Our Journey
A journey shaped by a local Himachali’s passion and a tech visionary’s innovation
How It All Began
Manjul, born and raised in a small village of Himachal Pradesh, explored every corner of his homeland and dreamed of taking travelers beyond crowded tourist spots.
During college, Manjul organized trekking and hill-station adventures for friends, gaining deep on-ground experience of hidden Himachali trails.
Pankaj Kumar Meena, an IIT Roorkee graduate, is a tech visionary with strong startup experience. A former volleyball player, he brings teamwork and leadership into our company culture.
In 2019, Manjul founded The Trip Culture, which later evolved with Pankaj as CTO & Co-Founder into The Trip Culture.
"Scale with technology, but never lose authenticity."
- Our Core Philosophy
The Beginning
Manjul began the journey driven by passion for travel
First 50 Trips
Built trust through 50 successful travel experiences
100+ Travelers
The community grew as travelers shared meaningful experiences
Focus on Offbeat Experiences
Started specializing in hidden gems and lesser-known destinations
Digital Expansion
The platform digitally transformed under Pankaj’s leadership

