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According to the Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG), Universal Health Coverage (UHC) aims to guarantee that everyone, everywhere should have access to healthcare without facing any financial hardships . Health was listed as a basic human right in Article 25 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and it was reaffirmed in Article 12 of the 1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights . As it recognizes health as a fundamental right under Article 21 of its constitution, India's commitment to UHC and SDG 3 aims to ensure the same . However, the issue of affordable healthcare in India is still debatable due to numerous shortcomings, including a lack of facilities, equipment, high-quality services, and an unbalanced doctor-to-patient ratio. People frequently move from one location to another, primarily from rural to urban cities, in search of better medical care. According to data from the 65th National Sample Survey Organization report, rural Indians make at least 86% of all medical trips . Additionally, more than 60% of rural residents travel outside of their home states for major disease medical treatment . By using travel accounts of patient from nearby states to the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in New Delhi, the study seeks to explore and analyse the factors that affect getting access to healthcare. Over the years, AIIMS has established a prestigious reputation in the field of medicine thanks to its super speciality facility and exceptional services. The hospital receives patients from all over the nation for medical care. The journey of various respondents from various states seeking better medical care at AIIMs New Delhi was documented by the study. The researcher has also suggested a course of action for resolving the problems raised with India's healthcare accessibility at the conclusion of the study. The current study is part of the researcher's ongoing Doctoral Program (PhD).