Kanyakumari Tourist Places

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Kanyakumari tourist places; It is a district in the State of Tamil Nadu, India. Kanyakumari or Cape Comorin is located at the extreme southernmost side of India where three oceans meet together the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.

This is a popular tourist place of great natural beauty. This place is known by the Hindu goddess Kanyakumari. The renowned historical Vivekananda Rock memorial stands high, the majestic stone sculpture statue of the Tamil poet Thiluvalluwar, the Gandhi monument built-in memory of Mahatma Gandhi and much more have attracted thousands of tourist to the trip of the Indian penciler Kanyakumari.

5 famous Kanyakumari tourist places

Kumari Amman Mata Temple, Kanyakumari tourist places

If you are going to Kanyakumari then you must visit Amman Temple. This temple is dedicated to the mother Parvati and this temple has remained at the confluence of the three oceans. Here the sound of the waves of the ocean sounds like heaven music.

Before entering the temple of the devotee, Triveni dives in the Sangam, which is 500 meters away by the temple.

The eastern entrance door of the temple is always kept closed because the ocean linen lights the goddess of the temple, forgetting to understand it as a lighthouse, and crashing into the thick of the shore, makes the plane crash.

Gandhi Mandapa, Kanyakumari tourist places

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Among its beautiful beaches and majestic churches, Kanyakumari is home to a large monument which is dedicated to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.

This monument, which was built for the honor of this prestigious personality, is located in the same place where the ash of this famous person was kept to pay tribute to the public.

After the death of the leader, his ashes were divided into 12 different urns and scattered all over the country to the general public to pay their last respect to this important person.

Kanyakumari was one of them. Gandhi has a close relationship with Kanyakumari, and perhaps these organizations made it necessary to build a memorial in his memory at this place.

Mahatma Gandhi visited Kanyakumari twice in his lifetime, in 1925 and later in 1937. After his tragic assassination in January 1948, when his body was cremated, his ash was brought to Kanyakumari on 12 February 1948 for immersing in the Triveni Sagar.

Inside Gandhi Mandapam, visitors can see innumerable pictures of Gandhi, who were taken at different points of his life, and his photographs with other famous personalities.

The responsibility of this memorial was shifted from the Public Works Department of Tamil Nadu Government in the administrative control of the Public (Information and Public Relations) Department in the year 1978, and one must say that the monument has been well maintained.

Located near Kumari Amman Temple, Gandhi Memorial is a tourist spot in Kanyakumari, and is especially loved by patriots and followers of Gandhian philosophy. Time: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Admission Fee: No Entrance Fee.

Vivekanand Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari tourist places

A large number of tourists visit this place in the sea. This sacred place was constructed by the Vivekananda Rock Memorial Committee in 1970 to show respect to Swami Vivekananda.

Swami Vivekananda had meditated at this place. Let us know here that this place is also known as Shripad Paribay. This monument has two major parts Vivekananda Mandapam and Shreepad Mandapam.

According to ancient beliefs, Kanyakumari also had austerity at this place. It is said that there are still footprints of Kumari Devi here. On this rock, a fascinating monument of Swami Vivekananda has been built, which was inaugurated in the early 1970’s.

It was to honor the great saint and leader of India, Swami Vivekananda, who came a few days before moving to Kanyakumari from Chicago in 1892. For the World Religious Conference. He then visited the rock and meditated here for two days.

Day time
Monday-Sunday morning at 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Entry Fees:
10/- per person.
20/- rupees per person for ferry ride.

St Poet Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari tourist places

This statue of Amar Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar, who composed the Tirukkurul, is very attractive to the tourists. This statue, built on 38 feet height, is 95 feet. The total height of this statue is 133 feet and its weight is 2000 tonnes.

A total of 1,283 pieces of stone were used to make this statue. Also, the statue represents 133 chapters of Thirukkural and their three finger points indicate the meaning of three themes namely Aram, Porul and Inambam, ie ethics, wealth and love.

Hours of operation
Monday – Friday:
8:00 AM-4-4pm
Saturday:
8:00 AM-4-4pm
Sunday:
8:00 AM-4-4pm
public holidays:
8:00 AM-4-4pm
Info:
Other information
Famous: Sculptures
Entery: At price
Not permitted: Domestic animal

Suchidram (Temple known for Brahama, Vishnu, Mahesh Statue) Kanyakumari tourist places

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Mysterious and quiet land, Sukindram, is a famous pilgrim center and It is situated in Kanyakumari of Tamilnadu. This place is a very popular pilgrimage site mainly due to the Thanumayan Temple.

In ancient times, this city was the stronghold of Travancore. The festival of festivals This place is famous for two festivals called Merakji and Chittrai. People from all Tamilnadu and neighboring states come to participate in these festivals in Sukindram.

Merakaji is celebrated in winter or December or January and the event lasts for nine days, and on the last day, the Hindu Gods are rotated in the whole city in the three composed trains and in the form of a procession. The second festival is celebrated in April and May.

The temple and the goddess Yadhipi, the town is famous for the Thanumalan temple, but there are many other temples in the city too. These are, Dwarka Krishnan Temple, Karupasami Koi, Thamauran Thampurati Temple, Munuthittankenai, Akkarai Temple, Asarmam Hiaya and Athari Munivar Home Kundam, Samparamulyiku Shri Bhootnamaamad Anthampura Meenakshi Amman Kovil, Mutharamaman Temple and Parambalmal Natarajan Temple.

Despite the presence of these temples, Thanumalayam is the same temple, which attracts pilgrims due to the unique presentation of three different Hindu deities.

How to Reach Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari By Air:

Trivandrum International Airport(TRV) is nearest airport at a distance of 67km and is well connected with other major cities. Busses are available from Airport to Kanyakumari.

Kanyakumari By Train:

Kanyakumari Railway Station (CAPE) is located centrally. After getting down at the station, taxis can be available to reach Hotels.

Kanyakumari By Bus:

It is well connected to Many Major city, so By Booking Bus by online or offline Busses is also a good options.

Kanyakumari By Self Driven:

A road trip to Kanyakumari is a popular option from any nearby city state Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Where to stay in Kanyakumari

Trivani Sangamam is located centrally and situated near the railway station. You can easily get good hotels and it makes for great travel pad for the traveler who is looking to explore Kanyakumari in a budget. It cost under 1000-2000/-Per Night depends on Pick and off seasons.

Best Time To Visit Kanyakumari

It is among one of the best place where visitors visit through-out the year. The period from September to February is regarded as the best time to visit Kanyakumari.

Kanyakumari travel guide

Book your hotel near Trivani Sangamam is the best place to roam Kanyakumari and it is 1.5km away from Kanyakumari Railway station. from their you can book taxi also.

Once you reach Hotel, take rest and have food. One can cover most of the place by walk and within 15-20 minuts. So if you reach in morning or afternnoon than you can go for many places as given below, but if you reach in evening than no worry, cover only Kumari Amman Mata Temple by walkin in 15 min than Reach ‘View Tower’ to watch SunSet. Than head towards hotel take rest so than you can get up early in morning to watch ‘Sunrise’. Ask Sunrise timing from hotel staff and get up as time given.