The Basilica of Bom Jesus at Old Goa
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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.

Bom Jesus & VelankanniPrivate chauffeur-driven✦ Mass & shrine assistance
The heart of the pilgrimage

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.

Bom Jesus
Relics of St. Francis Xavier, Old Goa
Velankanni
The "Lourdes of the East"
Oct–Mar
Best season for Goa & the coast
24×7
On-trip support & GST invoice
Sacred sites & circuits

The shrines at the centre of every itinerary

UNESCO · St. Francis Xavier

Basilica of Bom Jesus

Old GoaThe 17th-century Baroque basilica that holds the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier — a UNESCO World Heritage church and the heart of Christian Goa.
Largest church in Asia

Sé Cathedral

Old GoaDedicated to St. Catherine, among the largest churches in Asia, famed for its great "Golden Bell" — beside the Church of St. Francis of Assisi and Our Lady of the Mount.
Lourdes of the East

Our Lady of Good Health

Velankanni, Tamil NaduThe great Marian basilica by the sea, drawing pilgrims of every faith — most of all for the September feast of the Nativity of Mary.
Tomb of the Apostle

San Thome Basilica

Chennai, Tamil NaduBuilt over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle — one of only a handful of churches in the world raised above an apostle's resting place.
Oldest European church

Fort Kochi churches

Kochi, KeralaThe Santa Cruz Basilica and St. Francis Church — the oldest European church in India, where Vasco da Gama was first laid to rest.
Hilltop St. Thomas shrine

Malayattoor

Ernakulam, KeralaThe hilltop Church of St. Thomas, one of the international shrines of the Apostle, reached by a climb through forest with the Periyar below.

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.

Popular Christian pilgrimage packages

Ready-made journeys to begin from — every one tailored to you

Historic church tower of Old Goa
2–3 Days

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.

Old Goa · Panjim
Grand white basilica towers — Velankanni pilgrimage
2–3 Days

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.

Velankanni · Nagapattinam
Historic church interior — Kerala Christian heritage
5–7 Days

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.

Kochi · Malayattoor · Bharananganam
The historic basilica of Old Goa — grand Christian yatra
10–14 Days

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.

Goa · Chennai · Velankanni · Kerala
When to travel

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.

What's included

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
Why travel your pilgrimage with us

A pilgrimage handled with devotion and detail

Private & personal

Only your family

Your own chauffeur-driven car and a route paced to elders and little ones — never a rushed group coach.
Shrine-side stays

Steps from the church

Hotels chosen so you can walk to early Mass and return in the evening without a long journey.
Assisted & caring

Feast days made easy

Guidance on Mass and novena timings, and help through the great Velankanni crowds — with slower-paced care for elders.
Hotels for every taste

Where you rest, thoughtfully chosen

Comfort

Clean & close

Trusted 3-star hotels and guest houses near the shrine — simple, spotless and walkable for early Mass.

Premium

4-star ease

Well-run 4-star hotels with good dining and space to rest between long days of travel and prayer.

Luxury

The finest rooms

Heritage and 5-star stays in Goa, Kochi and Chennai — for those who like their comfort elevated.

Seamless private travel

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 it costs

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. As a guide, a private 2–3 day Old Goa or Velankanni pilgrimage typically starts from around ₹12,000–18,000 per person, a 5–7 day Kerala Christian-heritage circuit from around ₹22,000–38,000, and the pan-India South India yatra (with flights) is quoted individually. Every trip comes with a clear GST invoice and no hidden charges.

Christian pilgrimage through the year

The pilgrimage, month by month

Oct – Mar

The most comfortable window for Goa, Kerala, Chennai and Velankanni — warm, clear days along the coast.

Sep

The feast of Our Lady of Good Health at Velankanni, with its nine-day novena — luminous and deeply moving.

Dec

The feast of St. Francis Xavier in Old Goa on the 3rd, and Christmas across the churches of the coast.

Mar – Apr

Holy Week and Easter — a profound time to travel, especially among the ancient churches of Kerala.

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What our guests say

Pilgrimages, in their words

★★★★★

“We went for the September feast at Velankanni. They arranged a stay just by the basilica and guided us through the crowds — everything was taken care of.”

— Maria D'Souza, Bengaluru
★★★★★

“Old Goa and the Bom Jesus, unhurried, with a guide who knew the history of every church. My parents could sit for Mass in peace.”

— Joseph Fernandes, Mumbai
★★★★★

“The Kerala church trail — Malayattoor, Bharananganam, Fort Kochi — was beautifully paced, with real care for my elderly mother.”

— Annie Thomas, Kochi
How booking works

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.

Good to know

Christian pilgrimage — frequently asked questions

Which Christian pilgrimage sites do you cover?
The Basilica of Bom Jesus and Sé Cathedral in Old Goa, the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health at Velankanni, San Thome Basilica and St. Thomas Mount in Chennai, the Fort Kochi churches and Malayattoor in Kerala, Bharananganam (St. Alphonsa), the St. Thomas landing at Kodungallur, and Mount Mary Basilica in Mumbai.
How many days do I need for Old Goa?
Two to three days is comfortable for Old Goa — the Basilica of Bom Jesus and the relics of St. Francis Xavier, the Sé Cathedral, St. Francis of Assisi and Our Lady of the Mount, with time for Panjim and the old quarter.
When is the Velankanni feast?
The feast of the Nativity of Mary falls in early September, with a nine-day novena leading up to it. It is a profoundly moving time — and very busy — so we plan stays and travel well in advance.
Can you combine Goa, Velankanni and Kerala in one journey?
Yes. Our Grand South India Christian Yatra links Old Goa, Velankanni, San Thome in Chennai and the churches of Kerala over about ten to fourteen days, with flights between regions to keep it gentle.
Do you help with Mass and feast-day timings?
Yes. We share the Mass, novena and feast-day timings for each shrine, plan your visits around them, and arrange assistance through the great crowds at Velankanni and the major feasts.
Are the tours fully private?
Yes — your own chauffeur-driven car, handpicked hotels and dedicated travel support, never shared with strangers, and paced entirely to your family.
When is the best time to go?
October to March is the most comfortable season for Goa, Kerala, Chennai and Velankanni. The Velankanni feast in September and the feast of St. Francis Xavier in December are special, though busier, times.
How much does a Christian pilgrimage tour cost?
Every pilgrimage is custom-quoted per person and depends on route, season, hotels and group size. Share your dates and we send a tailored itinerary and quote — with a clear GST invoice and no hidden charges.

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Old Goa, Velankanni, San Thome or the ancient churches of Kerala — arranged privately, around you.

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