Basilica Of Our Lady Of Lourdes, Poondi From Trichy

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About this activity

Visit a Minor Basilica situated in the small village of Poondi in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The Basilica dates back to the 18th century when an Italian Jesuit missionary, Fr. C.J. Beschi, visited India to spread Christianity. The present day Basilica was built in 1890 and is a brilliant piece of neo-Gothic architecture.

Highlights

Gothic and French architectural style
Relic of the True Cross
Statue of our Lady of Lourdes

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: SITA World Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: 02 bottles of mineral water per person
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Food or drink, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Guide

Itinerary

Poondi Madha Church

2 hours

You will be picked up from your hotel in Trichy and driven to the village of Poondi, an hour’s drive away.

The Basilica is a great piece of Gothic and French architectural styles and has a main tower that is 220 feet high. A row of statues of the 12 Apostles along with statues of St. Francis Xavier and Fr. C.J. Beschi stand above the portico of the Basilica.

Under the dome of the Basilica is the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, one of the three original statues that were made in France after the apparition of Our Lady at Lourdes. The Basilica also contains a relic of the True Cross, believed to be the one on which Christ was crucified. The shrine was declared a Minor Basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1999 and is a pilgrimage center for Catholics.

After your visit, enjoy lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant.

After lunch you will be driven back to Trichy and dropped off at your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

Pickup points

Star Residency
Sri Muthaiah Hotels
Pla Rathna Residency
RBS Nest
Shaans I Suites
Krishna Vibe
SRM Hotel Annexe
Capital O 7191 Shri Subham Residency
Rohini ApartHotel
Ibras Residency Trichy
Mayas Kem Pride
Sugar Residency

and 52 more pickup points

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for participants with back problems.
Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
Children must be accompanied by an adult