Mr. Hariharan was born in 1955 in Chelakara a small village in district Trissur in Kerala, Southern state of India. After completing his higher secondary education he came to Delhi, where his elder brother lived, in search of job. He learned stenography and simultaneously completed his graduation from Delhi University

In 1976 he joined a reputed Destination Management Company dealing inbound tourism and bringing foreign tourists to India. After 10 years long experience, in 1986 he started his own Destination Management Company along with his colleagues.

Mr. Hariharan has travelled all around the world for business and tourism promotion to India especially from Europe. He is very soft spoken and kind hearted. He enjoys a good reputation in the business and friends circle in India and abroad.