Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
We pick up our guest from their hotel/ Railway station/ Chennai Airport. We then head straight to St Thomas mount, Have a detailed tour of the church and our guide will explain the history and culture of the national heritage monument. After the the tour we drop you back to your hotel.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Departure Point
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
We pickup the tourists from any location in Chennai
Traveler pickup
Chennai Airport, Chennai (Madras), India
St. Thomas Mount National Shrine, Chennai (Madras), India A shrine dedicated to "Our Lady of Expectation" (Mother Mary) was built in 1523 on top of the mount. The altar of this shrine was built on the spot where St. Thomas' death traditionally believed to have been occurred. At the northern foot of the mount, is a gateway of four impressive arches surmounted by a cross bearing the inscribed date 1547. A flight of 160 steps leads up to the summit of the mount. St Thomas was murdered in this place. The relics of St Thomas and many Saints are displayed in the church for devotees. It is a great place of visit for believers and tourists alike 120 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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11 Feb 2020
If you know who St. Thomas is, or even if you don't, this is a must see historical site. It is the start of Christianity in India, the first melting pot in the world. One of the original 12-Apostles, the significance of this site can't be missed.
This tour in
Tamil Nadu
is organized by
Adharsh James
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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