South India's No.1 Travel Partner
For more than 15 years, Shady Holidays has given travellers a place to breathe. Over 25,000 happy customers have trusted us with their holidays – from a weekend in the hills to a fortnight across Europe – each one planned around what they need, what they love and what they want to spend.
நிழலில் இளைப்பாறுவோம்
“Let's rest in the shade” – the promise behind our name
- 15+Years in travel
- 25,000+Happy travellers
- 4International group tours every month
- 12Offices & service points across India
- 131+Ready packages
Why “Shady” Holidays?
Picture a busy city day. The midday sun is burning, the traffic never stops and your mind is still at work. Then you step under the shade of a big, green tree. The heat falls away, a cool breeze reaches you and, for the first time all day, you feel relaxed and refreshed.
That is exactly what we wanted to give people. In a world that runs like a machine, Shady Holidays was created to be that comfortable shade – a place where you can rest, slow down and come back with a fresh mind. Our name grows from the Tamil root word நிழல் (nizhal, “shade”), and we work by one simple slogan: நிழலில் இளைப்பாறுவோம் – “let's rest in the shade.”
Every itinerary we plan is measured against that idea. If a plan makes you rush, worry or wait, we change it.
நிழலில் இளைப்பாறுவோம்
பரபரப்பான நகர வாழ்வில், உச்சி வெயிலில், ஒரு பசுமையான மரத்தின் நிழலுக்குச் சென்றால் எப்படி ஒரு வித ஓய்வும் புத்துணர்வும் கிடைக்குமோ, அதைப் போலவே இயந்திரமயமான உலகிலிருந்து உங்களை ஒரு சுற்றுலா நிழலில் இளைப்பாற வைத்து, உங்கள் மனதுக்குப் புத்துணர்வு தருவதற்காக உருவாக்கப்பட்ட நிறுவனம் Shady Holidays. “நிழல்” என்ற வேர்ச்சொல்லிலிருந்து பிறந்ததே எங்கள் பெயர்.
15 ஆண்டுகளுக்கும் மேலாக சுற்றுலாத் துறையில் இருக்கிறோம். பயணிகளின் தேவை, பட்ஜெட், விருப்பமான தீம் ஆகியவற்றை அறிந்து, அதற்கேற்ற சுற்றுலா பேக்கேஜை உருவாக்கித் தருகிறோம். எங்கள் உலகத் தரம் வாய்ந்த பயண நிபுணர்களின் உதவியுடன் சிறந்த நாள் வாரியான பயணத் திட்டங்களை உருவாக்கியுள்ளோம். 25,000-க்கும் மேற்பட்ட திருப்தியான வாடிக்கையாளர்கள் எங்களுடன் பயணித்துள்ளனர்.
Planned by experts, built around you
Before we suggest anything we ask who is travelling, what you enjoy and what you want to spend – then we build the package around you.
Our planners know the destinations first-hand and have designed tried-and-tested day-wise itineraries for every trip we sell.
Couple-only itineraries with the right resorts, private moments and little surprises – not a family tour with a cake added.
Fixed departures with flights, Indian meals and a tour manager – easy for first-time and senior travellers.
“I have spent more than 15 years in travel, and I have seen too many families come back from a holiday more tired than when they left – because of a bad hotel, a late driver or a plan that kept changing. I started Shady Holidays so that would not happen to our guests.
My promise is simple: we will only send you to hotels we trust, with drivers we know, at a price we explain clearly. And when you need us, one of our team will pick up the phone. You take the holiday. We will take care of the rest.”
Shady Sathish · Founder & CEO, Shady Holidays
Our mission
To give every traveller a holiday they can simply enjoy – honest prices, comfortable stays and careful planning, with real people looking after them from the first call to the drive home.
Our vision
To be the travel partner South India trusts first: the name families recommend to friends, couples remember from their honeymoon and companies call again for the next team trip.
Every kind of holiday, one trusted team
Domestic toursKerala, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Coorg, Goa, Andaman, Kashmir, Manali, Rajasthan and more.
International holidaysThailand, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, Bali, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Europe, with visa guidance.
HoneymoonsRoom decoration, candle-light dinners, private villas and houseboats for couples.
Family holidaysRelaxed timings, family rooms, Indian food and plans that work for kids and grandparents.
Corporate & incentive toursTeam outings, resort offsites, dealer trips and conferences with a GST invoice.
Group & temple toursArupadai Veedu, Kasi Yatra, Rameswaram and fixed group departures with a tour manager.
From your first message to the drive home
- We listen
Tell us where, when, who is travelling and your budget – on WhatsApp, on the phone or at our office.
- We design
Your planner builds a day-wise itinerary with hotel options and a clear price, with every inclusion written down.
- You confirm
Book with a 50% advance. We confirm hotels, vehicles and tickets and send you all your vouchers.
- We travel with you
Your planner stays reachable on WhatsApp through the trip, and our team handles anything that comes up.
- Welcome home
After you return, tell us how it went. Your feedback shapes every trip we plan next.
What you can always expect from us
We recommend only hotels we have checked or worked with before.
One clear quote with inclusions and exclusions. No hidden charges later.
Confirm with 50% advance and pay the balance on arrival.
One planner on WhatsApp before, during and after your trip.
Our own team on the ground in South India and trusted partners abroad.
Every package can be changed – add a day, upgrade a hotel or start from your city.
Our offices & service network
Chennai
9/4, Somasundaram 6th Street, Ayanavaram, Chennai – 600023
+91 90030 67001+91 95665 85905
Get directionsHosur
No.25, Ashok Garden, Hosur–Bangalore Road, Hosur, Tamil Nadu – 635109
+91 63801 23504+91 93423 88307
Get directionsWe also serve you from
- Guwahati, Assam
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Delhi
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Cochin, Kerala
- Kanyakumari
- Ooty
- Madurai
- Coimbatore
About us – common questions
Who founded Shady Holidays?
Shady Holidays was founded by Shady Sathish, a travel expert with more than 15 years in the travel industry. He is the Founder and CEO of the company.
Where are your offices?
We have two offices in Tamil Nadu: 9/4, Somasundaram 6th Street, Ayanavaram, Chennai – 600023, and No.25, Ashok Garden, Hosur–Bangalore Road, Hosur – 635109.
What kind of tours do you plan?
Domestic and international holidays, honeymoons, family trips, solo trips, corporate outings and incentive tours, medical travel, fixed group departures and temple tours. Every plan is built around your needs, budget and theme.
Where do you provide service?
Our offices are in Chennai and Hosur. We also serve travellers through our service points in Guwahati (Assam), Mumbai (Maharashtra), Delhi, Bangalore (Karnataka), Hyderabad (Telangana), Cochin (Kerala), Kanyakumari, Ooty, Madurai and Coimbatore.
Do you run international group tours?
Yes. We operate around four international group tours every month – fixed departures with flights, Indian meals and a tour manager.
How do I pay for a booking?
Most trips are confirmed with a 50% advance. The balance is paid on arrival or as mentioned in your booking confirmation.
Ready to rest in the shade?
Tell us your plan. Your trip planner will reply on WhatsApp with a free day-wise itinerary.