It won’t come as a surprise when we say India has the highest number of YouTube users globally, with more than 476 million users as of December 2024. (GMI Research) With the platform becoming such a massive part of our everyday lives, especially in India, it has become way more than just an entertainment platform. The niche that is becoming popular on YouTube these days is Travel.
The travel YouTubers document their complete trip and take their viewers on an incredible journey (virtually, of course) through cities with majestic skyscrapers, serene beaches, breathtaking mountain ranges, or even secluded hidden gems- yes, the whole trip! Their storytelling ability, paired with high-quality visuals, keeps bringing audiences back for more.
But what makes these Indian travel YouTubers channels so impressive is their ability to influence and shape the opinions of their audience with their content, be it about a dream destination, a must-try activity, an accommodation with a breathtaking view, or even in a lesser-known destination-advice by them generally ends up becoming travel goals for that audience.
And what’s even more interesting is that this power hasn’t gone unnoticed by travel brands, agencies, airlines, hotel chains, restaurants, and more. They are competing against each other to collaborate with these travel YouTubers in India to reach their audience and gain trust within their community.
That said, being the best influencer marketing agency in India, we have curated a list of the best travel content creators in India. Keeping an eye on increasing the operational efficiency of brands who want to collaborate with famous travel YouTubers. Let’s take a look at the list-
List of the Top Travel YouTubers in India
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1. Travelling Desi
Subscribers: 3.31MEngagement Rate: 4.13%About the Creator:
Mohit Manocha, aka Travelling Desi, is a famous travel content creator in India known for his content on travel guides, budget travel tips, and cultural explorations. The creator has traveled to more than 25 countries, sharing his experiences and challenges along the way. Now, the YouTuber travels with his family and uploads complete vlogs of his trip, starting from packing to the end of his journey. Mohit creates super interesting titles for his videos that hook his audience and compel them to indulge in the vlog.
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2. Tanya Khanijow
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Subscribers: 1.92MEngagement Rate: 5.28%About the Creator:
Tanya is a well-known top travel YouTuber in India. She is known for her high-quality cinematography, detailed travel itineraries, and inspiring storytelling skills. She loves to share her unique experiences and adventures across various destinations with her fans. For example, she recently uploaded a vlog called “Stuck in Venice for 7 days,” which garnered almost 500k views. On her YouTube channel, you will find a mix of content relating to travel, such as vlogs, destination guides, travel tips, hacks, and many more.
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3. Visa 2 Explore
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Subscribers: 1.87MEngagement Rate: 2.31%About the Creator:
Harish Bali, a top Indian travel YouTuber who loves traveling and exploring food from different destinations, is also known for his love for local streets and cultural explorations. The unique thing about the creator is his in-depth coverage of regional cuisines, cultural insights, and comprehensive travel guides. He divides his travel journeys into series and episodes so people can understand his travel vlogs better. He loves traveling to famous places and exploring off-beat places and hidden gems in such cities.
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4. Nomadic Indian
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Subscribers: 1.72MEngagement Rate: 4.63%About the Creator:
Deepanshu Sangwan, known as "Nomadic Indian," is a well-established travel YouTuber in India who has gained immense recognition for his exploration of different countries. Deepanshu not only explores touristy places but also delves deep into the country’s amenities, living standards, and reality. For example, he recently visited the USA and explored the country’s trains, cost of living, life in villages, and many more. From his videos, Deepanshu informs his audiences about his experiences of different worlds.
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5. Yatri Doctor
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Subscribers: 1.68MEngagement Rate: 3.74%About the Creator:
There is no chance that you will search for the best travel YouTube channels in India, and the name Yatri Doctor will not pop up. The YouTuber is one of a kind. By the name, you would have guessed that Navankur Chaudhary is a doctor who, in the year 2017, decided to follow his passion for traveling. He has traveled to countries like Finland, Prague, Hungary, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and more. He creates content on his first impressions of the places he visits while also exploring the city's local adventures and fun activities.
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6. Mountain Trekker
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Subscribers: 1.58MEngagement Rate: 3.55%About the Creator:
Varun Vagush, the creator of Mountain Trekker, holds one of the best travel YouTube channels in India. He started his YouTube journey to pursue his love for traveling and meeting new people. In this journey, he was honored with the prestigious National Tourism Award by the government of India for his contributions to promoting tourism. In his channel, Mountain Trekker, he creates content in the Hindi language to cater to Hindi-speaking audiences and likes to share travel tricks and trips, especially under budget.
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7. Distance Between
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Subscribers: 1.28MEngagement Rate: 3.06%About the Creator:
If you want to experience the emotions of a traveler while he fulfills his dreams, Shubham Gupta’s “Distance Between” YouTube channel should be your final destination. It is one of the best travel YouTube channels if you want to learn different aspects of traveling. In his travel videos, he gives travel itineraries, places to visit, budget trips, and the visa process, so he is basically your guide to travel anywhere and everywhere in this world. Not to mention, he talks about tour plans, custom duties, and things to know about different places before you explore them.
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8. XTREME Moto Adventure
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Subscribers: 1.01MEngagement Rate: 9.94%About the Creator:
Deepak Gupta, the creator of Xtreme Moto Adventure, is a full-time traveler, YouTuber, and moto vlogger who loves traveling to different places and meeting new people. Most of the time, you will see Deepak traveling on a motorcycle as he wants to explore this beautiful world differently and feels motorcycles are the best way to give him a sense of freedom in his soul. The creator has managed to explore places like Leh Ladakh, Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and South India, as well as almost the whole of India and some international countries like Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar.
