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- Cool/dry season generally preferred; site-specific monsoon rules apply
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- Moderate–high
Historical PlaceFamousHeritage / Church
Our Lady of Snows Basilica
Historic coastal basilica and pilgrimage centre.
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01 — The story
The story
The basilica's coastal story is woven into generations of seafarers and pilgrims.
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02 — About
About Our Lady of Snows Basilica
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We’re still writing about Our Lady of Snows Basilica: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
Time and effort
- Trek duration
- Easy; 45–90 min
Tickets and permits
- Entry fee
- Generally no standard fee
- Parking
- Town parking
- Permits
- Respect worship and photography rules
On the ground
- Local food
- Manapad coastal village
Where it is
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
8.80° N 78.16° E
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