Here are the top 3 alternative websites to Tripadvisor.in for travel reviews, bookings, and recommendations:

1.HolidayIQ

• Why: Once a direct competitor to Tripadvisor in India, HolidayIQ (now part of Elong) still offers a large database of Indian hotel reviews, traveller ratings, and photos. It focuses heavily on domestic destinations and user-generated content tailored to Indian travellers.

2.Yatra.com (Reviews & Experiences section)

• Why: While primarily a booking site, Yatra has a robust Reviews feature for hotels, holidays, and destinations. Its highly trusted in India and provides authentic user feedback, especially for budget and luxury stays across India.

3.Google Travel (google.com/travel)

• Why: Google aggregates reviews from multiple platforms (including Tripadvisor, Booking.com, and individual users). Its fast, integrated with Maps, and often shows more recent and local reviews than Tripadvisor. The Explore feature helps discover destinations, hotels, and things to do with real-time pricing and ratings.

Honorable mention: Tripoto for community-driven travel stories and itineraries, though less focused on structured reviews.