Bethesda MGM Resort, the only one of its kind in Vailankanni (Tamilnadu, India), hitherto unmatched for its facilities, standard of elegance, service and hospitality. Today it is "the exclusive port of Call" for both tourists and pilgrims. The Resort has well appointed rooms, suites and duplex cottages. The guests are recipients of impeccable hospitality combined with discreet efficiency. 

Facilities comprise: 

• Air-conditioned rooms with multi-channel TV 

• 24 Hour Room Service 

• Indoor Games 

• Multi-cuisine Restaurant 

• Banqueting facilities 

• Pick and drop from Railway Station/ Church 

• Guided Tours on Request 

VAILANKANNI where the Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Health gloriously stands, is situated on the East Coast 10 kms to the south of Nagapattinam which is 350 kms to the South of Chennai the Capital of TamilNadu, India. This shrine is a singular attraction and draws millions of pilgrims from across the world, irrespective of their religion or faith. It is believed that Mary, the mother of God, appeared with infant Jesus in the late 16th century to dispense her healing miracles to mankind. Holy Masses in different languages are conducted every day from 5am to 9pm.

A major festival is held here at the start of September. It is accessible from Tiruchy, Chennai and Thanjavur by rail. It is also connected by road.

How to reach Vailankanni

Excursions:

Place	Distance (kms)	Travel/Time (hrs)
Shrine of Our Lady of Vailankanni	2	5 min
Nagapattinam	12	20 min
Pt. Calimere	50	90 min

Tranquebar is an idyllic ex-Chennai Religious Getaway. It is also covered alongwith Pondicherry and rest of Tamilnadu as a part of a  south india itinerary.