Following St Thomas’s foot steps
ON THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST THOMAS
2000 year old trail of apostle St Thomas in India
2000 year old tail of Doubting Thomas
St Thomas Chennai tour follows the 2000 year old trail of St Thomas, the apostle who introduced Christianity to India. Highlights include a visit to a cave at Little Mount with St Thomas’ hand prints, St Thomas Mount where he was martyred, St Thomas Church and the magnificent San Thome Basilica with his relics.
San Thome Basilica
We visit Santhome, a village founded in 10th century by Christians from Persia. The Church and tomb are built over the burial site of St.Thomas. Built in neo gothic style the present structure was built by the Portuguese explorers in the 16th century. The Shrine preserves a small bone of the Saint and the head of the lance with which the Saint was pierced.
Mysterious hand prints
Little Mount is a cave where St.Thomas hid in AD 68 and did penance. There is an opening to the east of the cave through which St.Thomas escaped when his pursuers caught up with him here. The palm print and hand print near the tunnel’s entrance are believed to be those of St.Thomas himself.
St Thomas Mount
On 21st December AD 72, St Thomas was murdered on this hillock. The hill has a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Expectation which was built in 1523. The altar of this shrine was built on the spot where St. Thomas was murdered. A gateway of four impressive arches surmounted by a cross bearing the inscribed date 1547 is the other interesting relic of St Thomas Mount.
Private Tour
A private tour ensures that we are able to focus all our attention on you and adjust the pace of St Thomas tour according to your interests. Pick and drop from your Chennai hotel in an airconditioned vehicle is included in the St Thomas tour..
Guided Tour
St Thomas tour is a fully guided tour led by a guide who will explain the landmark events that happened 2000 years ago when the apostle was here in Chennai. We will listen to the inspirational story of St Thomas's journey in India.
Strenghening local community
We are mindful of the local community's livelihood and endeavor to strengthen it. We provide training to local youth and employ them as guides. We also ensure patronizing local business to ensure the travel dollars stay where they are spent.
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Pricing Chart
- Pick and drop
- Travel by Innova (AC)
- Guide
- Entrance charges
- Indian lunch (vegetarian)
- Pick and drop
- Travel by Sedan (AC)
- Guide
- Entrance charges
- Indian lunch (vegetarian)
- Pick and drop
- Travel by Sedan (AC)
- Guide
- Entrance charges
- Indian lunch (vegetarian)
Trip Itinerary
Guided tour of St Thomas's trail in Chennai.
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