PAYAKT PRIVATE LIMITED

PAYAKT PRIVATE LIMITED

IATA Accredited Travel Management Company | Marine and Crew Travel Specialist | Corporate, Student and International Travel Services

Introduction

PAYAKT PRIVATE LIMITED is an Indian travel management company headquartered in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 2020 by Capt. S. K. Tripathy, the company provides specialised travel solutions for shipping companies, seafarers, corporate organisations, students, recruitment agencies, medical travellers and leisure passengers.

PAYAKT offers marine ticketing, corporate travel management, student packages, visa assistance, charter flight coordination, labour ticketing, medical tourism, hotel reservations, travel insurance assistance, airport transfers and car rental services. Its operations combine maritime knowledge, professional travel planning, digital booking facilities and round-the-clock support.

The company also operates FareSeFursat.com, an online booking platform, and PAYAKT Academy, its professional training and education division.

History and Establishment

PAYAKT was founded in Navi Mumbai in 2020 as a proprietorship by Capt. S. K. Tripathy. His experience as a mariner, including commanding vessels at sea and managing maritime operations ashore, gave him a practical understanding of the challenges involved in crew changes, urgent bookings and international travel coordination.

He observed that many conventional travel agencies lacked a clear understanding of the operational pressures faced by shipping companies and seafarers. Vessel diversions, sudden sign-off instructions, joining deadlines, visa requirements and port restrictions often require several arrangements to be revised within a short period. PAYAKT was established to address these specialised requirements through responsive and coordinated travel management.

The organisation subsequently developed from a proprietorship into PAYAKT PRIVATE LIMITED and expanded its operations through offices in Navi Mumbai, Mumbai and Bhubaneswar. The company states that it has completed more than 15,000 bookings and served travellers and organisations across more than 42 countries.

Founder and Leadership

Capt. S. K. Tripathy is the Founder of PAYAKT PRIVATE LIMITED. His maritime career shaped the company’s operating philosophy and its emphasis on discipline, preparation, transparency and timely communication.

His experience on vessels and in shore-based management allowed him to understand crew travel from both operational and human perspectives. Under his leadership, PAYAKT developed from a specialised crew-ticketing business into a broader travel management organisation serving maritime, corporate, educational, workforce, healthcare and leisure sectors.

His stated vision is to support the sustainable development of the maritime and corporate travel industries through responsible and dependable services.

Marine Ticketing and Crew Travel

Marine ticketing and crew travel management form the core of PAYAKT’s operations. The company coordinates travel for shipowners, ship managers, crewing agencies and individual seafarers.

Its marine travel services include:

• Special marine and seafarer fares

• International and domestic flight reservations

• Crew joining and sign-off travel

• Emergency itinerary changes and rerouting

• Repatriation and charter coordination

• Visa and documentation assistance

• Hotel accommodation and airport transfers

• Travel and marine crew insurance assistance

• Multi-currency billing in INR, USD, AED and EUR

PAYAKT operates a 24-hour marine operations desk to manage urgent changes caused by vessel diversions, altered joining dates, missed connections, port restrictions and other operational circumstances.

The company coordinates crew movements through international maritime and aviation hubs such as Mumbai, Dubai, Singapore, Rotterdam and Tokyo. Its team assists with rebooking, rerouting and documentation when crew schedules change unexpectedly.

Reported Marine Operations

According to the company’s profile, PAYAKT has managed several complex crew travel assignments. These reportedly include the repatriation of 28 seafarers from six nationalities following a vessel diversion to Fujairah, completed within 72 hours without missed connections.

The company also reports coordinating a charter operation involving 180 Filipino seafarers from Manila. Another cited assignment involved managing crew travel for a fleet of more than 60 vessels, with a reported reduction of up to five per cent in annual crew travel costs.

These operations reflect PAYAKT’s focus on time-sensitive travel planning, documentation, accommodation, transfers and international crew coordination.

Corporate Travel Management

PAYAKT provides managed travel services for companies and business travellers. Its corporate travel division supports organisations requiring regular flight bookings, hotel reservations, ground transportation and account-level reporting.

Its corporate services include:

• Domestic and international flight booking

• Negotiated and corporate fare assistance

• Hotel reservations

• Airport transfers and car rentals

• Dedicated account management

• Travel-policy coordination

• Management information system reporting

• Monthly booking and expenditure dashboards

• GST-compliant invoicing

• Corporate and business-agent login facilities

The company aims to help organisations centralise their travel arrangements, monitor expenditure and maintain consistent service for employees and executives.

