Kanyakumari Travel Guide
Located at the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula, Kanyakumari derives its name from the Kanyakumari temple located on the sea shore. Formerly known as Cape Comorin, the city manifests a glorious attribute of the divine nature with its dynamic sea shores, magnificent hills and spectacular sun-rise and sunset. The multicoloured sands on the beaches, rich coconut trees and the amazing temples leave you sublimely mesmerised.
What adds to the beauty of the city is the sensational confluence of Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea that enthrals and stuns at the same time. On an exclusive full moon evening (Chitra Pournami), the setting sun can be seen simultaneously with the moon-rise on either side of the horizon.
Places to see:
- Kumari Amman Temple
- Thirruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda Rock
- Thirparappu and Olakaruvi Waterfalls
- St. Francis Xavier’s Church
- Nagaraja Temple
- Thengapattinam Estuary
- Suchindram Temple
- Adhi Kesava Temple
- Gandhi Mandapam
- Udayagiri Fort
- Vattakotai
- Vivekandapuram
- Chitharal Jain Monuments
- Padamanabapuram Palace
- Wax Museum
- Mathurva Malai
- Bay Watch (theme park
- Thekkurichi
- Muttam
- Sanguthurai Beach
- Thengapattinam Beach
- Shotharilai Beach
Shopping:
Shopping in Kanyakumari can be a pleasant experience despite it not being a shopper's stop. There are numerous beautiful seashells available in different parts of the city. Other decorative items made out of bamboo and wood also deserve a mention. Paintings on palm leaves and other palm leaf items can make excellent souvenirs. Most of the items are available around tourist destinations like the Kumari Amman Temple. For handicraft items, textiles and other materials can be bought at The Tamil Nadu Co-optex Sales Emporium, Indco Products, Tamil Nadu Crafts and Poompuhar.Where to stay:
The hotels in Kanyakumari are primarily famous for the exhilarating views from the east facing rooms. A spectacular sunrise from the balcony in the morning makes your day. The rooms are usually clean and spacious and incite deep customer satisfaction.We recommend:- Hotel Singaar International
- Ashok Hotel
- Cape Residency Hotel
How to reach Kanyakumari:
By Air: The nearest airport is the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 90 km away from Kanyakumari Town and 70 km from Nagercoil. Taxi service to Kanyakumari is easily available.By Rail: Super fast trains connect Kanyakumari to most of the important cities constituting the southern railways.
By Bus: Kanyakumari has a well-connected system of roads. Roads connect the city with important places like Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai. Deluxe buses make the travel an enthralling experience.
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