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Basilica Of Our Lady Of Lourdes, Poondi From Trichy
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
$286.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Visit a Minor Basilica situated in the small village of Poondi in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The Basilica dates back to the 18th century when an Italian Jesuit missionary, Fr. C.J. Beschi, visited India to spread Christianity. The present day Basilica was built in 1890 and is a brilliant piece of neo-Gothic architecture.
Highlights
• Gothic and French architectural style
• Relic of the True Cross
• Statue of our Lady of Lourdes
Highlights
• Gothic and French architectural style
• Relic of the True Cross
• Statue of our Lady of Lourdes
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1-8 Travelers
Price per person for 1-8 travelers
Pickup included
Price per person for 1-8 travelers
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Bottled water
- Guide
- Gratuities
- Food or drink, unless specified
Meeting point
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Return details
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
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Poondi Madha ChurchYou will be picked up from your hotel in Trichy and driven to the village of Poondi, an hour’s drive away. The Basilica is a great piece of Gothic and French architectural styles and has a main tower that is 220 feet high. A row of statues of the 12 Apostles along with statues of St. Francis Xavier and Fr. C.J. Beschi stand above the portico of the Basilica. Under the dome of the Basilica is the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, one of the three original statues that were made in France after the apparition of Our Lady at Lourdes. The Basilica also contains a relic of the True Cross, believed to be the one on which Christ was crucified. The shrine was declared a Minor Basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1999 and is a pilgrimage center for Catholics. After your visit, enjoy lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant. After lunch you will be driven back to Trichy and dropped off at your hotel.
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Basilica Of Our Lady Of Lourdes, Poondi From Trichy
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
$286.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!