From a single pilgrim group in 1950 to thousands of travellers across India and the world

A journey of 75 years is not simply measured in kilometres travelled.

It is measured in people, relationships, memories and trust.

For SSB Travelz, every year since 1950 has added another chapter to a story that began with a simple purpose — helping people understand and experience the importance of pilgrimage.

What started in Hyderabad as a humble travel initiative has grown over the decades into a travel and tour company serving pilgrims, families, students, corporate groups and international travellers.

Today, SSB Travelz proudly looks back on its 75-year Diamond Jubilee journey, with more than 10,000 travellers served, 500+ tours completed, 50+ destinations and offices in Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam.

But behind these numbers is a much more meaningful story.

A story of faith.
A story of family.
A story of service.
A story of generations.

And above all, a story of trust.

The Beginning: A Vision Born in 1950

The SSB Travelz story began in 1950 in Hyderabad, when the late Veeramallu Venkaiah Garu founded the company with a divine mission — to spread awareness about the importance of pilgrimages.

At that time, travelling to distant religious destinations was very different from what it is today.

There were no smartphones to check maps.

There were no online booking platforms.

There were no instant digital confirmations.

Planning a pilgrimage required experience, local knowledge, coordination and, above all, trust.

For the founder, travel was not simply about moving people from one destination to another.

It was about helping people undertake a meaningful journey.

That belief became the foundation upon which SSB Travelz was built.

The Early Years: Building Trust One Journey at a Time

The early years of any business are filled with challenges.

SSB Travelz was no different.

But one principle remained constant — provide good service and take care of the traveller.

Over time, satisfied travellers began sharing their experiences with friends, relatives and communities.

This created something that would become one of the strongest foundations of the company:

Word-of-mouth trust.

During the 1970s, hundreds of pilgrim groups began choosing SSB Travelz for journeys including Char Dham and South Indian pilgrimage tours.

There was no need for complicated marketing strategies.

One traveller's positive experience became another traveller's recommendation.

One family became another family's reference.

One successful pilgrimage became the beginning of another journey.

And slowly, the SSB Travelz name became associated with pilgrimage travel and dependable service.

When Travel Was About People, Not Just Packages

Today, the travel industry often talks about packages, discounts, bookings and itineraries.

But experienced travellers know that a successful journey involves much more.

A good itinerary needs to work in the real world.

Hotels need to be comfortable.

Transportation needs to be coordinated.

Meals need to be planned.

Groups need guidance.

Senior citizens may require additional care.

And when something unexpected happens, travellers need someone they can contact.

This people-first approach became an important part of SSB Travelz's identity.

The company's current service philosophy includes experienced guides for group tours, arrival and departure assistance, safety guidance and special attention to the health and wellbeing of senior citizens.

That is particularly important in pilgrimage tourism, where many journeys involve families and senior citizens travelling together.

The 1990s: A New Era of Travel

India changed significantly during the 1990s.

Globalisation opened new possibilities.

International travel became increasingly accessible.

Business travel expanded.

Families began looking beyond traditional destinations.

The travel industry itself started transforming.

SSB Travelz evolved with these changes.

While pilgrimage remained an important part of the company's identity, SSB Travelz began expanding into corporate travel, leisure tourism and international tours.

This was an important turning point.

The company did not abandon its roots.

Instead, it began combining its traditional values with the needs of the modern traveller.

That balance — tradition with modernity — continues to define the company's journey.

2004: The Next Generation Takes the Journey Forward

In 2004, another important chapter began.

Veeramallu Sandeep Kumar took over the company and continued his father's legacy.

Taking over a company with decades of history comes with a unique responsibility.

You inherit not only a business.

You inherit:

• A reputation
• Customer relationships
• Family trust
• Traditions
• Experiences
• Expectations

The challenge is to preserve what made the company successful while creating something better for the next generation.

Under the new leadership, SSB Travelz expanded its services and continued developing as a professionally managed travel company.

The journey was no longer only about pilgrimage.

It was becoming a broader travel experience.

2010: SSB Travelz Takes Its First International Step

One of the biggest milestones in the company's history came in 2010, when SSB Travelz organised its first international group tour to Sri Lanka.

This was more than simply adding another destination.

It represented a new chapter.

The company that had begun with pilgrimage journeys in India was now helping travellers experience destinations beyond the country's borders.

Sri Lanka was followed by international group tours to destinations including:

• Dubai
• Singapore
• Malaysia
• Hong Kong
• Thailand
• Nepal

At the same time, SSB Travelz expanded its physical presence with offices in Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam, alongside Hyderabad.

The company was growing geographically while remaining connected to its original home.

From Pilgrimages to the World

Today, SSB Travelz serves travellers across several categories.

Spiritual & Pilgrimage Travel

This remains one of the company's strongest areas, with journeys to important spiritual destinations across India.

Family Holidays

For families looking to relax, explore new destinations and create memories together.

School & College Trips

Educational and group travel designed around students and institutions.

Business Trips

Travel management for corporate groups, business events and international business destinations.

The current SSB Travelz website also highlights monthly departures and tours across domestic and international destinations.

The destinations may be different.

The travellers may be different.

But the philosophy remains the same:

Plan carefully. Serve sincerely. Travel with faith.

Why Pilgrimage Remains Close to Our Heart

Even after expanding into international tourism, corporate travel, holidays and educational trips, pilgrimage remains an important part of the SSB Travelz identity.

