India boasts of many sacred and beautiful churches that offer richly rewarding spiritual experiences. Explore the Popular Churches in India with Indian Panorama.
Arrive Bangalore
On arrival at Bangalore, our Tour Executive will be there to receive you and he would assist you to the hotel. Sightseeing can be arranged as per your arrival schedule. Here you can visit St. Mary's Basilica and Infant Child Jesus church. Other than churches, If interested you can visit Kemp Fort, Tippu Palace, Lal bagh garden and Cubbon Park or else next day morning start little early do the local sightseeing of Bangalore. Overnight stay at Bangalore.
Bangalore- Mysore: (Approx. 4.5hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to Mysore “The city of Palaces”. Here you can visit The St. Philomena's Church which is one of the oldest churches in India. The entire church is built in the Gothic style, is one of the largest Cathedrals in South Asia. Then if you wish, you can visit the other attractions of Mysore. Visit Mysore Palace, Chamundeeshwari temple at Chamundi Hills and Brindhawan garden. Evening you can do shopping as Mysore is famous for Mysore pak sweet and Mysore silk sarees. Overnight stay at Mysore
Mysore– Coimbatore: (Approx. 5hrs drive)
Today commence your drive to Coimbatore where you can visit Infant Jesus Church, Our Lady of Fatima Church and Bethesda International Prayer Centre. Evening if you wish you can spend time for shopping. Overnight stay at Coimbatore.
Coimbatore- Cochin: (Approx. 4. 5hrs drive)
This day drive to Cochin and visit the famous churches. St. Francis Church and Santa Cruise Basilica Church. If interested you can visit Jewish people worship place known as Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Fridays & Saturdays) and Dutch Palace (Closed on Friday) and Chinese fishing net. Evening if you wish you can attend the Kathakkali dance show. Overnight at Cochin
Cochin –Kovalam: (Approx. 5.5hrs drive)
Finish off your breakfast and drive to Kovalam “A beautiful beach destination’. Rest of the day relax and enjoy yourself at the beach. Here you have an option for Ayurveda massage (chargeable). Overnight stay at Kovalam
Kovalam – Kanyakumari: (Approx. 4hrs drive)
Today drive to Kanyakumari and visit The Church of St. Xavier which enjoys a great fame as a place of miracles from early times and then you can visit the major attractions like Vivekananda Rock, Gandhi Memorial, Kumari Amman temple and the tall statue of our Tamil Poet Tiruvalluvar and in the evening witness the beautiful sunset Overnight stay at Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari – Madurai: (Approx. 5.5hrs drive)
Wake up early in the morning and witness the beautiful sunrise and refresh yourself and proceed to Madurai. Enroute visit to the famous churches in Tuticorin and Manapad. Our Lady of Snow White church and church at Manapad & visit the church at Uvari “Sela Matha Church”. Later drive to Madurai and visit St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, St. Lourdes church at Pudur. You can also cover the major attractions of Madurai like Tirumala Nayakkar Palace and Meenakshi Amman temple where you can witness the beautiful Pillars and sculptures. Overnight stay at Madurai.
Madurai- Idaikattur – Vadipatti – Madurai (Approx. 2hrs one way)
This day have a day trip to Idaikattur and visit the famous church “The Sacred heart of Jesus” and Vadipatti to visit the St. Lourdes Mary Church. Return back to Madurai for an overnight stay.
Madurai –Trichy - Tanjore: (Approx. 4hrs drive)
Finish breakfast and proceed to Tanjore, Enroute visit the famous Catholic Church at Poondi “Poondi Matha Shrine Basilica” and then proceed to Trichy and visit St. Joseph church. Later if interested you can visit Sri Rangam Ranganathar Swamy temple and Rock fort temple which is 83m height as per the time limit. Then at Tanjore, I do not want you to miss the famous UNESCO monument, “The Bragadeeshwarar temple” Here you can enjoy witnessing the beautiful sculptures. Overnight stay at Tanjore
Tanjore – Velankanni: (Approx. 4hrs drive)
South India’s most historic and diverse city has a wealth of sightseeing and some great markets. If you time it right, once a year during the Dasara festival (September/October, depending on the lunar calendar) you can see a parade of elephants in the heart of Mysore. Overnight in Mysore
Velankanni – Pondicherry: (Approx. 4hrs drive)
Drive up into the hills and reach Kabini after around 4 hours. Here you’ll enter the Nilgiri Biosphere, South India’s largest area of protected habitat, which links National Parks in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. Head out on your first safari this afternoon. Overnight at Kabini/Nagarhole
Pondicherry –Acharapakkam Malai Madha - Chennai: (Approx. 4hrs drive)
Commence your drive to Chennai, Enroute visit Acharapakkam Malai Madha church and on arrival at Chennai check in at the hotel and relax rest of the day and in the evening if interested you can spend time for shopping. Overnight stay at Chennai
Chennai
Have your breakfast and proceed for sightseeing. You can visit St. Santhome Cathedral Church. The word Santhome or San Thome is derived from Saint Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. St. Thomas Mount which is associated with St. Thomas, the apostle of Christ, who is believed to have been martyred here. . In the afternoon visit to the Fort St. George and museum. Visit Velankanni church in Besant Nagar. Later if interested you can do the local sightseeing of visiting temples. Evening spend time at the beach side or you can spend time for shopping. Overnight stay at Chennai
Chennai – Departure
Today you will be transferred to the airport as per your departure schedule Tour ends !