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ST.THOMAS TRAIL IN INDIA
Christian Faith Tour

->  Group tour-Min 15 pax
->   Couple tour

Tour Itinerary

Day 1- Arrive in Cochin


Arrive in COCHIN - Rest of the day free to relax - Dinner and Overnight stay in Cochin.

Day 2- Cochin - Palayoor – Kodungaloor- Cochin


Afterbreakfast at 8AM proceed to PALAYOOR ( 120kms-4hrs) - visit St.Thomas Archdiocesan shrine. At 2pm Lunch (To Pay) - Later drive to KODUNGALOOR (60kms-2hrs)-visit Maliankara Church. Spend about 1 hour there and return to Cochin by late evening – It is time to relax after a tiresome day –dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 3- Cochin – Kottakavu- Cochin


Afterbreakfast at 8am drive to KOTTAKAVU – (35kms)-visit Kottakavuforane church After spending sometime in the church , return to Cochin – Lunch enroute(ToPay) – afternoon if only time permits visit Fort Cochin - St.Francis church and Jewish synagogue. Return to hotel for Dinner and overnight stay stay.

Day 4- Cochin- Kokkamangalam-Niranam


After early breakfast check out at 8am and drive to KOKKAMANGALAM–(60kms-2hrs)- visit St.ThomasSyro- Malabar Catholic Church. After spending an hour at the church drive to NIRANAM (2hrs) By evening proceed to Thiruvalla for Dinner and overnight stay

Day 5- Thiruvalla-Nilakkal-Quilon


Afterbreakfast check out at 8am and drive to NILAKKAL (100kms-3hrs)- visit St.Mary’s Orthodox Syrian Church. Lunch enroute (ToPay) – After lunch proceed to Quilon town ( 130kms-3hrs ) and visit Our Lady Of Purification Church Dinner and overnight at Quilon

Quilon- Thiruvithamcode-Kovalam


After early breakfast check out at 8am and proceed to THIRUVITHAMCODE ( 130kms- 3.5hrs)-After spending sometime there it will be lunch stop enroute (ToPay ) later proceed to KOVALAM and check in at beach resort – Rest of the day free to relax- Dinner and overnight in Kovalam-

Day 7- Trivandrum City Tour


Afterbreakfast at 09:30am proceed for Trivandrum City tour – visit Kuthiramalika Palace Museum for the rarest specimen of workmanship built by Maharaja SwathiBalaramaVarma, this palace displays valuable collections of royal family. Later visit Napier museum named after Lord Napier, this art and history museum was established in 1855. An exemplary example of gothic architecture-style, Napier Museum boasts greatly of its natural air conditioning system. It houses an exceptional collection of ornaments, bronze idols, chariots and ivory carvings. The museum offers insight into the rich and glorious culture and history of Kerala.- Lunch enroute(ToPay) - after lunch visit Priyadarshini Space Planetarium ,ranked among the most versatile planetariums in India. This planetarium imparts valuable knowledge about earth and the enormous universe that we all are part of. Simulating the star-studded night sky on any earth location is its most attractive feature. After spending sometime proceed to Shanghumugham Beach an ideal place for those seeking peace and serenity. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, this place is known for breath taking sunrises and sunsets; The calm environs and exquisite shoreline here is undoubtedly commendable. Later return to resort for Dinner and overnight stay

Day 8- Trivandrum Airport-Chennai


Afterbreakfast check out and drive to TRIVANDRUM airport (20kms ) for onward journey to CHENNAI – Arrive at Chennai and proceed to St. Thomas Mount.After spending an hour at the church drive to Chennai city to check into the hotel- At 4pm drive to SanThome church to see the tomb of St. Thomas – later proceed to the shopping market / mall – rest of the day free to relax- Dinner and overnight at Hotel. /p>

Day 9- To Chennai Airport


Afterbreakfast check out at 11am to proceed to Chennai Airport to catch flight back home carrying fond memories of the Christian faith Tour.

TOUR ENDS


PLACES COVERED:

Palayoor, Kodungaloor, Kottakavu, Malayatoor, Kokkamangalam, Niranam, Nilackal, Quilon, Thiruvithamcode, Chennai

According to tradition, Christianity in Kerala was founded by Saint Thomas the Apostle, who landed on the Malabar Coast, at Maliankara near Cranganore (Kodungallur), in 52 AD. Why precisely in 52 is difficult to say, but this date is firmly held in the present tradition communis of the St Thomas Christians. On his arrival - so tradition holds - the Apostle converted several Brahmin families, from whom a good part of the present-day Nazraniesdescended , and founded seven churches.

HIGHLIGHTS:-

  • Visit churches established by St.Thomas in India.
  • Explore ancient history, traditions and culture.
  • Know the history and importance of Christian faith.


Package Includes the following :
1. Accommodation on twin sharing basis on FULL BOARD in 3* hotels.
2. All transfers by Airconditioned coach .
3. Vehicle interstate permit, Toll and parking charges.
4. Assistance of a Tour manager for the entire tour .
5. Domestic Flight charges from Trivandrum to Chennai. 6. Airport pick up / Drop off

Package EXCLUDES the following:
1. All personal expenses like soft drinks, telephone calls etc.. etc.. to pay directly.
2. ll Entry fees, camera charges, Tips to Guide etc.. to PAY directly.
3. All items NOT mentioned under the above Inclusion section .
4. Tea / snacks to PAY directly unless specified in the Tour programme.
5. International Airtickets.

Hotels Available
1. Luminare or similar
2. EliteHotel or similarr
3. The Quilon Beach Hotel or similar
4. Estuary Island Resort, Harmonia or similar
5. UdayaSamudra or similar
6. Raintree Hotel or similar

Please Note :
1. Check In -2pm / Check out-11am .
2. The tour begins on Day 1 with Dinner and end with Breakfast on Day 10.
3. The above tour is valid for Groups of 15 people and above.
4. Govt owned monuments will be closed on all Monday.
5. The Group is to arrive and depart from Kochi International Airport.

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