There is a reason.

A pilgrimage is not simply a vacation.

For many people, it is a dream.

It may be a journey a parent has wanted to undertake for years.

It may be a family tradition.

It may be a spiritual promise.

It may be the first major journey of an elderly parent.

This is why pilgrimage travel requires a different level of understanding.

SSB Travelz highlights special care for senior citizens, experienced group-tour guides, safety information, personalised arrival and departure assistance and attention to health and wellbeing during tours.

The objective is simple:

Let travellers focus on the purpose of their journey while SSB Travelz takes care of the travel details.

More Than a Tour: Creating a Community

One of the unique aspects of group pilgrimage travel is the sense of community it creates.

People who may begin a journey as strangers can return home as friends.

Meals become opportunities to connect.

Bus journeys become filled with conversations.

Temple visits become shared memories.

And group celebrations become stories that people remember for years.

SSB Travelz's history includes organising community lunches for pilgrims at holy places and occasional recreational events, including Sankranti celebrations and Karthika Masam Vanabojanalu.

These experiences show an important aspect of the company's philosophy:

Travel is not only about the destination.

It is also about the people you meet along the way.

75 Years of SSB Travelz: By the Numbers

A 75-year legacy can be difficult to describe in words.

Numbers provide another perspective.

According to SSB Travelz's current website, the company has:

75+ Years

of travel experience

10,000+ Travellers

who have travelled with SSB Travelz

500+ Tours

completed over the years

50+ Destinations

across India and abroad

3 City Offices

Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam

Domestic & International Travel

covering pilgrimage, leisure, school, college and business travel.

But there is something more important than all these numbers.

Every traveller represents a story.

Every tour represents memories.

Every returning customer represents trust.

What Has Never Changed

Travel has changed enormously since 1950.

Technology has changed.

Transportation has changed.

Hotels have changed.

Communication has changed.

The way people discover destinations has changed.

But some things should never change.

For SSB Travelz, those principles are reflected in the company's stated values:

Respect.
Faith.
Creativity.
Innovation.
Honesty.
Integrity.
Ethics.

These values are particularly important for a company that has served travellers across generations.

Because travel is ultimately a relationship between people.

From One Generation to the Next

Perhaps the most beautiful part of a 75-year journey is the possibility of serving multiple generations of the same family.

Imagine a traveller who undertook a pilgrimage decades ago.

Years later, that traveller returns with their children.

Eventually, their grandchildren may become travellers themselves.

The destination may remain the same.

But the experience changes with every generation.

This is how a travel company becomes part of a family's history.

It is no longer just:

“We booked a tour.”

It becomes:

“Our family has travelled with them for years.”

That is the kind of relationship that takes decades to build.

The Meaning Behind “Tourism With Faith”

SSB Travelz uses the philosophy:

Tourism With Faith

These three words capture the company's history particularly well.

Tourism represents exploration, discovery, holidays, international travel and new experiences.

Faith represents the company's roots in pilgrimage and the trust travellers place in the organisation.

And together, they represent something larger:

Travelling with confidence that someone experienced is taking care of the journey.

Whether it is a pilgrimage to a sacred destination, a family holiday abroad, a school excursion or a corporate trip, travellers want more than transportation and accommodation.

They want peace of mind.

They want reliable coordination.

They want someone to understand their needs.

And they want their journey to become a memory worth keeping.

Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter of SSB Travelz

Seventy-five years is a milestone.

But it is not the end of the journey.

The travel industry will continue to evolve.

Artificial intelligence, digital booking, online communication, personalised itineraries and changing traveller expectations will shape the future of tourism.

SSB Travelz's stated mission is to provide quality services that exceed customer expectations and build long-term relationships through innovation and advanced technology. Its vision is to become a trusted travel partner in South India while making spiritual and leisure journeys transformative experiences.

The next chapter, therefore, is about bringing together two worlds:

The wisdom of experience

+

The possibilities of modern technology.

The goal is not simply to become bigger.

It is to become better.

Better planning.

Better communication.

Better experiences.

Better care.

75 Years Behind Us. A Lifetime of Journeys Ahead.

From a single pilgrim group in Hyderabad in 1950 to a travel company serving thousands of travellers across India and international destinations, the SSB Travelz story has been shaped by one thing above all:

Trust.

Trust from pilgrims.

Trust from families.

Trust from senior citizens.

Trust from students and educational institutions.

Trust from corporate travellers.

Trust from generations of customers.

The company has travelled through seven decades of change, from an era of traditional travel planning to a world of digital travel management.

Yet the fundamental idea remains unchanged:

Take care of the traveller.

That was important in 1950.

It is important today.

And it will remain important tomorrow.

The Journey Continues

A 75-year legacy is not created by one person or one generation.

It is created by everyone who becomes part of the journey.

The founder who started the vision.

The family that carried it forward.

The employees who planned the tours.

The guides who accompanied travellers.

The partners who supported each journey.

And most importantly, the thousands of travellers who placed their trust in SSB Travelz.

To everyone who has travelled with us, recommended us, returned to us and become part of our story:

Thank you.

The first 75 years have given us a legacy.

The next chapter gives us an opportunity.

An opportunity to create more journeys.

More memories.

More relationships.

More destinations.

And more reasons for travellers to say:

“We travelled with faith, and came back with unforgettable memories.”

SSB Travelz

Tourism With Faith.