Chola country & the Cauvery · Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health
Velankanni group trip guide
Velankanni: Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health in Chola country & the Cauvery, Tamil Nadu. From Tiruchirappalli it is 147 km by road, 3–4 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Tiruchirappalli costs ₹8,700–10,700 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Tiruchirappalli
- 147 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1 day
- Best season
- December to February; the feast (29 August to 8 September) is the most crowded
- Fare from Tiruchirappalli
- ₹8,700–10,700 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Tiruchirappalli (TRZ)
Velankanni, on the coast near Nagapattinam, is one of India's best-known Christian pilgrim towns, built around the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health.
Its feast, from late August to the Nativity of Mary on 8 September, draws pilgrims of every faith.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Velankanni from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Chennai → Velankanni
₹19,700–24,200
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 330 km one way · 2 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
Family and parish groups from across the south come for prayer and the beach, often with Nagore.
Temples & pilgrimageBeaches & the sea
How far is Velankanni
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 330 km | 7–8 h | – |
| Coimbatore | 385 km | 8–9 h | Route: Coimbatore to Velankanni |
| Madurai | 265 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Tiruchirappalli | 147 km | 3–4 h | – |
| Karur | 232 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Palakkad | 423 km | 8–9 h | Route: Palakkad to Velankanni |
Group fares from Tiruchirappalli
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹6,000–8,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹7,300–9,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹8,700–10,700 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹10,000–12,700 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹19,200–26,000 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: December to February; the feast (29 August to 8 September) is the most crowded.
- Time to give it: 1 day.
- Who goes: Pilgrims, Families.
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Circuits that include Velankanni
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli (TRZ).
- Nearest railway station: Velankanni.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Velankanni
Approved operators who take groups to Velankanni. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
168 km by road from Velankanni
Fleet details on request
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
232 km by road from Velankanni
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
423 km by road from Velankanni
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Velankanni
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Tiruchirappalli-la irundhu Velankanni-ku evvalavu dooram? (How far is Velankanni from Tiruchirappalli?)
147 km by road: 3–4 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Velankanni-ku tempo traveller-ku evvalavu aagum? (What does a tempo traveller to Velankanni cost?)
Round trip from Tiruchirappalli (147 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹8,700–10,700, 40–49 seater bus ₹19,200–26,000. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Velankanni cost?
Round trip from Tiruchirappalli with driver: SUV / Innova ₹6,000–8,000; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹7,300–9,300; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹8,700–10,700; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹10,000–12,700; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹19,200–26,000. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Velankanni?
1 day. With the drive from Tiruchirappalli, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. Family and parish groups from across the south come for prayer and the beach, often with Nagore.
When is the best time to visit Velankanni?
December to February; the feast (29 August to 8 September) is the most crowded.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Velankanni from abroad?
Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli (TRZ). Nearest railway station: Velankanni. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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