Christian Pilgrimage Tours across India
Private, gently-arranged pilgrimages to the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, Our Lady of Good Health at Velankanni, San Thome in Chennai and the ancient churches of Kerala — chauffeur-driven, hand-planned, and paced to your faith.
October to March is the most comfortable season for Old Goa, Velankanni, Chennai and Kerala; the Velankanni feast in early September and St. Francis Xavier’s feast in December are special but busy. Plan 2–3 days for Old Goa, or about 10–14 days for the Grand South India route. Every pilgrimage is private, with Mass and novena timings planned.
Travelling with elderly parents? See pilgrimage tours for senior citizens.
From Old Goa to Velankanni — a pilgrimage arranged with care
Whether you have a weekend for the basilicas of Old Goa or a fortnight tracing the path of St. Thomas across the South, we handle the details that matter on a pilgrimage — stays near the shrine, guidance on Mass and feast-day timings, help through the great crowds at Velankanni, and an unhurried pace for elders. You simply travel and pray; we look after the rest.
The shrines at the centre of every itinerary
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Sé Cathedral
Our Lady of Good Health
San Thome Basilica
Fort Kochi churches
Malayattoor
We also weave in Bharananganam, where St. Alphonsa rests, the St. Thomas landing at Kodungallur and Azhikode, Mount Mary Basilica at Bandra in Mumbai, and St. Thomas Mount in Chennai — shaping a route around the feasts and saints closest to your heart.
Ready-made journeys to begin from — every one tailored to you
Old Goa Churches
The Basilica of Bom Jesus and the relics of St. Francis Xavier, the Sé Cathedral and its Golden Bell, St. Francis of Assisi and Our Lady of the Mount — the heart of Christian Goa.
Velankanni Pilgrimage
The Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health by the sea — unhurried time at the shrine and the chapels, with stays close by and help through the feast-day crowds.
Kerala Christian Heritage
The Fort Kochi churches, the hilltop climb at Malayattoor, Bharananganam where St. Alphonsa rests, and the St. Thomas shrines of Kodungallur — Kerala's ancient Christian trail.
Grand South India Christian Yatra
Old Goa, Velankanni, San Thome in Chennai and the churches of Kerala in one considered journey, tracing the path of St. Thomas and St. Francis Xavier, with flights between regions.
Timing your pilgrimage
Goa & the coast
October to March is most comfortable for Old Goa, the Konkan and the Kerala coast — warm, clear days and pleasant evenings. The monsoon brings heavy rain to the west coast.
The Velankanni feast
The great feast of the Nativity of Mary falls in early September, with a nine-day novena beforehand — extraordinary, but very busy, so we plan and book early.
Feast days
The feast of St. Francis Xavier on 3 December in Goa, and Christmas and Easter across the churches, are deeply moving times to travel — arranged well ahead.
Everything handled, so you can simply pray
- Private chauffeur-driven car throughout, region to region
- Handpicked hotels within easy reach of the shrine
- Guidance on Mass, novena and feast-day timings
- Assistance through the crowds at Velankanni and the feasts
- English, Hindi & regional-language travel support
- Flights between regions on the pan-India pilgrimage
- 24×7 on-trip assistance from your travel designer
- Transparent pricing with a proper GST invoice
A pilgrimage handled with devotion and detail
Only your family
Steps from the church
Feast days made easy
Where you rest, thoughtfully chosen
Clean & close
Trusted 3-star hotels and guest houses near the shrine — simple, spotless and walkable for early Mass.
4-star ease
Well-run 4-star hotels with good dining and space to rest between long days of travel and prayer.
The finest rooms
Heritage and 5-star stays in Goa, Kochi and Chennai — for those who like their comfort elevated.
Region to region, gently connected
The shrines reach from Goa down the coast to Kerala and across to Chennai, so we stitch together comfortable flights and private cars, with a designer on call throughout. Airport and station pick-ups, luggage and check-ins are all handled — you simply move from one church to the next.
What does a Christian pilgrimage tour cost?
Every pilgrimage is custom-quoted per person and depends on your route, season, hotel choice and group size. We don’t publish fixed package prices — tell us your dates, route and group, and we send an itemised quote, free and with no obligation. Every trip comes with a clear GST invoice and no hidden charges.
The pilgrimage, month by month
The most comfortable window for Goa, Kerala, Chennai and Velankanni — warm, clear days along the coast.
The feast of Our Lady of Good Health at Velankanni, with its nine-day novena — luminous and deeply moving.
The feast of St. Francis Xavier in Old Goa on the 3rd, and Christmas across the churches of the coast.
Holy Week and Easter — a profound time to travel, especially among the ancient churches of Kerala.
Care you can count on
Pilgrimages, in their words
“A spiritual tour with Itinerary Diary Tour & Travels was booked, and it was a truly wonderful experience. As senior citizens, we were a bit concerned about the comfort and management of the trip—but everything was handled beautifully. … We highly recommend them to anyone, especially senior citizens looking for a well-organized spiritual tour.”
“Recently we travelled with Itinerary diary to Ayodya/ Benaras / prayagraj it was very a good experience. They made sure small details were taken care of and things were done as per the plan.”
“Awesome experience… our six ladies group went to Mahakumbh and Ayodhya and felt save with the driver with us… thank you Itinerary Diary Tour and Travel.”
Tell us your dates and who is travelling. A travel designer replies within one working day — private, customised, no obligation.
From your first message to your pilgrimage
Share your idea
Tell us your dates, the shrines you wish to visit and your group — by form or WhatsApp.
Get your plan
Your designer sends a tailored itinerary and quote within one working day. No advance to receive it.
Refine together
We adjust hotels, pace and route until the pilgrimage feels right for your family.
Travel with care
Confirm, and travel with 24×7 support and a proper GST invoice throughout.
More sacred journeys to explore
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Christian pilgrimage — frequently asked questions
Which Christian pilgrimage sites do you cover?
How many days do I need for Old Goa?
When is the Velankanni feast?
Can you combine Goa, Velankanni and Kerala in one journey?
Do you help with Mass and feast-day timings?
Are the tours fully private?
When is the best time to go?
How much does a Christian pilgrimage tour cost?
Old Goa or Velankanni — which should we visit first?
Can overseas Christian groups book with you?
Is the Velankanni feast suitable for elderly pilgrims?
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Let's plan your Christian pilgrimage
Old Goa, Velankanni, San Thome or the ancient churches of Kerala — arranged privately, around you.