On the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal the town of Velankanni is located. Also known as Velanganni, this town is about 15 km from Nagapattinam and about 350 km. from Chennai. Velankanni is a historic port of India and in the ancient times, it had traded with Rome and Greece. The Tsunami of 2004 actually damaged the town but now the town has recovered from the shock and is a vibrant place once again.

Velankanni is a popular tourist place of India, which is often visited by families, couples as well as groups. The best time to visit this place is from October to March. During this period the weather remains pleasant but in the other times of the year, the place remains hot and humid.
 

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Sightseeing In Velankanni

Velankanni is home to some of the popular tourist attractions. If you are planning for a visit to this town; then you should visit the below mentioned places as they are the most popular places to visit:

Velankanni Church: This is considered as the leading sacred Christian pilgrimage destination in India. Also referred to as 'Lourdes of the East', the holy place signifies a mixture of several cultures, tradition and religion. Dedicated to Virgin Mary and the Heavenly Mother; this church is visited by Christians as well as people from other religions. The church has been designed superbly in the gothic style of architecture, which releases the rays of piety and hope. The perfect contrast of white coloured building with a red coloured roof gives the Church an unconventional look.

Velankanni Beach: This is one of the major attractions of the place and thousands of tourists come here to witness the natural beauty and charisma. This is a perfect place to unwind and indulge into some of the authentic seafoods.

Sikkal: This beautiful city near Velankanni hosts the lovely Muragan Temple. Dedicated to Lord Singaravelan, this temple possesses a huge complex and the pillars of the temple are adorned with beauitifully designed stone carvings.

Velankanni Church Museum: This museum is a popular tourist destination in Velankanni that houses some of the offerings which the disciples present to the mother as a symbol of gratefulness for the generous blessings they received. You can also view the miracles performed by Mother Mary as they have all been documented here.     
 

 

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Where to stay in Velankanni?

Velankanni sees a lot of travellers round the year as thousands of catholic pilgrims arrive in the town to pay their visit to the Church. This is why a lot of hotels in Velankanni have been built, which offer best facilities and ultimate comfort to the guests.

Some of the popular hotels located in and around the town include Velankanni Lake Resort, Hotel VPN Residency, Muthoot Residency to name a few. You can look for luxury hotels as well as budget friendly hotels in and around this town as per your budget and preference. In order to avail special discounts and deals, you can book the hotels online via a reputed travel site. Do read Velankanni hotel reviews first.