boy, hotel kitchen staff, and supermarket delivery employee before a bold decision to travel the world on a shoestring budget changed everything. What started as a hitchhike from Kerala to Nepal, cashless, covering 5,000 kilometres in 12 days, has evolved into one of India’s most extraordinary travel chronicles. Shakir’s passion lies at the crossroads of adventure, culture, and two-wheeled exploration, and he has documented it all across more than 57 countries, earning a YouTube channel that now counts millions among its subscribers. His motto has always been simple travel made meaningful, and his content remains the go-to for anyone who believes the journey matters as much as the destination. From motorcycle expeditions across continents to deep cultural dives into local traditions, Shakir keeps it real, keeps it adventurous, and somehow makes the world look like it was made to be explored on a budget.

Savi and Vid are the couple who turned wanderlust into a way of life, and then turned that life into an empire. Their story, which began in high school and evolved through over 115 countries worth of stamps, late-night flights, and shared sunrises, is one of travel’s most enduring love stories. As the faces behind Bruised Passports, they’ve long been the gold standard for Indian travel content: trusted for meticulous itineraries, honest destination reviews, packing wisdom, and the kind of photography that makes a grey Tuesday feel insufferable. In recent years, they’ve expanded far beyond content creation. Their best-selling book, Bruised Passports: Travelling the World as Digital Nomads, published with Harper Collins, became a guide for anyone dreaming of designing their own life around travel. They’ve spoken at TEDx stages, been featured on Discovery Channel, National Geographic, CNN, and BBC, and won awards from Outlook Travel, Travel & Leisure, and Forbes. Their latest move, the launch of the Bruised Passports App, a curated travel platform offering first-hand information, tips, and packing guides for over 100 countries, signals that they’re not just documenting the future of travel; they’re actively building it. The duo has also launched Label Bruised Passports, their own line of travel accessories, because of course they have.

Shenaz Treasurywala may have started out as a Bollywood actress and MTV VJ, but travel has long been her truest calling. A quick scroll through her social media feels less like watching a highlight reel and more like seeing the world through the eyes of someone genuinely delighted to be in it. Her content isn’t just visually stunning, it carries a point of view, often weaving in personal anecdotes, cultural observations, and a warmth that keeps people coming back. More recently, Shenaz has grown into a quiet but committed advocate for responsible and sustainable travel, actively championing eco-conscious habits and encouraging her community to leave destinations better than they found them. She was recognised at the YouTube Power Creator Awards 2025, a milestone that reflects not just her reach but the quality of storytelling she’s consistently delivered. Whether she’s road-tripping through India or jetting off to somewhere new, Shenaz has a way of making the destination feel secondary to the experience, and that, more than anything, is what sets her apart.

The Indian travel community lost one of its brightest lights in November 2025 when Anunay Sood passed away at 32, leaving behind a legacy of breathtaking content and a global audience that had followed his journey across 46 countries. Dubai-based and camera-always-in-hand, Anunay wore many hats, travel photographer, videographer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Meta Social, a digital marketing consultancy. His cinematic travel vlogs and eye for storytelling set him apart in a crowded space, earning him a spot on Forbes India’s Top 100 Digital Stars list for three consecutive years, from 2022 to 2024. His last Instagram posts documented his time at the Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance car show, fitting, given how much he loved the intersection of luxury, adventure, and beautiful things. The outpouring of grief from fans, fellow creators, and the communities he had built across Dubai and India was a testament to the quiet but profound impact he had on everyone who watched him explore the world. His work, those vivid, wandering dispatches from far-flung corners of the globe, continues to live on his channels, a reminder of what it looks like when someone truly chases the world with everything they’ve got.

Self-described mountain goat. Lonely Planet Correspondent. Forbes Top 100 Creator. Brinda Sharma has accumulated quite a few titles, but the one that fits best is simply this: someone who loves mountains more than most people love anything. From the Himalayas to the Dolomites, her feed is a continuous love letter to high-altitude landscapes, but don’t be fooled into thinking that’s all she does. She captures the street food, the offbeat detours, the adventure sports, and the cultural richness of wherever she is, wrapping it all in a storytelling style that feels engaged and alive. Having featured on Forbes India’s Top 100 Creators list consistently from 2022 to 2024, Brinda has cemented her place among the most recognisable names in Indian travel content. Her recent brand collaborations, including Mercedes and Ray-Ban, reflect the growing ambition of her work, which increasingly sits at the intersection of adventure travel and aspirational lifestyle. Her audience keeps growing because she never makes it look effortful; she just makes it look like the most obvious way to live.

Tanya Khanijow left a comfortable advertising career behind because the world outside felt too interesting to ignore, and she has spent every year since making her audience feel the same way. A solo traveller at heart, Tanya has explored over 40 countries and cut a path through virtually every corner of India, building a loyal community that trusts her for honest, well-researched travel content that prioritises genuine experience over perfectly curated aesthetics. Beyond travel, she has emerged as a candid and outspoken voice, something her audience has come to appreciate about her. In 2024, she made headlines for speaking out firmly on women’s safety in India, standing by her words even as the conversation got uncomfortable, because that’s the kind of creator she’s always been: one who says what she actually thinks. On a lighter note, Tanya marked a new personal chapter in 2024 when she married her partner Eshaan Joshi in a sweet, intimate courthouse ceremony that was every bit as thoughtful and unpretentious as her travel content. She has collaborated with brands including Kotak Activmoney, L’Oréal, and Airtel, and continues to be one of the most authentic voices in the Indian travel space, the OG feel-good follow in a world that desperately needs more of those.