Velankanni Basilica & the Kaveri Delta Coast
Velankanni draws millions of pilgrims a year to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, a shrine that has stood on this shore since the sixteenth century and is one of the most visited Catholic sites in Asia. The route runs through Thanjavur’s Chola capital and then down to the coast, with the delta’s canals, paddy and fishing villages either side of the road. A quiet, devotional three days.
- 3 / 2 nights
- Duration
- 3
- Destinations
- 3
- Planned days
- 2–20
- Travellers
- ₹12,100
- From, per person
- Easy
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Pickup included
- Best time: November to February. Avoid the first week of September unless you want the festival crowds; the 29 August to 8 September feast is enormous.
- Book 3 days ahead
Your itinerary
A 3-day route through Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur, Velankanni.
Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni
Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur (UNESCO)
Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam
The Kaveri delta coast and its fishing villages
3 days · tap a day to read the detail
- 1
Pick up at Tiruchirappalli airport. Morning at Srirangam’s Ranganathaswamy Temple, then Thanjavur for the Brihadeeswarar Temple. Overnight Thanjavur.
ThanjavurDinnerRanganathaswamy Temple, SrirangamBrihadeeswarar Temple - 2
- 3
Itineraries are indicative and may be re-sequenced for weather, road or permit conditions.
What's included
What's included
- 2 nights in 3-star or equivalent hotels on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver throughout
- Monument entry fees at Thanjavur and Srirangam
- All applicable taxes and parking
Not included
- Flights or train tickets
- Lunch and dinner unless listed
- Church offerings and donations
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
Additional information
Everything the operator has confirmed about how this trip runs.
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Group size
- 2–20 travellers
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start time
- 07:30
- Guide languages
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Best time to visit
- November to February. Avoid the first week of September unless you want the festival crowds; the 29 August to 8 September feast is enormous.
- Pickup
- Included
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Customisable
- Yes, on request
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
Good to know
Things to carry
- Modest clothing for the basilica and the temples
- Something to cover your head in the sun — the shrine forecourt is open
- Comfortable shoes for the shrine grounds
Important notes
During the annual feast, 29 August to 8 September, Velankanni is extremely crowded and accommodation is booked out months ahead.,Photography is restricted inside the basilica.,The route is flat delta country; expect a straightforward drive.
Terms & conditions
Prices are per person on twin sharing. Accommodation at Velankanni during the annual feast is subject to availability and peak pricing.
Frequently asked
Why book with us
Flexible cancellation
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
Local operators
Curated and run by vetted local operators
Guided in your language
English, Hindi, Tamil
Instant confirmation
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Planning Velankanni Basilica & the Kaveri Delta Coast?
3 days / 2 nights covering Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur, Velankanni. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with dates and a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation
Planning Velankanni Basilica & the Kaveri Delta Coast?
3 days / 2 nights covering Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur, Velankanni. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation