I travelled all the way from Bangalore to Kochi to attend the Kochi Mega Meetup 2026, and it was absolutely worth the journey.
The day began at the Builders’ Association Hall with a warm meet & greet. Interacting with fellow Local Guides, sharing introductions, and being part of conversations celebrating 10 years of Connect set a very positive tone for the day. The hybrid setup was well managed, ensuring everyone felt included.
After the initial sessions, we headed out for the food & street walk with lunch, which was a lovely way to experience Kochi beyond the venue.
Post lunch, while the community continued with local exploration and a photo walk, I chose to explore Kochi with my family. What made this easy and stress-free was the clear planning guidance and travel inputs provided by the core team, from routes to places and overall coordination, everything was thoughtfully shared in advance.
A big thank you to the core team for the seamless arrangements throughout the meetup. Special thanks to @TravellerG sir @SonamW ma’am @Rahul001 @SarathUpendran @Manishhh @SudhanshuTuti and many others for their constant support and guidance, which helped make the entire experience smooth and memorable.
Travelling from Bengaluru for this meetup reminded me why I value such community events, meaningful connections, shared knowledge, and the freedom to experience a city in your own way.
Grateful to be part of Kochi Mega Meetup 2026 and the #Connect10 celebration 
Kochi, Kerala, India
January 25, 2026
Have you ever mixed a community meetup with a family trip? 
