Velankanni Goa Tour
We offer a comprehensive and splendid 8 days pilgrimage trip package that has abundant options to explore. The spiritual locations situated in the beautiful south and western parts of our country, offer an enchanting experience that would fascinate you and enlighten your mind internally, leaving behind a revitalized experience to cherish for a life time. We entice you to discover the beauty of the holy churches based in Velankanni, over to the ones defining spirituality in Chennai, all that would leave you asking for more, we urge you to explore all of them along with much more in Goa.
Day 01: Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)
Our representative would meet you at the Trichy International airport in order to transfer you to the Hotel. You can unwind yourself with an overnight stay at the hotel and if you can take some time out, we can explore the temples of Trichy.
Day 02: Trichy - Velankanni
After you have your breakfast we would start for Velankanni that is well known for the eminent church of our Lady of Health. You would check in to the Hotel upon arrival, while you would be free to explore the region further in the evening. Thereafter you can enjoy an overnight stay here.
Day 03: Velankanni
The day is planned for you to explore the spirituality of the mother Velankanni church. Post which, there is an overnight Hotel stay planned. This church was built is in the honor of Lady of Health. It is a belief that it possesses miraculous powers. This church being situated at the shores of Bay of Bengal at Elliot’s beach in Besant Nagar, gives you a pleasant view of the ocean. It is believed that Mother Mary with Jesus once visited this small city in 16th century. Since then it is visited by many Christian devotees. Devotees visiting this church offer candles in various forms and seek blessing from Mother Mary and Jesus. It is a tradition to offer specific organ shaped candles get rid of many physical complications such as heart diseases, cancer and tuberculosis.
Day 04: Velankanni - Trichy – Chennai
Right after breakfast we drive down to Trichy. Upon arrival we transfer you to the airport to get on the corresponding flight to Chennai.
Day 05: Chennai
We welcome you to Chennai. After breakfast we plan to take you through the city and explore the Chennai Churches, including St. Mary's Church, Christ the King Church, Little Mount Church, Fort St. George, Theosophical Society, St. Andrew's Church, San Thome Basilica and Luz Church.
Fort St. George was built in 1640 A.D. by Francis Day and Andrew Cogon. It was named after Saint George of England, and contains Saint Mary’s church and fort museum. St. Mary’s church being the oldest tombstones built by the British in the courtyard amidst the Fort Museum which has a unbelievable collection of memorabilia of British east India company.
San Thome Basilica is situated at the Marina Beach which was named after Saint Thomas and it is a belief that he visited India in 52 A.D. and that he was killed outside the city at St. Thomas Mount in 72A.D.We will also visit other famous churches like Church, Little Mount Church, St. Andrew's Church, Christ the King Church.
When you come back to the Hotel, your dinner will be served at the hotel restaurant.
Day 06: Chennai - Goa
Following your breakfast we would transfer you to the airport to take on the flight to Goa, while our representative would meet you at the Goa airport to take you to the Hotel. The day is free for you to explore through the activities and adventures in Goa, while the night is schedule at the Hotel.
Goa is a very popular tourist destination in India, being an ancient Portuguese colony that developed into a division of Indian republic back in the year 1961. The city has elements of the primeval traditions, mostly injected in all its churches, bungalows and outline of the city.
Day 07: Goa
The whole day will be kept at your leisure to explore through the fun and sporty aspect of the place, while you unwind overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: Goa - Departure
We will transfer you to the airport to get on the flight for your distinct destination over Mumbai or Delhi.