Tour of Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health in Velankanni from Thanjavur

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About this activity

Velankanni is a small town in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its Roman Catholic Latin Rite Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health. Also known as the "Lourdes of the East", nearly 2 million pilgrims visit the Basilica every year. Three miracles have been reported around the area where the Basilica stands although the Holy See has not sanctified any of these.

Highlights

Drive to the Basilica past the South Indian countryside
Gothic style of architecture of the Basilica
Three miracles attributed to Our Lady of Good Health

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
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: 02 bottles of mineral water per person
Included: Entrance fee
Included: Local English speaking guide
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health

2 hours Admission included

You will be picked up from your hotel in Thanjavur in the morning and driven to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health.

The origins of the church can be traced back to the mid-16th century. Three miracles were reported from the area around the Basilica - the apparition of Mary and the Christ child to a slumbering shepherd boy, the curing of a lame man and the rescue of Portuguese sailors from a violent storm. The Basilica was finally built by Portuguese sailors. Built in the Gothic style, the Basilica contains three chapels. The shrine started as a thatched chapel in the mid-sixteenth century and became a parish church in 1771 when the Catholics in India were under persecution from the Dutch. In 1962 it was granted the special status of a Minor Basilica by Pope John XIII.

Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

You will be picked up from fixed point / hotel in the city center .

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
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking.
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.
Name and gender as on passport, passport number, expiry date and country of issuance are required at time of booking. Please carry the passport on the day of the tour.
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.