Blog: My India Trip So Far

On May 5, 2025, I wrote about my grand dream of exploring India in a slow and sustainable manner. Some of you might’ve read the original blog, My Quintessential India Trip Dream. One year down the line, I think it’s only fair that I share an update on the humble progress I’ve made so far.

Long story short, I’m still slow-travelling my home state, Kerala. At this rate, it might take me years, even decades, to live my dream of exploring every state and union territory in India. Nonetheless, as someone who firmly believes in the mantra – “progress over perfection” and constantly strives to be “1% better every day,” I have no plans to give up on my dreams, especially the ones that give me genuine joy, and fulfillment.

Here’s a list of the places I’ve visited so far, and the links to the blogs I’ve written about those journeys. I will keep on adding to this list as my journey progresses. I hope it helps new readers navigate my site better and also to keep track of my journey. Thank you for being a part of it. 😊

I also have another selfish motive behind writing this. If any fellow dreamer stumbles on this blog , I hope it will give them the courage and motivation to continue pursuing their goals that are work-in-progress, too. Keep fighting! 💗

Kerala

Kollam

I started my journeys by exploring my hometown Kollam.

1. Sardar Vallabhai Police Museum – Part 1, Part 2
2. Thevally – Part 1, Part 2
3. Thirumullavaram
4. Thangasserry: Lighthouse, Breakwater Tourism Park, St Thomas Fort
5. Asramam Maidan: Sculptures, Rainy Walk, Sunny & Sonder
6. Asramam: Children’s Park, Adventure Park, Eight Point Art Cafe
7. British Residency, Cheenakottaram, Chinnakada Clocktower
8. Kollam Beach
9. Sambranikodi – Part 1, Part 2

Trivandrum

I spent a month in the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, or Trivandrum, exploring its touristy spots and hidden gems.

1. Kazhakuttam: 30 Days in Trivandurum – Chasing an Old Dream
2. A Father and Mother Without a Child
3. East Fort & Chalai Bazaar
4. Sreepadmanabhaswamy Temple & Methan Mani
5. Bombay Circus
6. The Simple Joys of Life – Waiting for a Stranger’s Bus
7. Palayam: Napier Museum, Sreechitra Enclave
8. Palayam Church & Connemara Market
9. Trivandrum Zoo: Aren’t We All Wild Animals Living in a Caged World?
10. Trivandrum Lulu Mall
11. Aakulam Lake & Bridge
12. Veli Tourist Village
13. Mall of Travancore
14. Vettucaud Church
15. Shankumugham Beach
16. Kerala Lalithakala Akademi
17. Kathirmudi Trek
18. Palayam: Ravi Varma Art Gallery
19. Sree Chitra Art Gallery: Roerich Paintings & Rumi’s Poetry, Indian Murals & Foreign Art
20. Palayam: Natural History Museum, CSI Mateer Memorial Church

Pathanamthitta

Kottayam

Alappuzha

Ernakulam

Thrissur

Palakkad

Kozhikode

To be continued…