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Seby Varghese
Kuwait, a year ago
I have recently connected and booked a European holiday package with a travel agent that Travel Triangle publicize very highly, Hashtag Journey owned or run by some woman by the name of Priyanka....
I have previously booked a trip, about 2 years back through Travel Triangle to Singapore and everything was perfect, however our most recent trip to Europe was the exact opposite extreme. It was not a holiday; however, it was a trip that put my family and I at significant risk and the agent has not shown one humane sign of wanting to hold responsible for her actions that caused us such despair.
Have you ever been to a baker where the baker tells you he is the best baker and can make a really fancy cake, but when the time comes, he bakes you a cake and then tells you here is the icing and decorations, go finish presenting the cake the way you want. This is exactly how Priyanka did for my family and me for our trip to Europe. She put a big dashing iterinary, slapped a big fat price of about 5Lacs for it and then we ended up doing everything on our own and most of all everything offered was far below a standard of 1 star. She made big promises in her offering and the “majority" of it were false hopes given to us as travelers.
I was travelling with my 2 minor kids, my wife and son. We were hoping to have a good vacation however it was a disaster. I had far lower offers as quotes, however I went with the highest in the hopes that Priyanka would not compromise on quality or standard. Instead, the hotel options and visitation options were very poorly planned. Worst of all her response time on all our queries never happened on time. We have to send constant follow ups before we receive any acknowledgement or feedback from her side. Once she got the money, she abused all her power to cheat us by providing us substandard services and most of all put my family at harm. There was never any solution she provided to our problems. We encounter problems and when we reach out for her help, she finds excuses to get out of the problem. She never advised us in advance of things to be aware of and what to do in the event of any unexpected issues, nothing from her side. She was more like a bus conductor who gave the tickets and told the passenger ride. Whether you sit, stand or miss a stop is none of her concerns. All of this is evident in our correspondence with her through WhatsApp and Travel Triangle Chat. Not once she picks up the phone and try to solve our issues.
Scope A: Let’s start with the hotels in the 3 locations, My WhatsApp messages to her were to arrange, 3 - 4 star hotel and I was put up in some cringy God forsaken place. I paid to get a 3 - 4 star hotel and I got a dump worse than a lodge in Dharavi Mumbai.
1- Hotel in Paris - She put us in a hotel that was unclean, unsuitable for kids, middle of a gang of drug peddlers and prostitutes roaming around after 8 PM and most of all no ventilation. We slept for 3 days in a 36 degree temperature in 2 separate rooms significantly far from each other. Priyanka did not even have the courtesy to ensure our rooms were adjacent to each other. When we told her that the place is bad and it’s hot, she asked us to sort it directly with the hotel. We asked the hotel, and they asked us to open the window and they could not provide a fan or sort the AC. This hotel was significantly far from any place where we could get food. We put up with it for 3 nights and the price we paid for it was unreasonable and unacceptable.
2- Hotel in Lucerne - She again put us in 2 separate rooms significantly far from each other.
3- Hotel in Zurich - She put us in a hotel far from any decent place to eat and near to the airport so she can save on airport transfer cost and gain from it. We had aircrafts flying over us 4 - 5 hours every morning shaking the whole building and keeping us awake. Worst of all the hotel had spiders and my younger daughter got bitten by one. This hotel was significantly far from any place where we could get food.
Scope B: Next let's take a look at the eventful moments Priyanka set us up for my family and me to attend:
1- Big Bus Tour through Paris - Went fine, however I was told by Priyanka that the Big Bus would issue me the Eiffel Tower tickets. However when I went there Big Bus team told me that they don’t issue tickets for the Eiffel Tower and what is presented in the attached Big Bus Ticket looks like a fraud. I immediately called Priyanka and after 2 attempts I got her and then she told me to get on the tour and she would arrange the ticket. So we went on the Tour
2- Eiffel Tower Entry - As per Priyanka and the entry passes she provided my family and I were supposed to go up the Eiffel tower at 8:30 PM as what is stated in the ticket, however Priyanka came with another time and we were on the Big Bus tour in a different location and were not able to make it to the Tower on time, at which point they refused entry.
3- Disney Land - Went fine, however she had the option to recommend something better
4- Mt. Titlis - Went fine
Scope C: Now let's talk about the transfers
1- Paris Airport to Hotel - Went Fine
2- Inner Paris transfers - "Bake your own cake" We did everything on our own. No guidance whatsoever that this would not be covered till I brought up the topic with her a few days before we were to travel.
3- Paris Hotel to Train station - "Bake your own cake" We did everything on our own hauling heavy luggage.
4- Swiss Pass - Went fine
5- Hotel to Airport - Went fine
Scope D: Now let's look at all the false promises / unfactual stories put on our iterniary
1- Big Bus Tour - Was told that we could visit so many spots in France over the stops Big Bus makes. Ideally it cannot happen in a day. After personally going through it, I can tell you that it’s not possible to do it over an 8 hour tour on the places she claimed we could see
2- Visit to Interlaken and Grindelwald. There was no way we could make it based on the timing of our transfers and changes from one city to another. Trip to Interlaken is 2 hours and to Grindelwald is 3.5 hours one way. That is half a day gone. The last train from these places back to either Lucerne / Zurich is 4 PM. We had no way we could go with her suggestion, and she claims she is an expert however recommended some free trips which would not cost her anything.
