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Velankanni Travel Guide

Velankanni with its gorgeous beach, pristine churches, and euphoric markets has a wide zone for travellers to enjoy. This gorgeous beach destination in South India is located some 327 km south of Chennai and 152 km east of Tiruchirappalli. The must visit place - Velankanni is a small pilgrim attraction in Nagapattinam district. One can't afford to miss this part of Tamil Nadu, literally! The beautiful town of Velankanni is bestowed with few tourist attractions like Church of Mother Mary and Velankanni Beach. The Velankanni Beach is located just a short distance from the Church of Mother Mary which makes Velankanni one of the few destinations in Tamil Nadu that proffer the experience of both spirituality and gaiety at the same time. In addition, the beach in Velankanni is one of the largest and most-visited beaches in Tamil Nadu. Once done with playing in the azure water of the sea, one can explore the succulent taste of seafood from shops located across the shore.

Moreover, on a vacation in Tamil Nadu, one can't also afford to miss out on exploring the tranquility and calmness of Church of Mother Mary. With that, Velankanni is an ideal holiday destination in Tamil Nadu for those who are looking for a fun-filled as well as spiritual vacation together in one place. Apart from these places, shopping is one thing that lures many tourists to this place. On the way from the Church to Beach, there lie numerous shops where you can buy some souvenirs and gifts for your family and friends. Our Velankanni travel guide is overflowing with information on best places to visit and things to do, which is quite essential for every traveller looking to plan a Velankanni vacation. At Tour My India, you can also get customized tour packages that ensure a holiday unlike any other.

Best Time to Visit Velankanni

Winter is the best season to visit Velankanni. However, the other seasons also receives a heavy footfall of tourists. During the winter season, the weather remains favourable to tourism since it is easy for tourists to explore the town as compared to other seasons.

  • Summer

    Summer

    In the month of May, the summer season commences in Velankanni which continues lasts till May. The season experiences a hot and humid temperature which ranges between 26°C and 40°C. Due to this, it becomes difficult for travellers to explore the town to its full.

  • Monsoon

    Monsoon

    Monsoon in Velankanni is subjected to heavy rainfall which eventually creates inconvenience in sightseeing. The season starts in the month of June and lasts till September.

  • Winter

    Winter

    December is the month in which the winter season in Velankanni marks its onset. In the winter season, the weather remains pleasant and varies in between 20°C and 31°C which eventually becomes the ideal time to visit the Velankanni. The season ends in February.

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Top Tourist Attractions and Things to Do around Velankanni

Velankanni is a paradise with many jewels and gems. This beaut destination in Tamil Nadu is utterly serene, natural, and distant from the hullaballoo of the city life. The place is ideal for a pilgrimage tour as well as a beach holiday, making it a must visit when planning a tour to Tamil Nadu.

  • Church of Mother Mary

    Velankanni Church and Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health are some more names of the Church of Mother Mary is famous. Erected in the year 1962 by Pope John XXIII, this popular shrine in Velankanni is devoted to Our Lady of Health. Read more

  • Velankanni Beach

    Probably, one of best family beaches in Tamil Nadu is Velankanni Beach. It is perfect for those looking for a relaxing time. One can spot numerous people swimming in the sea water while some can also be spotted at the seafood shops located on the shore.

  • Velankanni Festival

    Every year, from 28 August to 8 September, a festival celebrated at Velankanni Church. As rituals, pilgrims take bath in the sea water, shave their head, and walk on their knees or roll up to the shrine. These 10 days are considered as highly auspicious days in Velankanni.

  • Shopping

    The town of Velankanni is extensively famous for handlooms and silk items. The lane that directs one from Velankanni Church to the beach is crammed with many shops. You can buy souvenirs for your home and gifts for your dear ones.

Where to Stay in Velankanni?

On a tour to Velankanni, one will not find any difficulty in finding accommodation of his type. From luxury to standard to budget, the town is crammed with hotels of all categories. A larger chunk of hotels is located in the proximity to the beach and church giving tourists a wonderful view of these two main attractions of Velankanni.

How to Reach Velankanni?

Velankanni is a small town located in the district of Nagapattinam in the state of Tamil Nadu. Being one of the popular tourist spots in Tamil Nadu, Velankanni is well-connected by all three means of transport.

  • By Air

    For those who prefer airways as their prime means of travelling to Velankanni, Tiruchirappalli serves as the nearest airhead (155 km). The town through airways is easily accessible from all the major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata through daily flights. Taxi/cab services are also available from the airport which you can hire in order to reach Velankanni.

  • By Rail

    Nagapattinam Junction is the nearest railway station from Velankanni which is located just at a distance of 12 km. From there, buses and taxis to Velankanni are available. Railway is one of the best ways to reach Velankanni.

  • By Road

    The coastal town of Velankanni is also easily reachable by road networks from other major southern cities like Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur, Chennai, Madurai, and Pondicherry. Buses, both local and private, ply on a regular basis from these cities.

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