India Sacred Heritage Marvels Tour

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

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   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.

2. Day 2

   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. 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.

3. Day 3

   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.

4. Day 4

   Velankkani – Pondimadha church – Trichy

   After breakfast proceed to Pondimadha church Later proceed to Trichy and visit St. Lourdes church. Overnight stay is at Velankani.

5. Day 5

   Trichy – Tirunelveli

   After breakfast proceed to Tirunelveli and visit Kutralam falls Overnight stay is at Tirunelveli.

6. Day 6

   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.

7. Day 7

   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. 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.

8. Day 8

   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. 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.

9. Day 9

   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. 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.

10. 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. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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. 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.

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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.

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