Travelled 2500 Kms for Kochi Mega Meet up, 2026

[SudhanshuTuti]

The 1st mega meet up of the year 2026 scheduled in Kochi, Kerala on 25 January 2026 . I was excited to visit this beautiful state after a year.

Towards Kochi: I started my train journey of around 1200 km from my base Vijayawada Junction - Review to Ernakulam South - Review

Its’ Meetup Time: Reached the venue for meetup Builders Association of India
In my first Mega meet up, Bengaluru 2025, I reached a bit late, so I made sure to reach on time. With that excitement I arrived before anyone else apart from the core team welcoming the Local Guides who have arrived across India.

Session where LGs learnt insights from seasoned speakers

Attendees posing for a group photo

Local Guides enjoying the delicious regional meal after the knowledge sharing session

After recharging our batteries through lunch, we headed towards Bastion Bungalow in Fort Kochi

As the sun was setting, we headed back to our stay in Kochi.

The hotel where fellow LG stayed Hotel Excellency, Kochi
We had dinner pe charcha (discussion at dinner) at the attached Ernakulam Restaurant with @Rahul001 @SarathUpendran @SonamW @Gurukrishnapriya and called it a day

Returning back with memories I had to return back on Republic Day for which I reached early morning at Cochin International Airport (COK) while transiting to Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR)

Before leaving from Bengaluru, on the way I tried the popular South Indian thali at Priyadarshini Restaurant, Bengaluru

Finally on my way to Vijayawada, I boarded my home bound train from Krishanarajapuram Railway Station, a sub urban railway station in Bengaluru

Thank you to all the local guides who attended the event physically as well as through virtual mode.
Shoutout to core team to for such amazing arrangements @TravellerG ji @Rahul001 @SarathUpendran @Chackochhan
See you all at the upcoming meet up, till then take care and keep Connecting!

[TusharSuradkar]

Heartiest congratulations on attending another mega meetup, dear @SudhanshuTuti

I greatly appreciate you taking the time and effort to travel long distances all over India and connect with local guides

I remember your presence at the Pune mega meetup last year, where everyone really enjoyed the charm and energy you brought to the event

Looking forward to meeting you soon

[Annaelisa]

Ein schöner Rückblick auf das Treffen @SudhanshuTuti

[SonamW]

Very well conceived post , loved your narration

[Ssiddharth2000]

Excellent recap of an amazing mega meet-up in Kochi @SudhanshuTuti Glad to see you participating in another grand meet-up. Congratulations

[ShreyaMusings]

Your journey was commendable, all the memories you created with fellow local guides will be remembered forever. @SudhanshuTuti beautiful pictures

[ALG87]

Awesome stories, @SudhanshuTuti!
2.500 kms is a huge number. I’m glad you enjoyed the meetings there.
Thank you for sharing this story here.

[SudhanshuTuti]

Thank you for the appreciation @TusharSuradkar sir. I also have fond memories of the Pune Diwali Mega Meetup 2025. Indeed, the connection we build through in person gathering is something intangible but far valuable. Looking forward for more such meetups

[SudhanshuTuti]

Thank you for the appreciation @Annaelisa

[SudhanshuTuti]

Thank you @SonamW ji. Looking forward to more such meeting in future.

[SudhanshuTuti]

Thank you @Ssiddharth2000 for your appreciation. Indeed, it was worth the travel.

[SudhanshuTuti]

Thank you @ShreyaMusings for your appreciation. Absolutely the memories we create are priceless.

[SudhanshuTuti]

Thank you for your beautiful comment @ALG87. Credit also goes to the core organizing team which informed us well in advance, so that LGs can plan their itinerary comfortably.

[SonamW]

@SudhanshuTuti definitely looking ahead.

[Gurukrishnapriya]

Well conceived write-up @SudhanshuTuti right from your starting point till reaching back to your place. Thanks for tagging me and sharing your experiences and beautiful photos. I went back to the Meetup memory Lane. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post. Will meet again.

[SudhanshuTuti]

Thank you @Gurukrishnapriya ma’am. Your enthusiasm is amazing. I am still wearing the TN Local Guides band given by you. Looking forward to more such meetups.

[TravellerG]

Firstly, Sorry for missing your post for 7 days… kindly excuse me…
Excellent post…yes, I can understand the different things you had undertaken to make the mission successful…
Secondly, thank you very much for travelling all the way and attending the Kochi Mega Meet-up with full keenness - you were an excellent companion too - highly appreciate.
Hope to see you in the next meet up, physically or virtually.
With sincere regards

[SudhanshuTuti]

Thank you @TravellerG sir for appreciation. It is always pleasure to meet and learn from you. Yes, looking forward to see you sir again.

[TravellerG]

@SudhanshuTuti

looking forward to see you sir again

Most sincerely… with loads of love, dear @SudhanshuTuti
Regards