Sacred Marvels Of India
Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Velankanni – Pondimadha Church – Trichy – Manapad - Uvari – Kanyakumari – Alleppey Houseboat – Cochin – Coimbatore – Mysore - Bangalore - Goa – Mumbai.
Overview
A religious believer in any culture may sometimes look beyond the shrine feel the call of some distant holy place renowned for miracles and the revivification of faith, and resolve to journey there. The goal of the journey, in the sacred site, whatever the culture, the general features of a pilgrim's journey are remarkably similar. A generalized account of one woman's pilgrimage may thus serve to illustrate the process. Typically, it is a journey to a shrine or other location of importance to a person's beliefs and faith, although sometimes it can be a metaphorical journey into someone's own beliefs.
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Hotel
Transport
Trip Highlights
- Visit by St. Patrick’s Church and Infant Jesus church
- Visit St. Philomino Churchat Mysore
- Visit St Michael Church and Bethesda International Prayer Centre
- Visit St. Lourdes church and Pondimadha Chruch
- Visit Manapad Church and uvari Church
- Visit our lady of health shrine and basilica
- Visit Shrine Of Our Lady Of Lourdes, Villianur
- Tour of Old Goa Se Cathedral and St Francis of Assisi
- The Church of Mae de Deus and Rachol Seminary
- Church of St.Thomas, Monte hill, NossaSenhora de Penha de Franca Church
- Visit Dona Paola and Goa Cruise Tour
- Visit St. Michael's Church and Gateway of India
Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Chennai
Arrive at Chennai Airport and meet our representative. Chennai, “The Gateway to Southern India”. Later visit Chennai sightseeing Marina Beach, Anna Memorial and M.G.R. Memorial. Overnight stay is at Chennai.
Day 02: Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
After breakfast proceed to Mahabalipuram and visit Five Rathas, Arjuna Penance, Krishna Mandapam, Shore Temple and Beach. Later proceed to Pondicherry to visit "Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes", Villianur “Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus” and "The Church of Our Lady of Angels”. Overnight stay is at Pondicherry.
Day 03: Pondicherry – Velankkani
After breakfast proceed to Kalani Dam. Then proceed and visit Pondimadha church. Later proceed to visit Annai Velankani church-“our lady of health shrine and basilica” and have Special prayers. Overnight stay is at Velankanni.
Day 04: Velankkani – Pondimadha church – Trichy
After breakfast proceed to Pondimadha church. Later proceed to Trichy and visit St. Lourdes church. Overnight stay is at Velankani.
Day 05: Trichy – Tirunelveli
After breakfast proceed to Tirunelveli and visit Kutralam falls. Overnight stay is at Tirunelveli.
Day 06: Tirunelveli – Manapad – Uvari – Kanyakumari
After breakfast proceed to Manapad Church and uvari Church. Later proceed to Kanyakumari and visit Vivekananda Rock, Gandhi Mandapam, Tiruvalluvar Statue. Overnight stay is at Kanyakumari.
Day 07: Kanyakumari – Alleppey Houseboat – Cochin
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey Houseboat cruise which is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters. Sit back and relax while the boat house through paddy fields, coconut lagoons, coir villages and narrow serene backwater canals. Later proceed to Cochin and visit Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St. Francis church and Santa Cruz Basilica. Overnight stay is at Cochin.
Day 08: Cochin – Coimbatore
After breakfast proceed to Coimbatore, known as “Manchester of India” “Textile City” to visit St Michael Church and Bethesda International Prayer Centre, Karunya Nagar. Overnight stay is at Coimbatore.
Day 09: Coimbatore – Mysore
After breakfast proceed to Mysore derived its name from a demon named Mahishasuran, who was killed by Chamundeeshwari. It is also known as "The City of Palaces". It is famous for its silk and also thriving sandal wood incense center. Later proceed to visit St. Philomino Church, Mysore Maharaja’s palace, which was designed by Henry Irwin and build between 1897 and 1912 and Brindavan Garden. Overnight stay is at Mysore.
Day 10: Mysore – Bangalore
After breakfast proceed to Bangalore, which is the capital of Karnataka state, it is known as "The Garden City of India” "Silicon Valley of India ", "Fashion Capital of India", "The Pub City of India". Later visit Bangalore sightseeing tour by St. Patrick’s Church, Infant Jesus church, Botanical Garden, Tipu Sultan Summer Palace, Museum, Art Gallery, Vidhan Soudha(Secretariat of Karnataka State Legislative Assembly hall) and Cubbon Park. Overnight stay is at Bangalore.
Day 11: Bangalore – Goa
After breakfast, you will drop in Bangalore airport and fly to Goa. Reach Goa and transfer into hotel. Later proceed to have the tour of Old Goa which is famous for its churches that are few of the most important ones in the country and are the oldest ones.
We will start our tour with Se Cathedral which is the largest church in the whole of Asia. Dedicated to St. Catherine, this church was built in a pure Portuguese Gothic style. Nearby this place we have Basilica of Bom Jesus which is listed as a world heritage site that was erected to pay homage to Bom Jesus.
