In next 5 years, we see Holiday Mechanic as a leading DMC from India: Director
Rajesh Dhankhar
For 2025, the DMC’s focus is on expanding destinations, accelerating digital adoption, & strengthening B2B networks. In conversation with company’s Director, Rajesh Dhankhar.
When Holiday Mechanic Pvt. Ltd. was founded, it was built on a simple yet ambitious belief: that quality and cost efficiency could co-exist in India’s competitive B2B travel market.
“The decision to step into the travel trade was driven by a strong belief in the industry’s potential and the value it creates for both customers and partners,” says the company’s Director, Rajesh Dhankhar. Over the years, that vision has sharpened into building a brand that is trusted, adaptable, and future ready.
In a market transformed by digitisation and rising competition, Holiday Mechanic has carved out its edge through agility, shared Dhankhar, adding, “Our edge is adaptability. Whether it’s new technology, new destinations, or changing travel trends, we adapt quickly without compromising service quality.”
Like the other travel businesses, the early days of the DMC were not without hurdles. In a space dominated by large players from India’s metros, establishing credibility was the toughest challenge, as per Dhankhar. “We tackled it by becoming the strongest ground partner in Odisha, ensuring reliable services, and slowly expanding our reputation across India’s B2B network,” he recalled. That credibility, forged on the ground, has since become Holiday Mechanic’s biggest asset.
If Odisha is the company’s base, it is also its heartbeat. “Odisha is not just our business, it’s our identity,” he said with conviction. Unlike generic tour packages, Holiday Mechanic curates experiences steeped in authenticity — from temple trails and pristine beaches to local art, culture, and food. As Odisha gains visibility on India’s tourism map, Holiday Mechanic is poised to ride the momentum.
The gaps, he believes, lie in large-scale marketing and better connectivity. “Once infra projects like improved connectivity and hospitality infrastructure are fully in place, Odisha will attract bigger volumes,” Dhankhar noted. With the Deputy CM pushing hard on infrastructure upgrades, the company sees new opportunity. “It gives us confidence — Odisha will finally get the visibility it deserves, and we as a local DMC are ready to showcase it to the world.”
But the company’s growth has never been confined to one region. Its brand philosophy of trust and value now stretches across India, from Char Dham in the North to Kerala in the South. “We ensure the same quality that partners know us for in Odisha,” he told T3. The company is working with Odisha Tourism and other state boards on joint promotions, while exploring airline partnerships to boost connectivity.
“On the international front, we are building associations with global operators to position Odisha and Eastern India as emerging cultural and experiential hubs,” he said. When asked about the business growth, Dhankhar shared that year 2024 has already been encouraging, with strong growth across Odisha, Eastern India, and pan-India circuits. For 2025, the focus is on expanding destinations, accelerating digital adoption, and strengthening B2B networks.
The long-term vision is even more ambitious. “In the next 5 years, we see Holiday Mechanic as a leading DMC from India, scaling up, exploring selective international markets, while deepening our niche expertise in Odisha and Eastern India,” Dhankhar stated.