3- Visits in Zurich on the last day. More than half the places she recommended required us to have a ticket to enter and we were able to just walk past the places she mentioned.
80% of her iterinary was not something you want to offer as a vacation solution, when Priyanka claims she is a solution provider. Priyanka continues to throw her weight by not being accountable for what she did. I need to be refunded for the poor service provided, I did things through your channels to have little to no administrative hassle, however I ended up doing all of your agents’ work at my time and my cost. This was not a vacation I paid for and I am entitled to be compensated for the hardship Travel Triangle and their phony agents advertised. Its one thing if I had not paid the asked amount on time or did not do my part, but to sell me a low-grade solution for a vacation is unacceptable. Travel Triangle does not vet any of its agents and if the customer suffers, they care less. I am passing this message because any of you out there are keen on travel, try to reach out to agents you know very well because both Travel Triangle and Hashtag Journey are a scam and I intend to take this matter to the consumer courts to get justice. If you are ever a victim of similar incidents, take pictures, keep records and file a complaint with the consume courts else you will be scammed just like me.
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Anonymous
8 hours ago
Our anniversary trip to Paris and Switzerland was perfect. Pehla Safar planned everything so nicely from flights to hotels. The team helped us a lot when it rained in Paris and we had to change p...
lans. Thank you for making it memorable.
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Anonymous
8 hours ago
Did Paris Switzerland and Italy in one go. Eiffel Tower Jungfrau and Venice everything was awesome. Pehla Safar took care of all train bookings and transfers. No tension at all throughout the 15 ...
days.
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Anonymous
8 hours ago
Best trip ever. Prabhakar your planning was excellent especially the route from Paris to Swiss Alps to Lake Como. Thank you for guiding us when our luggage got delayed in Milan airport. Pehla Saf...
ar is highly recommended.
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Anonymous
8 hours ago
Loved the food and culture in both countries. Prabhakar thank you for suggesting the best places for tapas and pastel de nata and helping when we missed a train from Madrid to Lisbon. Pehla Safar...
made everything easy.
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Anonymous
8 hours ago
Took my in-laws and they were very happy. Pehla Safar chose comfortable hotels and good Indian food options nearby. The team helped daily with sightseeing tips. Beautiful cities and great service...
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Anonymous
8 hours ago
Started in Amsterdam then Paris and ended in Switzerland. Canals tulips Eiffel Tower and mountains all in one trip. Pehla Safar made all connections smooth and hotels were very good. Loved every ...
moment.
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Anonymous
8 hours ago
Spain and Portugal trip was full of fun. Barcelona flamenco Lisbon trams and Algarve beaches all amazing. Pehla Safar planned the driving route perfectly and gave good hotel options. Thank you fo...
r the great holiday.
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Anonymous
8 hours ago
Just back from Switzerland and Paris trip with Pehla Safar. Everything was superb. Prabhakar thank you for helping us every day on WhatsApp especially when we were confused with Swiss train passe...
s. Paris Eiffel Tower at night and Swiss mountains both were dream come true for our family.
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Anonymous
8 hours ago
Took my parents for this trip and they enjoyed a lot. Pehla Safar team was very patient and helped with everything from visas to daily tips. Paris cruise and Swiss train journeys were highlights....
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Anonymous
a month ago
We recently completed our tour booked through Vishal sir, and the entire trip was truly wonderful. Everything was well-organized, and we did not face any issues at any point.
Whenever we needed ...
support, Vishal sir was always available and responded immediately - whether through a call or a message. If there were any changes to be made during the trip, he handled them promptly and was extremely supportive throughout. His coordination and dedication made our journey smooth, comfortable, and memorable.
We are very happy with the overall service and would highly recommend booking with him.
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Anonymous
a month ago
Had an amazing experience planning my Europe trip with Shubh Journey Holidays!
A huge shoutout to Mr. Vishal, who made everything so easy and stress-free. From visa assistance to choosing the be...
st hotels and sightseeing spots, he guided me perfectly at every step.
He was super polite, responsive, and handled everything with personal attention — felt like my trip was being managed by a friend.
Would 100% recommend Shubh Journey Holidays and Mr. Vishal to anyone who wants a well-planned and smooth travel experience!
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Anonymous
a month ago
I recently booked my Europe trip through Shubh Journey Holidays, and my travel consultant Mr. Vishal made the entire experience absolutely seamless. From the planning stage to the return flight, ...
everything was perfectly organized — hotels, airport transfers, sightseeing, and daily coordination were handled with great attention to detail.
Mr. Vishal was always responsive, patient with my queries, and ensured that every request was taken care of. Thanks to his efforts, my trip was stress-free and memorable. Highly recommend Shubh Journey Holidays and Mr. Vishal for anyone planning an international vacation!