Student Travel Services

PAYAKT offers international travel packages for students travelling to universities, colleges and maritime academies. These services include student fares, additional baggage options where available, visa assistance and travel planning.

The company works with educational and maritime institutions to support students travelling abroad for higher education, professional training and specialised courses. Its student travel services are designed to simplify flight reservations, documentation and other arrangements associated with international education.

Visa Assistance

PAYAKT provides visa facilitation for several travel categories, including:

• Tourist visas

• Business visas

• Student visas

• Work visas

• Transit visas

• Seafarer and marine visas

The company assists clients with application requirements, document preparation and submission-related coordination. Visa approval remains subject to the decision of the relevant embassy, consulate or government authority.

PAYAKT reports having handled visa-related travel across more than 42 countries. Its published approval percentage represents historical company data and does not constitute a guarantee of any future visa decision.

Charter Flights and Emergency Evacuation

PAYAKT coordinates charter flight arrangements for emergency evacuation, repatriation and large-group movements. Its services range from individual medical evacuation support to charter operations involving as many as 200 passengers.

Charter coordination may include passenger documentation, flight planning, ground transfers, accommodation and communication with relevant service providers. This service is particularly relevant to maritime employers, recruitment agencies and organisations managing urgent international passenger movements.

Labour Ticketing and Workforce Mobilisation

PAYAKT provides group ticketing for recruitment agencies and employers moving workers to Gulf Cooperation Council countries and other international destinations.

The company handles workforce groups ranging from approximately 50 to 500 passengers, depending on airline capacity and booking requirements. Its labour travel services may include:

• Group flight reservations

• Passenger name record coordination

• Travel documentation assistance

• Visa-related support

• Airport transfers

• Group accommodation

• Arrival and departure coordination

This service is intended for employers and recruitment agencies that require centralised travel planning for large numbers of workers.

Medical Tourism

PAYAKT assists international and domestic patients travelling for medical treatment in India. Its medical tourism services may include:

• Medical visa assistance

• Hospital appointment coordination

• Preliminary treatment-cost estimates

• Flight reservations

• Accommodation for patients and attendants

• Airport and hospital transfers

• Post-treatment accommodation and recovery stays

The company works as a travel coordinator and facilitator, while diagnosis, medical advice and treatment remain the responsibility of qualified healthcare institutions and professionals.

Leisure Travel and Holiday Services

PAYAKT also provides leisure travel planning for individuals, families and groups. Its portfolio includes domestic and international destinations, hotel bookings, flights, transfers and customised holiday arrangements.

Destinations highlighted by the company include Singapore, Dubai, the United Kingdom, Rotterdam, Tokyo, the Maldives, Masai Mara in Kenya, the Valley of Flowers and Himalayan destinations.

The company’s broader travel services also cover rail journeys, including premium Indian rail services and selected international scenic routes.

Car Rentals, Hotels, Insurance and Transfers

PAYAKT provides supporting services designed to connect each stage of a journey. These include:

• Chauffeur-driven vehicles

• Airport pick-up and drop services

• Self-drive rental assistance

• Outstation vehicles

• Crew transfer vehicles

• Corporate transportation

• Worldwide hotel reservations

• Travel insurance assistance

• Marine crew insurance facilitation

• Domestic and international airport transfers

These services are available for crew movements, corporate travel, medical journeys, student travel and family holidays.

Live Travel Support

PAYAKT’s website includes operational tools such as international hub clocks, travel advisories and access to live flight-status information. These features support travellers and corporate or marine clients who need timely information concerning their journeys.

The company’s marine desk operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Its corporate operations are available from Monday to Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Indian Standard Time.

FareSeFursat Online Booking Platform

FareSeFursat.com is PAYAKT’s online booking division. It provides customers, business agents and corporate users with digital access to travel services.

The platform supports:

• Domestic and international flight searches

• Hotel reservations

• Visa consultancy

• Web check-in assistance

• Special marine fares for seafarers

• Customer booking management

• Corporate login facilities

• Business-to-business agent accounts

FareSeFursat.com complements PAYAKT’s assisted travel desks by allowing customers and business partners to access booking services online.

