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St Thomas Trail in Chennai by Wonder tours
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$101
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Overview
The St Thomas Trail in Chennai offers a captivating journey through the historical influence of St. Thomas on Christianity in India from AD 52 to AD 72. This guided tour highlights significant religious landmarks that tell the story of faith in the region.
- 📜 Guided commentary reveals the historical significance of St. Thomas and his impact on Chennai and India.
- 🖐️ Visit the handprints of St. Thomas, an important relic that holds a special place in local tradition.
- ⛰️ Explore St. Thomas Mount, the reputed site of his martyrdom, offering insights into its rich history.
- ⛪ Discover the St. Thome Basilica, a remarkable landmark that embodies Chennai's Christian heritage.
- 🚐 Pickup and drop-off from all hotels in Chennai ensures a convenient start and end to your journey.
- 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious lunch included in the tour, enhancing your overall experience.
- 💬 Full-time English-speaking guide available to enrich your understanding of the sites visited.
- 🚙 Private transportation throughout the tour provides comfort and ease of travel.
- 🥤 Refreshing drinks included to keep you hydrated during the tour.
- 🚌 Public transportation options are available nearby for your convenience.
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St Thomas Trail in Chennai by Wonder tours
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- Pick up and drop from all hotels in Chennai
- Full time Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Drinks
- Santhome Basilica, Little Mount and St Thomas Mount (pass by)
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Santhome Cathedral BasilicaThis soaring Roman Catholic cathedral, a stone's throw from the beach, was founded by the Portuguese in 1523, then rebuilt by the British in neo-Gothic style in 1896, and is said to mark the final resting place of St Thomas the Apostle. It's believed 'Doubting Thomas' brought Christianity to the subcontinent in AD 52 and was killed at St Thomas Mount, Chennai, in AD 72. Although most of St Thomas' mortal remains now apparently lie in Italy, a cross on the tomb wall contains a tiny bone fragment marked 'Relic of St Thomas'. The museum above displays Thomas-related artefacts including the lancehead believed to have killed him. St Thomas' Pole, at the beach end of the street on the cathedral's south side, is said to have miraculously saved the cathedral from the 2004 tsunami.
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Little Mount ShrineLittle Mount is a cave in which St.Thomas hid in AD 68 and did penance. There is an opening to the east of the cave through which St.Thomas escaped when his pursuers caught up with him here. The palm print and hand print near the tunnel’s entrance are believed to be those of St.Thomas himself. We will also see the masonry cross cut at the top of the hill which is believed to be the cross before which St.Thomas prayed. Another interesting aspect of this cave is the spring inside the hill which is perennial and is supposed to be the miraculous creation of the St. Thomas himself.
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St. Thomas Mount National ShrineThe reputed site of St Thomas’ martyrdom in AD 72 rises in the southwest of Chennai, 2.5km north of St Thomas Mount train station and metro station. The Church of Our Lady of Expectation, built atop the 'mount' by the Portuguese in 1523, contains what are supposedly a fragment of Thomas’ finger bone and the 'Bleeding Cross' he carved. The city and airport views are wonderful.
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St Thomas Trail in Chennai by Wonder tours
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$101
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