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Anonymous
a month ago
I booked my Europe holiday package with Shubh Journey Holidays. Shubham handled my booking and managed the entire process very smoothly. He planned the itinerary according to my budget and organi...
zed the hotels and all the local sightseeing perfectly. The entire trip was amazing, especially the local sightseeing! Shubh Journey Holidays provided reliable, friendly, and professional service. I definitely recommend them!! Thank you Shubham
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Anonymous
a month ago
Our Europe trip was wonderfully planned by Vishal sir from Shubh Journey Holiday. From the moment we connected, Vishal was very professional, friendly, and attentive to our needs. The itinerary w...
as perfectly organized with good hotels, smooth transportation, and well-timed sightseeing. He was always available on call and ensured we were comfortable throughout the trip. Thanks to his planning, we had a stress-free and memorable Kerala experience. I truly appreciate his efforts and would highly recommend Vishal and Shubh Journey Holiday to anyone planning a trip.
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Anonymous
a month ago
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s. Her responses were very quick and the suggestions were practical. Highly recommend their service
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Anonymous
a month ago
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a month ago
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Anonymous
a month ago
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Anonymous
a month ago
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a month ago
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Raju Yelamanchili Babu
Hyderabad, a month ago
Overall coordination during the 11 days tour and VISA assistance was Good, barring a few service misses for which I am expecting ( assured and waiting to receive).a refund from the Company.
1. On...
e Airport pick up at OSLO paid by me and invoice provided to FHG on request for refund .
2. Out of 10 Breakfast included in the package for each person 2 breakfasts were missed and a refund is due.
3. Local lunch/dinners included in agreed package ( check final quotation) were also short.
I leave the Tour Company Fly High Group to work out the amount and refund ASAP in Good will, to the account details provided to them.
Trust the same will be concluded without further follow up.
Copenhagen Hotel and Lapland activities. The activity operators selected by the Company were very good in most of the locations.
We could enhance our experience by adding a trip to Malmo on our own and upgrading overnight Cruise to OSLO, the standard cabins being suffocating squeezed in size.
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Ankit
New delhi, 2 months ago
Our recent trip to Thailand, meticulously organized by **Knowravel Holiday Services Private Limited**, was an absolute delight! From the moment we reached out to plan the trip to the last day of ...
our journey, every detail was taken care of with precision and professionalism.
A special thanks to the **trip executors** who ensured a seamless and hassle-free experience throughout. Their attention to detail and prompt assistance made our vacation truly memorable.
We would also like to extend heartfelt gratitude to **Ms. Priya and Mr. Anmol** for their constant support and guidance during the planning phase. Their personalized approach, helpful recommendations, and quick responses to all our queries added immense value to the entire process.
Thanks to the team at Knowravel, we came back with wonderful memories and a rejuvenated spirit. We highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a well-curated travel experience!
KNOWRAVEL HOLIDAY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDTravel Agent
Reading your feedback truly fills my heart with joy Mr Ankit. We’re so glad your trip left you with such happy memories and refreshed energy. Looking forward to planning many more amazing journeys for you in the future!
Anmol - 7404102189
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Sujith
Bengaluru, 2 months ago
I am Sorry to say that after associating with Travel Triangle for almost a decade for both Domestic and international travel, this trip was an extremely disappointing one. The Problem is with the...
Agent Hub Holiday. if you are in for a Roller Coaster ride of anxiety and tension, Hub Holidays is the agent to go. Let me number down the pointers:
1. The lady (i dont want to name) was extremely impolite and had no intelligence about the Final tour details. The whole trip was spoiled because of lack of knowledge she had. Later Prashant came in and damage control could be done. He was informative and supportive.
2. I had asked the servicing lady when sent me the documents for Visa Processing that ticket doesnot have PNR and she confirmed that Booking reference number is enough. Visa office put up a query on exactly the same thing. Sorting that took time and meanwhile as adviced again by the agent, all the bookings were released and had to be rebooked. I was asked to pay additional 20K as ticket rescheduling charges and fare hike. When i checked, the fares were actually lesser.
3. Another Irony of lack of knweldge, the Schengen Visa came exactly on the day before my proposed date. So i requested the servicing lady, can we go as per schedule. Then she gave me an excuse that the transit visa for Qatar/ Doha needs 2-3 days at least. Later when trip started, she said, she can arrange it. Later She sent me a screenshot saying, Its visa on arrival. I mean, this is basics. if the passenger has to do all things, then why r we dependiong on these agents.
4. The Finland was maily to see the Northern lights. There were tickets on unlimited category with refund if Northern lights were not seen. Hub Holidays had no clue about such a catergory itself. They booked a mediocre category and the agency in Rovanemi did a very poor job and I couldnt see the northern lights.
5. After spending more than 3 lacs I had to come disappointed.
There are more smaller things, which I dont want to highlight. Hub Holidays is not happening at all. Sorry to say that.
AVAL SETHI
New delhi, 2 months ago
The arrangements for our trip to Greece were well coordinated, and we had a lovely time.















