Pilgrimage tours

Chennai St Thomas & Velankanni Pilgrimage

San Thome Basilica over the tomb of St Thomas, Little Mount and St Thomas Mount in Chennai, then Mass at Velankanni and a visit to the Nagore Dargah nearby.

Trip at a glance

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Starts inChennai
RouteChennai · Velankanni · Nagore
Places3 destinations
StateTamil Nadu, India
Ideal forPilgrimage tours, Family holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-BCFF1C

Best time to visit: November to February

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San Thome Basilica – Chennai

Trip overview

San Thome Basilica over the tomb of St Thomas, Little Mount and St Thomas Mount in Chennai, then Mass at Velankanni and a visit to the Nagore Dargah nearby.

The route spends 1 night in Chennai, 2 nights in Velankanni and 1 night in Nagore, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits pilgrimage tours and family holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Kapaleeshwarar TempleMarina BeachFort St. GeorgeBasilica of Our Lady of Good HealthOur Lady's TankMorning Star ChurchNagore DargahPeer MinaraNagore beach

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Chennai

Arrive via Chennai International Airport (MAA) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Kapaleeshwarar Temple: Colourful Dravidian temple in Mylapore

Day 2Chennai to Velankanni

Travel from Chennai to Velankanni by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
Check in at your Velankanni hotel
Morning Star Church: Church on the site of the second apparition

Day 3Velankanni: Nagore Dargah and Velankanni Beach

Nagore Dargah: Sufi shrine 12 km away, revered by all faiths
Velankanni Beach: Wide beach next to the basilica

Day 4Velankanni to Nagore

Travel from Velankanni to Nagore by private vehicle
Check in at your Nagore hotel
Nagore Dargah: Shrine of Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed, with five minarets

Day 5Depart from Nagore

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Tiruchirappalli Airport (TRZ) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours
Online darshan or registration booked through official channels where available
Comfortable pace and short walks planned for elders
Dress codes and rules for each shrine shared before you go
Daily drives kept short, with stops for children

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Chennai: Use Chennai as a starting day: a morning in Mylapore and an evening on the beach before driving down the East Coast Road.
Velankanni: Book rooms early if you are travelling for the feast; hotels near the basilica fill months ahead.
Nagore: Combine Nagore with Velankanni and the Thanjavur temples for a trip that visits shrines of three faiths.

At a glance

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Route: Chennai, Velankanni, Nagore
Ideal for: Pilgrimage tours, Family holidays
Best time: November to February; November to March
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-BCFF1C

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 4 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Chennai: November to February. Velankanni: November to February. Nagore: November to March.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Chennai (Chennai International Airport (MAA)). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

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