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Velankanni Christmas Tour Package from Chennai (3 Days)

3-day Velankanni Christmas tour from Chennai: Velankanni. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,770 per person.

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November in Velankanni Christmas

Velankanni Christmas Tour Package from Chennai (3 Days)

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3-day Velankanni Christmas tour from Chennai: Velankanni. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,770 per person.

This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 6 handpicked stops, including Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Christmas Eve mass, Our Lady's Tank and more. November–February is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Velankanni. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.

Weather in Velankanni Christmas

Best time: October to March

Average temperature range: 23°C – 36°C

Jan

27°

23° low

Feb

29°

24° low

Mar

31°

24° low

Apr

34°

27° low

May

34°

27° low

Jun

36°

28° low

Jul

36°

28° low

Aug

36°

27° low

Sep

33°

26° low

Oct

31°

25° low

NOW

Nov

29°

24° low

Dec

28°

23° low

Jan

27°

23° low

Feb

29°

24° low

Mar

31°

24° low

Apr

34°

27° low

May

34°

27° low

Jun

36°

28° low

Jul

36°

28° low

Aug

36°

27° low

Sep

33°

26° low

Oct

31°

25° low

NOW

Nov

29°

24° low

Dec

28°

23° low

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Chennai to Velankanni

Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Chennai in the morning. Drive from Chennai to Velankanni (about 329 km, 6 hrs 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Velankanni. In the evening, walk to the basilica, light candles, and attend Christmas Eve mass; the midnight mass is the most crowded, so go early for a place. Overnight stay in Velankanni.

  1. 1

    Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health

    The white Gothic-style basilica by the sea, raised to a minor basilica in 1962.

  2. 2

    Christmas Eve mass

    Masses through the evening and at midnight, in Tamil, English and other languages.

Day 2

Christmas Day in Velankanni and Nagore

Attend a Christmas morning mass, then visit Our Lady's Tank, the Morning Star Church and the shrine museum of offerings. After lunch, drive to the Nagore Dargah, the shrine of the Sufi saint Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed, with its five minarets, and walk on the beach at Velankanni in the evening. Overnight stay in Velankanni.

  1. 1

    Our Lady's Tank

    The pond where Mary is believed to have appeared to a shepherd boy in the 16th century.

  2. 2

    Morning Star Church

    A church on the spot of one of the apparitions, a short walk from the basilica.

  3. 3

    Nagore Dargah

    The 16th-century shrine of the Sufi saint of Nagore, visited by people of all faiths.

Day 3

Velankanni to Chennai

Attend an early mass if you like, then check out and drive home, with a lunch stop on the way. Drive from Velankanni to Chennai (about 331 km, 6 hrs 30 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Chennai. The tour ends here.

  1. 1

    Velankanni beach

    A last walk on the beach in front of the basilica.

Tour Overview

The Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health at Velankanni, on the Bay of Bengal near Nagapattinam, is one of the most visited Christian shrines in Asia, called the Lourdes of the East. Pilgrims of every faith come here to pray and give thanks.

Christmas Tour: 24–27 Dec 2026 (Christmas Fri 25 Dec + weekend)

Christmas falls on Friday 25 December 2026. On Christmas Eve the basilica holds midnight mass in several languages, with the white church lit up against the night sea and the square full of pilgrims; Christmas Day has masses from dawn. Late December is also pleasant on the coast after the northeast monsoon, warm and breezy.

This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Chennai. The route runs Chennai → Velankanni → Chennai, about 660 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Highlights of the Velankanni Christmas Tour from Chennai

  • Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health
  • Christmas Eve mass
  • Our Lady's Tank
  • Morning Star Church
  • Nagore Dargah
  • Velankanni beach

Inclusions in the Velankanni Christmas Tour Package

  • 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Chennai for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • GST on cab hire

Exclusions in the Velankanni Christmas Tour Package

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
  • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
  • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

Child Policy

Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)

Child 6 to 8 years: half charge

Child above 8 years: full charge

Payment Policy

20 percent advance at the time of booking

20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher

60 percent during the tour

For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.

