2 days in Velankanni & Tharangambadi Itinerary

On the 4th (Thu), pause for some serene contemplation at Morning Star Church for Our Lady of Vailankanni and then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of our Lady of Velankanni.

For maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Velankanni day trip planner.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Velankanni. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Tharangambadi.

Tharangambadi, formerly Tranquebar, is a town in the Nagapattinam district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Masilamaniswarar Shiva Temple, see the interesting displays at Tharangambadi Maritime Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at New Jerusalem Church, then admire the landmark architecture of Danish Governor Bungalow, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ananthamangalam Shree Veerapathira Dhasapuja Anchaneyar Temple, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Arulmigu Abhirami Udanurai Amirthakadeshwarar Swamy Temple.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Tharangambadi trip tool.

You can drive from Velankanni to Tharangambadi in 1.5 hours.