Velankanni Darshan Yatra Package (2 Days)
2-day Velankanni Darshan tour from Trichy: Velankanni and Nagore. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹4,540 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
24° – 29°C
November in Velankanni Darshan Yatra Package (2 Days)
Description
2-day Velankanni Darshan tour from Trichy: Velankanni and Nagore. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹4,540 per person.
This 2 days 1 night itinerary covers 5 handpicked stops, including Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Our Lady's Tank, Evening rosary procession and more. October–March; the annual feast in late August and early September draws huge crowds is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 1-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 Darshan Yatra Package (2 Days)
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 23°C – 36°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Trichy to Velankanni
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Trichy in the morning. Drive from Trichy to Velankanni (about 146 km, 3 hrs). Check in at your hotel in Velankanni. Drive across the Kaveri delta to Velankanni on the Bay of Bengal. Visit the white Gothic Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, raised to a basilica in 1962, and its museum of offerings from pilgrims. Walk the pilgrim path to Our Lady's Tank, where the Virgin is believed to have appeared to a shepherd boy, and attend the evening Mass and rosary procession. Overnight stay in Velankanni.
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Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health
The great white basilica of Velankanni.
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Our Lady's Tank
The shrine at the site of the first apparition.
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Evening rosary procession
The candle-lit procession around the basilica.
Morning Mass, Nagore and back
Attend the early Mass, visit the Morning Star church and walk on the beach. On the way back, stop at the Nagore Dargah, the shrine of the 16th-century Sufi saint Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed, visited by people of every faith. Drive from Velankanni to Nagore (about 19 km, 30 min) and from Nagore to Trichy (about 153 km, 3 hrs), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Trichy. The tour ends here.
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Morning Star Church
The church at the site linked to the shipwrecked Portuguese sailors.
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Nagore Dargah
The shrine of a 16th-century Sufi saint, with tall minarets.
Tour Overview
A pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health at Velankanni, the "Lourdes of the East", with Masses in many languages, the shrine at Our Lady's Tank, and the Nagore Dargah close by.
This 2-day, 1-night package starts and ends in Trichy. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
Highlights of the Velankanni Darshan Tour from Trichy
- Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health
- Our Lady's Tank
- Evening rosary procession
- Morning Star Church
- Nagore Dargah
Inclusions in the Velankanni Darshan Tour Package
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Trichy for the whole trip: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Velankanni Darshan 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
Online booking: pay just ₹499 to reserve your tour. The ₹499 is 100 percent refundable if you cancel at any time, and it is adjusted in your final payment.
50 percent of the tour cost: 3 days before the tour starts, after you receive your tour voucher.
Remaining balance: on the tour day.
Cancellation Policy
The ₹499 online booking amount is refunded in full whenever you cancel, for any reason.
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 Darshan Tour
Best time to visit: October–March; the annual feast in late August and early September draws huge crowds
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Velankanni, or similar.
Trip Cost Breakdown
Per-person pricing by group size
Route Map
Top Attractions
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.
Our Lady's Tank
The shrine at the site of the first apparition.
Evening rosary procession
The candle-lit procession around the basilica.
Morning Star Church
The church at the site linked to the shipwrecked Portuguese sailors.
Nagore Dargah
The shrine of a 16th-century Sufi saint, with tall minarets.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March; the annual feast in late August and early September draws huge crowds is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Trichy for the whole trip: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- 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
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: October–March; the annual feast in late August and early September draws huge crowds
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Velankanni, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
2 days and 1 night. It starts from Trichy on day 1 and you are back in Trichy on day 2.
For 2 persons it is ₹8,590 per person; for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹4,540 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
October–March; the annual feast in late August and early September draws huge crowds.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to