The Tarzan Way
An AI-powered travel tech platform that enables users to craft hyper-personalized and authentic holiday experiences across the globe in seconds. The Tarzan Way was founded in 2018. The company is led by Shikhar Chadha. Based in Noida, India. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: ₹2 crore (approx $240K USD). Latest round: Seed. Key investors include Inflection Point Ventures, Prateek Maheshwari (PhysicsWallah), Your Trips Limited, Other angel investors.
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Noida, India
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- ₹2 crore (approx $240K USD)
Value proposition
Simplifies and personalizes travel through AI-driven, tailored itineraries, one-click bookings, and 24/7 live concierge support, ensuring every trip tells a unique story.
Products and solutions
AI-curated itineraries, 24/7 live concierge assistance, One-click bookings, Intuitive booking engine, Kaira AI travel assistant (launched Dec 2025), Upcoming 'Exploration App'
Unique value
Employs advanced AI to create hyper-personalized travel experiences by analyzing traveler behavior and preferences at scale, setting it apart from standard travel platforms.
Target customer
Travelers seeking unique, personalized, and immersive travel experiences, including solo travelers, international visitors to India, and corporate clients.
Industries served
Travel & Tourism, Hospitality
Technology advantage
Leverages proprietary AI algorithms and data models to deliver smart, tailored travel plans and recommendations, providing an edge in personalization and efficiency.
How they differentiate
Differentiates from larger OTAs through deep AI integration for hyper-personalized travel, while moving beyond user-generated content platforms by offering curated, AI-driven experiences.
Main competitors
Tripoto, MakeMyTrip, Ixigo
Key partnerships
Inflection Point Ventures (Investor), PhysicsWallah (Corporate client and investor via Prateek Maheshwari), Your Trips Limited (Investor)
Notable customers
PhysicsWallah (for employee travel experiences)
Major milestones
Secured ₹2 crore in seed funding, Launched Kaira AI travel assistant (Dec 2025), Development and upcoming launch of the 'Exploration App', Achieved significant YoY revenue and MoM user growth
Growth metrics
Reported 300% YoY revenue growth and 70% MoM user growth, with Rs 13.5 crore in bookings reported in recent updates.
Market positioning
A niche player with ambitions to become a global leader in experiential and personalized travel.
Geographic focus
Global operations with an initial strong focus on the Indian market.
Patents and IP
No public record of patents (common for early-stage startups).
About Shikhar Chadha
Shikhar Chadha is the Founder and CEO of The Tarzan Way. He has a background in technology and entrepreneurship, with a focus on the travel industry. His experience includes founding The Tarzan House before starting The Tarzan Way, where he leads the company's vision of simplifying travel through AI-powered personalization.
Official website: https://thetarzanway.com