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9. Travel India with Rishi
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Subscribers: 952kEngagement Rate: 5.93%About the Creator:
Rishi Singh, the creator of Travel India with Rishi, showcases immersive travel experiences, detailed explorations of Indian culture, and practical travel tips. Rishi documents various train journeys where he films his complete experience, like the Patna Express, Gurumukhi Express, Vande Bharat Express, India’s most luxurious train journey, and many more, and shares it with his audience. Rishi is also famous for exploring and sharing information about pilgrimage destinations like Ayodhya, Char Dham Yatra, etc.
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10. Kritika Goel
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Subscribers: 675kEngagement Rate: 3.43%About the Creator:
With a passion for chasing the world, Kritika has left behind the cubicle one. The creator documents her life and travel expeditions and shares her experiences in the most authentic and aesthetic way. One of Kritika Goel’s most commendable achievements was visiting 16 different countries in one year, including Ireland, the UK, the USA, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the Maldives, etc. She has collaborated with GoPro India to capture all the breathtaking and marvelous videos and photographs of the beautiful destinations she explores.
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11. Shenaz Treasury
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Subscribers: 554kEngagement Rate: 4.45%About the Creator:
Shenaz is not only a travel YouTuber but is also an actress and television host. On her YouTube, Shenaz showcases a variety of travel guides, destination explorations, and even lifestyle videos. With a passion for sustainable travel, Shenaz shares her experiences from various locations and provides info about local cultures, cuisines, and hidden gems. She also emphasizes eco-friendly practices and responsible tourism. The YouTuber has also received an award for spreading positivity and sustainable travel by the Economic Times.
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12. Anunay Sood
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Subscribers: 341kEngagement Rate: 5.46%About the Creator:
Anunay Sood is one of the country’s favorite travel influencers and photographers. With his super-engaging content, the YouTuber has managed to create a strong community on YouTube. His vlogs are super dedicated and include his experiences, information about secret locations, photography tips, and whatnot. Anunay has been featured in many media publications like National Geographic, CN Traveller India, and Lovely Planet India. He has also been awarded the Travel Influencer of the Year by Forbes India.
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13. Radhika Nomllers
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Subscribers: 291kEngagement Rate: 4.03%About the Creator:
Radhika Nomllers is a famous Indian travel vlogger, blogger, and YouTube content creator known for her adventurous explorations and engaging storytelling. The creator transitioned from a corporate finance career to full-time travel blogging. Radhika loves to share her experiences with activities like scuba diving, paragliding, skiing, and trekking. The creator also enjoys exploring the unseen, i.e., different tribal communities of Africa, the scariest trek ever, the most dangerous fort near Mumbai, and many more.
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14. Aakash Malhotra
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Subscribers: 153kEngagement Rate: 6.16%About the Creator:
Aakash Malhotra, famously known online as ‘Wander with Sky,’ loves creating immersive travel documentaries and adventure-driven narratives. He documents extensive one-of-a-kind journeys, such as a 7,000 km road trip across South India, and showcases viewers the landscapes and cultures encountered along the way. He also loves sharing experiences like skydiving and providing in-depth details about the training and execution of such thrilling activities. Basically, his content focuses on adventure sports and offbeat travel, and his fun tone elevates his content even more.
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15. Brinda Sharma
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Subscribers: 112kEngagement Rate: 8.29%About the Creator:
Brinda Sharma is best known for her engaging storytelling skills that make her audience not only fall in love with the place but with the experience itself. Being one of the leading travel YouTubers in India, Brinda Sharma has made a name in the travel industry. After she left her corporate job in Dubai, Brinda shifted to the mountains to become a full-time travel content creator. Talking about adventure, she showcases her experiences, such as skydiving in Australia and trekking to Annapurna Base Camp. She has also delivered talks at events like TEDx, talking about her journey from a 9-5 job to full-time travel and inspiring others.
Who are Travel YouTubers?
Travel YouTubers are opinion leaders who travel places by following their passion and collecting all the memories, churning them, and introducing the viewership to delectable visual experiences. These YouTubers unleash traveling potential among wider audiences. They provide information on various destinations, provide itineraries, and guide their followers on everything related to travel.
Types of Travel YouTube Channels in India:
1. Indian Travel Vloggers:
These vloggers set out to their selected destination(s). They document the whole experience of their journey- including hurdles and challenges and share it in video format with their subscribers.
2. “Never been there” Discoverer:
India is uniquely situated, and all types of topography are available. These travel YouTubers try to find undiscovered locations and hidden gems for their followers.
3. Culture and Traditions Introducers:
These travel YouTube channels visit and research various cultures and traditions in India. They help cultures by bringing them to global platforms and inspiring viewers to increase their engagement.
4. Cross-Niche Travelers:
These cross-niche travelers take a holistic view of the whole travel domain and function in subdomains like lifestyle, automobiles, etc.
Wrapping Up
As we wrap up our blog, it’s evident that these travel YouTubers possess immense power over their audience to shape their opinion and buying decisions. For that matter, travel brands are constantly looking to partner with them, and what’s more interesting is that these brands are looking for expert influencer marketing agencies to help them execute a full-fledged campaign with precision and creativity.
