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Christian Tour
04 Nights / 05 Days
Chennai (1N) – Pondicherry (1N) – Velankanni (1N) -Poondi – Thanjavur (1N) – Trichy
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Overview
The Christian Tour of Tamil Nadu is a deeply spiritual journey that takes you across some of the most significant Christian pilgrimage sites in South India. Beginning in Chennai, travelers will explore the historic Santhome Basilica, one of the only three churches in the world built over the tomb of an apostle of Jesus, and the serene St. Thomas Mount Church. The journey then continues to Pondicherry, with its French colonial charm and grand Catholic churches such as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The highlight of the tour is a pilgrimage to Velankanni Madha Basilica, famously known as the “Lourdes of the East,” which draws devotees from all over the world seeking blessings from Our Lady of Health. Along the way, you will also visit the Poondi Madha Basilica in Thanjavur and the historic Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica in Trichy. This tour beautifully blends history, devotion, and culture, offering pilgrims and travelers an opportunity to experience Tamil Nadu’s rich Christian heritage in a soulful and meaningful way.
Highlights
Santhome Basilica – built over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle
St. Thomas Mount Church – serene hilltop shrine in Chennai
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pondicherry – Gothic-style with stained glass artistry
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry – also known as Samba Kovil
Velankanni Madha Basilica – world-renowned shrine of Our Lady of Health
Poondi Madha Basilica, Thanjavur – major pilgrimage site of the Immaculate Conception
Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica, Trichy – 100-year-old Gothic-style church in St. Joseph’s College complex
Itinerary
Day 01 Chennai
We welcome our fellow tourists of the Tamil Nadu tour package and commence our tour by visiting St. Santhome Church with our tour operators which is one of the only three churches in the world which is made over the tomb of an apostle of Jesus. Being the principal church, it is one of the important pilgrimage centers for the Christians in India. Then we head on to St. Thomas Mount Church which is almost 500 years old, situated on a small hillock. The peace within the church sitting at the top of the hill gives a calm and serene experience. We then head to our hotel and call it a day.
Day 02 Chennai – Pondicherry
After a heavy breakfast, we leave for Pondicherry, India. The first place of the visit there is Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus which portrays the life of Jesus and saints of Catholic Church through exceptional tainted glass panels. After spending some time in the church, we head on to Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Also known as Samba Kovil, Immaculate Conception Church is the mother church of Cuddalore and Roman Catholic Archdiocese, a beautifully sculpted church and a must-visit place. With the leisure time afterward you can choose to do whatever you wish.
Day 03 Pondicherry – Vailankanni
With our stuffed stomachs, we proceed to Velankanni Madha Church, which is the most sacred and frequently visited pilgrimage place, well-known for the shrine of Basilica that is dedicated to ‘Lady of Health’. It is located in a small town of Velankanni in Tamil Nadu. You can devour and stroll around the town with your loved ones exploring the simplicity around.
Day 04 Vailankanni – Poondi – Thanjavur
We resume our tour from Poondi Madha Basilica situated at Poondi, a small village in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Being declared as a permanent pilgrimage center of our Lady of Immaculate Conception, Poondi Madha Basilica holds a history of its central roof, which is in stories even today. Indulge and know more about this story from the natives of this village.
Day 05 Thanjavur – Trichy
We leave from Thanjavur after a scrumptious meal to Trichy in Tamil Nadu. Basilica of our Lady of Lourdes in St.Joseph’s College Complex is a hundred-year-old church built in Gothic style. Its antiquity from both inside and outside, prayers written in little notes attracts people from all faiths making it a must-visit place. You can soak in the various attractions of church and understand the culture of the place.We depart our ways to make ways in future to assist you always.
Inclusion
Pick up and Drop from Airport/ Railway Station by Individual Cab
Accommodation on Double Occupancy
Daily Breakfast
Dinners (For selected Package)
All transfers and sightseeing by Private car
Parking, Toll Tax, Fuel Expences. and Driver Expences
24 x 7 Ground Support
Best Time to Visit
The ideal time for this pilgrimage is from October to March, when the weather is cooler and pleasant for travel. The Feast of Our Lady of Good Health in Velankanni, celebrated every year from August 29 to September 8, attracts lakhs of devotees and is the most vibrant time to experience this holy site. Christmas and Easter are also celebrated with grandeur in all the churches, making these seasons spiritually uplifting for pilgrims.