From here we will proceed to Church of St Francis of Assisi that was built in 1521, today this church houses rich collection of beautiful paintings and is notable for its Mosaic Corinthian interior design. The tour will be followed by the Church of Lady of Rosary that is listed in UNESCO world heritage sites.
The trip shall continue around few more churches like Tower of St. Augustine and Church of Saint Cajetao. Then you’ll return to the hotel Overnight stay is at Goa.
Day 12: Goa
After breakfast proceed for The Church of Mae de Deusthat is situated 13kms fromPanaji covered with picturesque surroundings, in the village of Saligao. The shrine of the miraculous statue of Mae de Deus (Mother of God) was brought from the ruins of the convent of Mae de Deus at Old Goa. From here we will visit Rachol Seminary that was built in 1521 by the Portuguese and is situated on the banks of river Zuari, 12 Kms from Margao in south of Goa.
Later we will visit The Church of St. Ana located at Talaulim which is a remarkable piece of ancient Christian architecture dedicated to St. Ana was built in 1695. This church is covered with picturesque surroundings.
After lunch proceed to Museum of Christian Art, Racholand spend some time exploring this place. Later we will proceed for Panjim and visit Dona Paola which is a famous tourist destination near Capital of Goa, enjoy the sunset and later return to the hotel. Overnight stay is at Goa.
Day 13: Goa
After breakfast proceed for Curtorim and visit St. Alex Church that was built in 1597 and is one of the oldest churches in Goa, from here we will proceed for NossaSenhora da Penha de Franca this church is dedicated to a Spanish saint and is today held in very high regard by seafarers, who had managed to survive the tough voyage to India.
We will visit a few more churches like Monte Hill and Church of St.Thomas and later to a local museum called Palacio do Deao.
The trip shall end with a luxury cruise tour on River Mandovi that will be accompanied with local Goan dance and cuisine with a view of sunset behind the mountains after which you’ll return to the hotel. Overnight stay is at Goa
Day 14: Goa – Mumbai
After breakfast, you will drop in Goa Domestic Airport and fly to Mumbai. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Later visit St. Michael's Church, Kamala Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar Hill, offering a panoramic view of Marine Drive & Chowpatty Beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India and drive through the Crawford Market, Marine Drive and flora Fountain. Overnight stay is at Chennai.
Day 15: Mumbai: Airport Drop
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport. Leave our country carrying with you magical memories of our tour.
Important Information
Hotel Details:
- The Hotels used are normally First Class Hotel ranging in the 3 Star Category. Even we also provide optional hotels which you can choose to enhances based on your budget.
- Hotel accommodation is on Double Sharing Basis.
- Daily Buffet / Fixed Menu Breakfast as per Plan mentioned in the Package.
- The Hotels are subject to availability. In case of unavailability in the mentioned Hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category Hotel.
- Standard Check-in at 12.00 Noon & Check-out at 09.00AM. But for some Hotels, Check-in & Check-out at10.00, 11.00 AM or 12.00 or 01.00 Noon it depends upon the Hotel rule. Kindly coordinate.
- Non AC Rooms are provided in Hill Stations due to low temperature.
Transportation Details:
- All Transfers and Sightseeing by Air-condition Private Transport as per the itinerary.
- Transportation for entire round: (02 -03pax) Etios or Indigo/ (04 – 05pax) Innova/ (06 – 12pax) Tempo Traveller or similar for all categories as per the itinerary. Vehicle is as per the itinerary and not on disposal basis.
- Guests have to coordinate with the Driver and Guide, to leave the Hotel on time so as to ensure that the sightseeing locations have reached on time.
- All Toll, Parking, Permit, Driver Allowance, Fuel Cost and Transportation Tax.
Notes:
- Our Company Terms and Conditions apply.
- All sightseeing is subject to Weather and Political Conditions in the Destination.
- Do carry comfortable walking shoes.
- It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card).
- Shopping would be on your own arrangements.
Packages Exclude
- Any Meals/ en-route Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Cost due to upgrading or changing hotels, Room type, category etc. and late check out, if any.
- Any entry fees for Monuments, Tourist Places, Temple, Monasteries, Gardens, Plantation, Park, Sanctuary, Forest, Rides, Safaris, Boating, Rafting, Skiing, Skating, Cable Car / Ropeway Rides, Helicopter Rides, additional sightseeing tours/ excursions not included in the itinerary.
- Porter age at Hotels and Airports, Insurance, Tips, Room Service, Laundry, Mineral Water, Alcoholic or Non Alcoholic Beverages, Phone Calls, Room Heaters, Video Camera, Still, Personal Nature viz etc.
- Package does not include fees for any Pooja/ Dharsan/ Aarthi, Gurusamy, Pooja Material etc.
- Expense caused by factors beyond our control like Rail and Flight Delays, Roadblocks, and Vehicle Mal-Functions, Political Disturbances, Strike etc.
- Air, Rail or Surface fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified.
- Supplement charges applicable for Long weekends and Festivals. Compulsory Gala Dinner will be charged extra for Christmas and New Year Eve.
- Any item or service not specifically mentioned in "Inclusions" column.
- Govt. Service Tax of 3.09 % .