G.S. Manikuttan of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala set an elite record for completing the longest solo journey by a car. He started his journey from Cheriyakonni, Kerala on August 13, 2023 at 7:10 pm and visiting all over India finished at Cheriyakonni, Kerala on November 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm, covering a distance of 68,971 in 99 days. This elite record was acknowledged on February 28, 2024, in recognition of his attempt.