Velankanni

Velankanni is a major piligrimage center for the catholic community in India. It is the location of the Shrine of Our lady of Good Health dedicated to the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ.

By air

Nearest airport is Tiruchirappali that is about 165 kilometers from here. It is well connected to rest of India.

By rail

Vailankanni now has got its own railway station. Trains ply between Vailankanni and Nagapattinam/Nagore (train numbers 76813, 76817) every day. Check the Indian railway website for more information.

By road

Buses are available for Chidambaram, Chennai, Madurai, Pondicherry, Trichy(141 km) and Thanjavur (89 km). Buses run from Nagapattinam.
Velankanni is connected to all the major towns and cities in and around Tamilnadu. Regular bus services are available to Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Kanyakumari, Thanjavur and Pondicherry etc.

From Chennai

Universal Travels operates bus service from Chennai to Velankanni, the bus is a AC Seater bus. It departs from Chennai at 1pm.The Fare is Approximately ₹360.There is a Non A/C Seater/Sleeper which departs from Chennai at 9pm and the fare is ₹310/₹370. There is a Non A/C Seater/Sleeper which departs from Chennai at 10pm and the fare is ₹300/ ₹370. There is a Non A/C Seater which departs from Chennai at 11pm and the fare is ₹360. One can book the tickets from the following website.
http://www.universaltravels.in/site/unisite/index.jsp
RathiMeena Travels operates bus service from Chennai to Velankanni, the bus is a Volvo AC Seater bus. It departs from Chennai at 1:30pm and reaches Velankanni at 8pm.The Fare is Approximately ₹440.
PRN Subramanian Travels operates bus service from Chennai to Velankanni, the bus is a Volvo AC Seater bus. It departs from Chennai at 1:30pm and reaches Velankanni at 8pm.The Fare is Approximately ₹340.

From Bangalore

Gokulraj Travels operates bus service from Bangalore to Velankanni, the bus is a non AC Seater bus. It departs from Bangalore at 9pm and reaches Velankanni at 6am the next day.The Fare is Approximately ₹490.
SPS Travels(Rukma Travels) operates 2 buses from Bangalore to Velankanni, the bus is a non AC Seater/Sleeper bus. It departs from Bangalore at 9pm and reaches Velankanni at 8am the next day.The Fare is Approximately ₹460 TO ₹550.
Universal Travels operates bus service from Bangalore to Velankanni, the bus is a non AC Seater/Sleeper bus. It departs from Bangalore at 8pm and reaches Velankanni at 5am the next day. The Fare is Approximately ₹500. One can book the tickets from the following website.
http://www.universaltravels.in/site/unisite/index.jsp

• Basilica of Our Lady of Health

  address: Velankanni
  This Gothic church was raised to the status of basilica in 1962 by Pope John XXIII. Beautiful museum is attached to the church. Timings: 6.39 am to 8.00 pm

• Morning Star Church

• Point CalimereKodikarai Wildlife sanctuary. Migratory birds arrive between October and March. The huge foot of Sri Rama is another attraction.

• Velankanny Port

  address: Beach with many temples.

Try the fresh fish fries available at the sea side ... made as your choice ...but only if you are satisfied with cleanliness.

• Arya Bhavan Hotel

  phone: +91 4365263675
  address: Velankanni

• Chandra Hotel

  phone: +91 4365263462
  address: Velankanni

• Picnic Kerala Restaurant

  phone: +91 4365263510
  address: Velankanni

• Seagate Family Restaurant

  address: Velankanni

• Velankanni Restaurant

  phone: +91 4365263527
  address: Velankanni

Velankanni is a coastal area.Therefore it is very hot during summer. There are a lot of shops selling cold water and other cold drinks(non alcoholic).

The church authorities have simple affordable rooms beginning from ₹60 to ₹300. There are also other private hotels/lodges.

• Golden Sands Hotel

  phone: +91 4365263426
  address: Velankanni

• Little Flower Pilgrimage Quarters

  phone: +91 4365263512
  address: Velankanni

• M .G. M. Hotel

  phone: +91 4365263336
  address: Velankanni

• Picnic Hotel

  phone: +91 4365263510
  address: Velankanni

• Prakash Hotel

  phone: +91 4365263740
  address: Velankanni

• Seagate Hotel

  phone: +91 4365263910
  address: Velankanni

• Seagate Resorts

  phone: +91 9842456109
  address: Velankanni

• V. J. Lodge

  phone: +91 4365263861
  address: Velankanni

• Velankanni Hotel

  phone: +91 4365263527
  address: Velankanni

• S. P. T. Lodge

  phone: +91 4365264071
  address: Velankanni

• Area Code National

  phone: +91 4365

• Area Code International

  phone: +91 4365

• Transport Office

  phone: +91 4365263467

• Railway Enquiry

  phone: +91 4365263516

• Police Station

  phone: +91 4365263100

• Arogyamatha Hospital

  phone: +91 4365264409