Ideal For
Christian pilgrims seeking a soulful spiritual journey
Families looking for a religious and cultural experience
Faith travelers exploring South India’s Christian heritage
Devotees of Mother Mary and St. Thomas
Cultural explorers interested in colonial and Gothic architecture
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Policy and Terms
All prices are starting from, per person in Indian Rupees based on min 2 Adults travelling together.
Package is not valid during High Season, Festive Period, Peak Period & Long Weekends.
Any sightseeing mentioned on the arrival and departure day will be covered subject to time availability.
The vehicle will be arranged as per the planned itinerary. If you’d like to extend your travel or add extra sightseeing, it can be arranged with applicable additional charges.
All rates and availability are subject to change at the time of booking. We are not holding any rooms or blocking.
Confirmation of Hotels, Rooms, Car hire and Services are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof so that it can be produced when asked for.
For extra person, mattress will be provided not bed at all places.
Rooms offered will have one King or two Queen or Twin Beds and strictly subject to availability at the time of check-in.
Room category in all packages is the Base Category.
Premium category hotel rates will be dynamic and as per availability
Vehicle will be given Point to Point or at Disposal Basis as per selected itinerary.
All sightseeing are subject to weather conditions, political conditions in the destination.
All the prices are for Indian Nationals only, unless specified.
Standard Check-in time 12:00hrs – 14:00hrs and Check-out time is 10:00hrs – 12:00hrs (Noon) as per the hotel policy.
All guests are requested to carry documents for security purpose & hotel policy. Documents such as (Original photo ID proof with photo copy (Identity card – Voter ID card / Pass-port / Driving License) has in some places PAN Card and Aadhar Card is not acceptable.
Meals provided at the hotel (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) are based on a set menu. Anything other than the set menu will be charged extra. In room dining will be at an additional cost and has a different menu altogether. For any food related service issue we will not be responsible.
Please note that the given rates are based on securing accommodation at the specified hotels at different destinations. In case of any unavailability issues the hotels of equivalent category will be used. Further add on costs and cost reduction will be advised accordingly. Please note, the names of hotels mentioned only indicate that our rates are based on these hotels and it’s not to be assumed that accommodation is already confirmed at these hotels. In case the same hotels are not available, we will book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/ reduction whatever applicable) to you.
Distance and transfer time provided on the itinerary are for the reference only. We will not be responsible for any delay due to high traffic, processions, bad weather, interior resort location, etc.
It is advise to guests don’t leave any valuables in the vehicles, guests are responsible for their own belongings. Guests must ensure to collect their belongings while leaving the vehicle.
Hotels in the Hill Stations / Plantation destinations are mostly with Non A/C Rooms– kindly get it clarified if not specified to avoid any confusion.
Usage of the transportation services are limited from 08.00hrs to 20.00hrs. However the service between 06.00hrs to 08.00hrs & 20.00hrs to 22.00hrs can be extended with an additional driver’s Bata (each time) which has to be settled directly with the driver on a daily basis. Any usage between 22.00hrs & 06.00hrs has to be informed in advance – at the time of booking – as we can arrange it with additional charges to avoid any last minute disappointments / service denial.
Air conditioner in the vehicle would be functional only during the vehicle is on the move (not when the vehicle parked). And Air conditioner wouldn’t be functional during the drive through hill stations and Ghat Roads
Only those sightseeing points would be covered which is accessible by the type of vehicle booked.
Each sightseeing points / Temple visits (only which included in the itinerary) can be covered only once during the trip. If the guest want to do it multiple times, it is possible (if time permits) with additional payment (to be settled directly with the driver before proceeding for it) and the distance covered in such trips wouldn’t be considered in the kilometre allowance worked out in the package.
Sightseeing of additional destinations – other than the destinations participating in the itinerary – cannot be covered.