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Kanyakumari, famous for being the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula is a temple town that invities pilgrims from all over the world. The city laso has many beaches like the Kanyakumari beach, Colachel Beach, Sanguthurai beach etc, where travelers can enjoy sighting some of the best sunrises and sunsets. The Vettaparai Falls, Thirparappu Falls, Mukkudal Reservoir, Marunthuvaz Malai and wildlife are some natural attractions. The historical heritage of the Vattakotai Fort, Udaygiri Fort Chitharal Jain Monuments are exemplary. The temple attraction of the city includes Kanyakumari Temple. Kanyakumari has a moderate climate all through the year.  June to September months are monsoons with medium to heavy rainfalls and thunderstorms.Cape festival, during October, is celebrated for three days with many cultural programs and is very attractive. Tourists can ferry to Vivekananda rock when the sea is calm and the atmosphere is sunny. It can be visit all through the year, but the best season is from October to March.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 629001

STD Code: 4653

Info Website: kanyakumari.tn.nic.in

Best Time to Visit:  October – March

HistoryEdit

Kanyakumari got its name from Kanyakumari Temple which is scenically located at the confluence of three oceans. Ptolemy, the famous Roman scholar had described the city to have been a center for fishery in the ancient times. Also recorded data claims Kanyakumari to have been an importance centre for art and religion. Various mythological myths have been associated with the birth of Kanyakumari. This great centre of trade and commerce has been under the rule of the Cholas, the Cheras, the Pandayas and the Nayaks. It was during the reign of the Venad kings that Padmanbhapuram was declared as the capital of their kingdom and the present Kanyakumari came to be known as Southern Travancore. During the Travancore period, the city saw huge expansion, both, socially and economically. Christianity came to Kanyakumari during 52 AD, with St. Thomas, who was one of the twelve Apostles of Christ.History of Kanyakumari boasts of the influence of almost all the religions and the various types of architectural heritage of the city today stands to its testimony.

Places to VisitAdd

Kanyakumari Sightseeing

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Nearest Airport is Thriuvanthapuram International Airport which is at a distance of 87 km from Kanyakumari. Trivandrum airport is well connected with many major cities in India and abroad. Direct flights from many gulf countries are available from Trivandrum. Tourist taxi charges about Rs 1,500 from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari.

By Train : The Kanyakumari Junction is just 1 km away from the central bus stand. The major railway station near Kanyakumari is Trivandrum Central, which is connected to all parts of India by rail. There are many staring trains from Kanyakumari, including trains to Delhi (Rajdhani Exp), Kolkata (Shalimar Exp), Mumbai (Cape Mumbai Exp), Chennai (Kanyakumari Exp) and Bangalore (Bangalore Exp).

By BUS : Lots of public and private bus services are available from Kanyakumari. Kerala and Tamil Nadu Road Transport Corporation buses connect Kanyakumari with many cities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Deluxe and super deluxe bus services are available from Kanyakumari to Bangalore (Rs 700), Chennai (Rs 650) and Trivandrum (Rs 700).

By Taxi : This place is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis. Taxis are also available from Kanyakumari to your destinations.

By Other : Autorikshaws are available very easily at Kanyakumari. Vivekanandpuram to Rock Memorial, Free bus service is also made available by the Rock Memorial Society.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Gopi Nivas Hotel ; East Car Street, Kanyakumari. ; Ph – 04652 246 355 ‎ ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, doctor-on-call, travel assistance, STD/ISD.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• New Cape Hotel ; Opp Railway Station, Kanyakumari Rd Kanyakumari. ; Ph – 094 42 560567 ; Facilities – 24 hours room service, 24 hours H/C running Water, TvV, laundry, doctor-on-call, Telephone.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

• Hotel Singaar International ; 5/22, Main Road, Каnyakumari.; Ph – 04652 247 99 ; Facilities – STD/ISD facillties, 24 hours room service, 24hores coffee shop, parking facility, TV, secretarial service, indoor games, doctor-on-call, baby-sitting, swimming pool, all major accepted credit card accepted.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

• Hotel Sea ; East Car Street, Kanyakumari. ; Ph – 04652 247 841 ‎ ; Facilities – STD/ISD facillties, 24 hours room service, 24hores coffee shop, parking facility, TV, secretarial service, indoor games, doctor-on-call.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Hotel Samudra ;  Sannathy St Kanyakumari. ; M –  094 43 587022 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Melody Park ;  2-5, East Car Street Kanyakumari. ; M –  04652 246 667 ; Food Serve :  Multi-cuisine.

Must Eat FoodAdd

• Meen Kolumbu ;  Akshaya Restaurant ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  N.A.
• Coconut Rice;  Akshaya Restaurant ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  N.A.
• Munthiri Kothu ;  Hotel Jeyam ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  N.A.

Must Do ActivitiesAdd

• Boating ; Pechipparai Dam ; Cost – N.A ; Visiting Time –  N.A ; Closed Time :  N.A.

Must ShopAdd

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

• Dream Land Bar ; No 5/22, Inside Singaar International Hotel, Main Road, Kanyakumari. ; Ph/M: 9.14653E+11 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A
• Wave Bar ; 2-18 A6 East Car Street, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, 629702. ; Ph/M: 91-4652-247841 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

SpaAdd

FestivalAdd

Cape Festival ; Venue:  Kanyakumari ; Period :  October ; Details:  Kanyakumari is also known as Cape Comorin and when a festival which goes by the name Cape Festival is celebrated, you can expect all of Kanyakumari to be participating in it. The revelry of this 3 days festivals can be seen everywhere and on everyone who is present at that time in the town. Festivals cannot be without cultural activities and you will get ample doses of it during this festival, which is held during the pleasant month of October. Cape festival of Kanyakumari is one of the awaited festivals of the vicinity. This carnival attracts a huge swarm of tourists from nook and corner of the orb visits the place of the Cape Festival to see the convergence of Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. This place is also a pilgrimage destination and holy dip in the ocean of triveni sangam (where the three water bodies meet) is considered auspicious and privileged. Tourists who gathers during this carnival visits the Vivekananda memorial, which is set amidst the sea and this place is renowned to confer mental liberation and peace of mind. One of the distinctive features associated with this place attracts the people, as Kanyakumari is the only place in India, where one can enjoy viewing the sunset and moonrise in chorus on a full moon day. This festival not only gives a great relaxation and enjoyment opportunity to the localites but also provides a memorable experience to the tourists by letting them feel the amazing blend of culture, religion and nature.

Safety / WarningEdit

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• In case someone asks you for money, report the situation to us.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambules : 102

ItineraryEdit

Day 1 :
9:00 am – Padmanabhapuram Palace ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
11:00 am – Vivekananda Rock Memorial ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
1:00 pm – Gandhi Memorial ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
3:00 pm – Tsunami Monument ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
5:00 pm – Thiruvalluvar Statue;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
Day 2 :
9:00 am – Udayagiri Fort;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
11:00 am – Maruthuvazh Malai;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
1:00 pm – Kanyakumari Temple ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
3:00 pm – Chitharal ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
5:00 pm – Kanyakumari Beach ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
Day 3 :
9:00 am – Pechiparai Reservoir ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
11:00 am – Keeriparai ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
1:00 pm – Mathoor Hanging Bridge ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
3:00 pm – Thiruparrapu Falls or Tirparappu Water Falls ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
5:00 pm – Muttom Beach ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs

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