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Places to Visit in Velankanni

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Average Rating - 5.9/7 based on 3844 Ratings

Velankanni is mostly preferred by travellers from Hyderabad, Bangalore. The go to destination for types of travellers, be it family, kids and couples, Velankanni is, however, mostly preferred by Group, Couple. The best season or months to visit places in Velankanni are January, February, March, October, November, December. There are 19 tourist places in Velankanni, which can be explored by travellers. Local attractions can be visited at any time of the day, be it early morning, afternoon, evening or night, as suitable for travellers. Sightseeing in Velankanni can be done by travellers, which will take half a day or one day, but to see all sightseeing places, travellers need to stay in Velankanni for 2 days to 3 days.
Travellers can also download HolidayIQ.com's Velankanni Travel Guide to learn about places to visit in Velankanni, browse through photos & pictures, explore Velankanni using a map, and read sightseeing reviews. Recently reviewed tourist attractions in Velankanni, which are great places to visit, are Basilica Of Our Lady Of Good Health, Shrine Museum, Nagapattinam, Sikkal, Velankanni Church. Velankanni can be visited in summer, monsoon or winter.

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Velankanni Beach, Velankanni

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Velankanni Church, Velankanni

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6.5 / 7

70 Ratings & 52 Reviews

Velankanni Church, one of the religious sites, is situated on the Bay of Bengal coast. The holy shrine was constructed in the memory of the Lady of Health, also known as the Madonna of Velankanni. She was renowned among the people for possessing miraculous powers. Dedicated to... Read More »

"Our Lady of Health"Aug 1, 2016 "A good holy place"Apr 3, 2016

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Velankanni Beach, Velankanni

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26 Ratings & 21 Reviews

Velankanni Beach, one of the prominent attractions of the region, is located in the Nagapattinam District. The beach is popularly known as Lourdes of the East. It is oft visited as Church of Our Lady of Health is located in the vicinity of the beach. The beach lies on the... Read More »

"Wonderful and prominent attraction"Nov 12, 2015 "A visit to holy place and also the beach"Nov 7, 2015

Type: Place of Worship

Sikkal, Velankanni

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5.2 / 7

3 Ratings & 2 Reviews

Sikkal is a city, which is known for housing a beautiful Muragan Temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Singaravelan. Possessing a large complex, the temple premises and its pillars are adorned with intricately designed stone carvings. The temple also houses a wide... Read More »

"Good and unique features"Jan 20, 2014 "Worth going"Nov 7, 2013

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Basilica Of Our Lady Of Good Health in Velankanni

Type: Church

Basilica Of Our Lady Of Good Health, Velankanni

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5.3 / 7

2 Ratings & 2 Reviews

"Peaceful place for praying"Aug 18, 2014 "Small Chapel in the middle of city"Aug 7, 2014

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Type: Museum
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Shrine Museum, Velankanni

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"A Museum to gain some deep knowledge..."Aug 7, 2014

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Nagapattinam, Velankanni

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4.5 / 7

4 Ratings & 1 Review

Nagapattinam was founded in 1991 and since then the district has its headquarters in Nagapattinam city, which is at a distance of around 15 km from Velankanni. With numerous beaches that are situated on the coastline of the Bay of Bengal, it attracts a large number of people.... Read More »

"Good for a picnic"Dec 21, 2013

Type: Place of Worship

Nagore, Velankanni

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Nagore, located at a distance of around 18 km from Velankanni, is a town in the Nagapattinam District. The prime attraction of this town is Nagore Dargah, also known as Nagore Shariff. The shrine is dedicated to Hazrat Syed Hameed Qadir Vali, a Muslim saint, who took... Read More »