From Pathanamthitta over the Aryankavu pass to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health — Mass, Our Lady's Tank, Morning Star Church, candle prayers and the shore.
Day 1 · 4:00 AM — Pickup Pathanamthitta KSRTC stand · Thiruvalla station · Chengannur station (Thiruvalla 4:00 · PTA 5:00)
Day 1 · evening — Velankanni Basilica Over the Aryankavu pass in daylight; check in, then evening prayer at the shrine. (Lodge list shared)
Day 2 · morning — Mass & Our Lady's Tank Mass, Our Lady's Tank and the Way of the Cross path. (Modest dress)
Day 2 · late morning — Morning Star Church & museum The upper church and the museum of offerings; lunch own expense.
Day 2 · evening — Candle prayers & the shore A rest after lunch; evening rosary and candles at the shrine, sunset on the beach. (No swimming)
Day 3 · ~6:30 PM — Drop-off Pathanamthitta, Thiruvalla, Chengannur, or your own stop on the way (We leave at 5 AM)
Good to know
⛪ At the shrine: Dress modestly; footwear off where asked, quiet in the queues. Masses run through the day in Tamil, English and other languages; we confirm the Malayalam Mass time.
🌊 The beach: The sea here is rough and drownings are reported — paddle only, never swim. Crowds are big: agree a meeting point and keep children close.
🏨 Your room: You book your own room; we share a list of pilgrim lodges near the shrine. Driver bata and night allowance are in our price.
🛣️ Long drive days: About 12 hours each way with breaks every 2–3 hours; the Aryankavu pass in daylight. Interstate permit, border tax and tolls are at actual cost.
