VELANKANNI

How to book Chennai to Velankanni 1 Day Package?

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Itinerary for One Day Chennai to Velankanni Tour Package

Pickup from your Hotel at 5:00 AM

Tourism Place Plan to Depart By

• Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health - 10:30 AM

• Velankanni Museum - 11:30 AM

• Velankanni Beach - 1:00 PM

• Morning Star Church - 3:00 PM

Drop at your Hotel by 11:00 PM

Lunch 30 to 45 minutes. Please note that Lunch is not Complimentary and Not Included in this package.

2:00 PM

NOTE: You can visit all these places in Velankanni or remove any of the places that you don’t want to visit. However, inclusion of any other sightseeing place, except the ones mentioned below is not allowed with this Velankanni fixed itinerary package.

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What is Included in Chennai to Velankanni 1 Day Tour Package?

• Pick and drop to your Hotel / Home in Chennai

• Vehicle Hire for sightseeing as per the Itinerary

• Driver Batta

• Parking charges

What is Excluded in 1 Day Chennai to Velankanni Tour Package?

• Entry Fee for tourist attractions in Velankanni

• Multiple pickups (guests need to fix one place of pickup and drop)

• Breakfast, Lunch or any meal

• Lodging / Accommodation

• Vehicle beyond the mentioned time duration of the tour package

• Vehicle beyond the designated tour route

• Toll gate charges

• State permit and tax

Questions about the Tour?

In case of any query regarding the 1 Day Chennai to Velankanni tour package, feel free to call one of the service providers on below numbers 9940552004 Our travel advisors are happy to assist you 24/7.

What to see! A Quick Guide to Velankanni Sightseeing Tour from Chennai by Taxi

Below is the list of sightseeing places included in the 1 Day Chennai to Velankanni Sightseeing tour package.

1. Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health

Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health

• Plan to Depart by : 10:30 AM

• Must See / Things to Do: Worship the lady of Good Health

• Timings: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM

• Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days

• Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes

• Entry Fee: No Entry Fee

One of the country’s biggest Catholic pilgrimage centres is dedicated to Mother Mary popularly known as Lourdes of the East or the Lady of Good Health. Constructed in gothic style the church was built more than 600 years ago by Portuguese sailors.

It is believed that the church was founded supported with three miraculous events that includes the appearance of Mother Mary to a slumbering shepherd boy, the curing of a lame buttermilk vendor and the survival of Portuguese sailor assaulted by a violent sea storm. There have been no major evidences supporting these events.

Gaze at the inspiring church built in gothic architectural style which had several additions made by Portuguese sailors. Interior walls are beautifully decorated with paintings that showcase the story of Jesus Christ. The church was raised to the status of Basilica in 1962 by Pope John XXI and acquired the status of a Parish with Fr. Antonio de Rozario as the first Parish priest.

Pay your obeisance to Mother Mary holding baby Jesus in her hand. Devotees convey their prayers to Mother Mary seeking her blessings for good health by writing their wishes in a wish bag and tying them with a yellow string.

Once their wishes get fulfilled they remove their wish bag. Visitors would appreciate the inspiring building in white with an amazing red tiled roof and its innovative layouts.

2. Velankanni Museum

Velankanni Museum

• Plan to Depart by : 11:30 AM

• Must See / Things to Do: Worship Mother Mary

• Timings: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM

• Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days

• Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes

• Entry Fee: No Entry Fee

One day Velankanni local sightseeing tour takes you to the informative Church Museum that displays diverse exhibits especially the offerings made by the devotees. Gaze at the ship wrecks, ancient metal wares, valuable gold and silver offerings provided by the devotees. Set next to the Church, the museum also includes the collection of biblical incidents.

Another notable display includes a cathedral made entirely by coins and hundreds of letters and rock engravings. Devotees can also go through a varied collection of religious books that are well preserved at Annai Book Centre located above the museum.

3. Velankanni Beach

Velankanni Beach

• Plan to Depart by : 1:00 PM

• Must See / Things to Do:Carry home unique handicraft and silk products from the shops located on both sides of the amazing beach

• Timings: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM

• Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days

• Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes

• Entry Fee: No Entry Fee

Traverse along the coastal lane of the Bay of Bengal at the Velankanni beach where several devotees take a holy dip. Despite of the coastal area being badly hit by tsunami, it still has been a major place of visit at Velankanni. It is believed that the message sent through any sea reaches the shore of this mesmerizing beach. The beach itself makes for a great picnic spot.

4. Morning Star Church

Morning Star Church

• Plan to Depart by : 3:00 PM

• Must See / Things to Do: Karthigai Mandapam

• Timings: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM

• Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days

• Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes

• Entry Fee: No Entry Fee

Move forward to another church that radiates hope and belief with our one day Velankanni local town tour. The revered Morning Star Church spans over an area of 60000 square feet accommodating more than 10000 pilgrims.

Opened by Fernando Cardinal Filoni, the prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples the sacred shrine has two majestic 150 feet tall towers.