PAYAKT Academy

PAYAKT Academy is the education and professional training division of PAYAKT PRIVATE LIMITED. It was created to develop skilled professionals for the aviation, tourism, ticketing and maritime travel sectors.

Its programmes include:

• Travel and ticketing courses

• Travelport Galileo training

• Global Distribution System instruction

• Smartpoint production training

• Fare construction

• Passenger Name Record management

• Electronic ticketing

• Ticket exchanges and refunds

• Marine fare rules

• Visa processing orientation

• Customer-service training

• Maritime industry orientation

The academy also works with maritime institutions and supports career pathways into travel agencies, airlines, online travel businesses and corporate travel management.

Franchise Programme

PAYAKT offers franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs seeking to enter the travel management sector. Subject to eligibility, territory availability and a formal agreement, franchise partners may receive access to:

• IATA-supported booking inventory

• Special marine fares

• The FareSeFursat.com booking engine

• Business-agent login facilities

• Training through PAYAKT Academy

• Ticketing and visa-handling guidance

• Customer-service instruction

• Brand and marketing support

• Operational assistance from the head office

The franchise process generally consists of application, eligibility and territory discussions, agreement, training and operational launch.

Business Ethics and Philosophy

PAYAKT presents honesty, transparency, fairness and sustainable business development as its guiding principles.

The company states that customers should receive clear information about fares, availability and processing timelines. It follows an itemised billing approach in which ticket fares, taxes and professional service charges are shown separately.

PAYAKT also emphasises equal treatment of travellers. Its stated service philosophy applies the same level of attention to corporate executives, students, workers, patients and seafarers.

The company describes responsible growth as an important part of its identity and is associated with the Ministry of Tourism’s Travel for LiFE initiative, which encourages sustainable tourism practices.

Data Privacy and Confidentiality

Travel management often requires access to passports, visas, seafarer documents, travel histories and other sensitive information. PAYAKT states that such records are handled through restricted access and disciplined internal procedures.

Information is shared with airlines, hotels, insurers, consulates, visa centres, port agents, payment processors and other service providers only when required to complete the requested travel service.

Accreditations and Registrations

PAYAKT lists the following credentials and registrations:

• IATA Accredited Agency

  • IATA Code: 14035571

• Ministry of Tourism Certified Tour Operator

  • NIDHI Registration: EMH001715

• ISO 9001:2015 Certified

  • Certificate Number: Q-06040001394

  • Scope includes tour and travel services, visa assistance and travel insurance services

  • Listed validity through April 2029

• Travel for LiFE Signatory

  • Associated with responsible and sustainable tourism

• GST Registered

  • GSTIN: 27AAQCP4312H1ZA

• Corporate Identity Number

  • CIN: U79110MH2025PTC462408

Operational Presence

PAYAKT operates from its head office in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, with additional offices in Mumbai and Bhubaneswar. Its work connects Indian travellers and organisations with domestic and international destinations.

The company’s marine travel activities are associated with major global crew and port hubs, including Dubai, Singapore, Rotterdam, London and Tokyo.

Vision

PAYAKT’s vision is to develop as a dependable travel management organisation serving maritime, corporate and individual travellers through professional coordination, transparent business practices and practical industry knowledge.

Its long-term activities include strengthening marine travel services, expanding its corporate and digital booking operations, developing skilled travel professionals through PAYAKT Academy and supporting entrepreneurs through its franchise network.

Contact Information

Head Office

PAYAKT PRIVATE LIMITED
Office No. 910, 9th Floor, Kamadhenu Commerz
Plot No. 02, Sector 14, Kharghar
Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210, India

Mumbai Branch

PAYAKT PRIVATE LIMITED
Office No. 3D6A, Gudecha Onclave
Kherani Road, Andheri East, Asalpha, Sakinaka
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072, India

Odisha Branch

PAYAKT PRIVATE LIMITED
Plot No. 987/1635/2498, Khata No. 668/267
Bhagabanpur, Kalinga Nagar
Bhubaneswar, Khorda, Odisha 751019, India

Telephone

24/7 Helpline: +91 8080 120 758
Office Line: +91 22 4581 9354

Email

Bookings and General Enquiries: bookings@payakt.com
Sales: sales@payakt.com
Visa Assistance: visas@payakt.com
Hotel Reservations: hotelbookings@payakt.com
Odisha Branch: odisha@payakt.com

Websites

Official Website: www.payakt.com
Online Booking Platform: www.faresefursat.com