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4-Day Spiritual Journey from Kollam to Ramanathaswamy Temple and Velankanni Church

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Day 1: Travel and Worship

Kollam, Kerala to Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu on April 16, 2025

6:00AM

Departure from Kollam

Start early from Kollam by 16-seat vehicle to ensure comfortable travel to Rameswaram. The journey will take approximately 10 hours including stops for meals and refreshment.

INR0, 10 hours

4:00PM

Check-in and rest

Check into a hotel near Ramanathaswamy Temple to rest and freshen up before the evening prayers.

INR0, 1 hour

5:30PM

Evening visit to Ramanathaswamy Temple

Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple, famous for its magnificent corridors and sacred water tanks. Evening aarti is a serene experience here, usually between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

INR0, 1.5 hours

7:30PM

Dinner at Hotel Sri Murugan

Enjoy authentic South Indian meals here, with their popular thali dishes offering a fulfilling dinner experience. Open until 10:00 PM.

INR300, 1 hour

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Day 2: Exploring Rameswaram

Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu on April 17, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a traditional South Indian breakfast like idli, dosa, and filter coffee served at your hotel.

INR150, 1 hour

8:30AM

Visit Agni Theertham

Experience a sacred dip at Agni Theertham near the sea, believed to cleanse sins, located adjacent to Ramanathaswamy Temple.

INR0, 1 hour

10:00AM

Explore Dhanushkodi

Take a short drive to Dhanushkodi, a ghost town and beach area known for its spiritual aura and scenic beauty. Best visited in the morning to avoid heat.

INR0, 3 hours

1:30PM

Lunch at A2B (Adyar Ananda Bhavan)

Enjoy a flavorful vegetarian lunch with a variety of South Indian dishes, open till 3:00 PM.

INR250, 1 hour

3:00PM

Visit Kothandaramaswamy Temple

A peaceful temple set amid greenery, connected with the Ramayana legend, perfect for afternoon devotion.

INR0, 1 hour

5:00PM

Return to hotel and rest

Relax and prepare for departure the next day.

INR0, 2 hours

7:30PM

Dinner at Hotel

Sample different local dishes in the hotel restaurant.

INR300, 1 hour

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Day 3: Travel and Worship

Rameswaram to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu on April 18, 2025

6:00AM

Departure to Velankanni

Leave early for Velankanni Shrine, about 8 hours’ drive. Breaks planned for refreshments and lunch.

INR0, 8 hours

2:00PM

Lunch en route at local restaurant

Enjoy a mix of Tamil Nadu cuisine with both vegetarian and seafood options, depending on location.

INR300, 1 hour

5:00PM

Visit Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni

Attend evening mass or prayer at the famous Velankanni Church, a major pilgrimage site open until evening.

INR0, 1.5 hours

7:00PM

Check-in and Dinner at Hotel Velankanni

Stay nearby the church and enjoy a quiet dinner with local specialties.

INR350, 1 hour

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Day 4: Return and Devotional Stops

Velankanni to Kollam via devotional sites on April 19, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start with a simple and wholesome breakfast in Velankanni before departure.

INR150, 1 hour

8:00AM

Visit Shrine Basilica Grotto

A quiet place for morning prayer and reflection near the Basilica.

INR0, 1 hour

9:30AM

Begin journey back to Kollam with devotional breaks

Plan stops at local temples or churches on the route, such as Nagapattinam temples or local churches, to enrich the travel spiritually.

INR0, 8 hours including stops

1:00PM

Lunch at roadside dhaba

Taste authentic regional dishes along the way, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available.

INR200, 1 hour

6:00PM

Arrival in Kollam and dinner at Quilon Restaurant

Celebrate the completion of your spiritual journey with a sumptuous Malabar dinner featuring seafood and traditional Kerala cuisine. Open until 9:30 PM.

INR400, 1.5 hours

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4-Day Spiritual Journey from Kollam to Ramanathaswamy Temple and Velankanni Church

Day 1: Travel and Worship

6:00AM

4:00PM

5:30PM

7:30PM

Day 2: Exploring Rameswaram

7:00AM

8:30AM

10:00AM

1:30PM

3:00PM

5:00PM

7:30PM

Day 3: Travel and Worship

6:00AM

2:00PM

5:00PM

7:00PM

Day 4: Return and Devotional Stops

7:00AM

8:00AM

9:30AM

1:00PM

6:00PM

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