Cancellation Policy

Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher

25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure

50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure

75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure

100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show

Important Travel Information for the Velankanni Christmas Tour

Best time to visit: November–February

Travel window: 24–27 Dec 2026 (Christmas Fri 25 Dec + weekend)

Route: Chennai → Velankanni → Chennai (about 660 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Tiruchirappalli and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Before you go: Velankanni is very crowded over Christmas; hotels near the basilica sell out weeks ahead and the roads into town are restricted on Christmas Eve, so book early. Dress modestly inside the basilica and keep phones silent during mass.

Hotels: 3-star hotel in Velankanni, or similar.

Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train

Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Chennai. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Persons Cab Bus Train
2₹13,660₹10,270₹10,020
3₹11,030₹9,240₹9,000
4–7₹9,810₹8,120₹7,870
8–10₹9,020₹7,610₹7,360
11–12₹7,650₹7,020₹6,770

Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.

With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Tiruchirappalli and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Route Map

Locating stops on the map…

Top Attractions

Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health

Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health

Known as the 'Lourdes of the East', this Roman Catholic shrine on the Coromandel coast commemorates apparitions of the Virgin Mary and is renowned for healing miracles. It draws pilgrims of many faiths, especially during its September festival (Nativity of Mary), when the town's population swells many times over. The church's documented history spans centuries, with Portuguese-era accounts linking it to sailors' vows of gratitude for safe passage.

1-2 hours FreeOpen daily 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM (mass times vary)
Christmas Eve mass

Christmas Eve mass

Masses through the evening and at midnight, in Tamil, English and other languages.

Our Lady's Tank

Our Lady's Tank

The pond where Mary is believed to have appeared to a shepherd boy in the 16th century.

Morning Star Church

Morning Star Church

A church on the spot of one of the apparitions, a short walk from the basilica.

Nagore Dargah

Nagore Dargah

The 16th-century shrine of the Sufi saint of Nagore, visited by people of all faiths.

Velankanni beach

Velankanni beach

A wide sandy beach along the Bay of Bengal, directly adjacent to the Basilica, offering a place for quiet reflection and prayer. Walking along the shore is a traditional part of the pilgrimage, with many visitors collecting sand or water as a memento. The beach is also the site of a cross and a small shrine, where pilgrims often pause to pray.

1 hour FreeOpen 24 hours

Who Is This Tour For

Pilgrims & Spiritual Travellers: A devotional trip built around temple visits and sacred sites, at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Comfortably fits a 3-day/2-night trip for couples, families or small groups.
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Best Time to Visit

November–February is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.

How to Reach

Pickup Point: Hotel or home
Approx. Distance: 660 km

What's Included / Excluded

Inclusions

  • 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Chennai for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • GST on cab hire

Exclusions

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
  • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
  • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

Hotels for This Tour

Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip

3-star hotel in Velankanni (or similar)

Packing Checklist

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • ID proof (for hotel check-in)
  • Basic first-aid/medication
  • Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
  • A shawl or stole to cover shoulders

Important Travel Information

Best time to visit: November–February

Travel window: 24–27 Dec 2026 (Christmas Fri 25 Dec + weekend)

Route: Chennai → Velankanni → Chennai (about 660 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Tiruchirappalli and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Before you go: Velankanni is very crowded over Christmas; hotels near the basilica sell out weeks ahead and the roads into town are restricted on Christmas Eve, so book early. Dress modestly inside the basilica and keep phones silent during mass.

Hotels: 3-star hotel in Velankanni, or similar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you go

3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Chennai on day 1 and you are back in Chennai on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.

Chennai → Velankanni → Chennai. That is about 660 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.

For 2 persons it is ₹10,020 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,770 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Chennai and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Tiruchirappalli and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.

This package is planned for 24–27 Dec 2026 (Christmas Fri 25 Dec + weekend). Book early: hotels fill up fast in this season.

Velankanni is very crowded over Christmas; hotels near the basilica sell out weeks ahead and the roads into town are restricted on Christmas Eve, so book early. Dress modestly inside the basilica and keep phones silent during mass.

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