Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari Tourism and Travel Guide

Dreaming of a delightful vacation by a splendid seaside where you can watch sunrise and sunset in all its glory? Or simply walk around the place, mesmerised by the enchanting beauty and historic virtues it treats you with? Welcome to Kanniyakumari .

Kanniyakumari is a special destination in many different ways. It is the southernmost tip of the mainland of India. Three major water bodies – the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean – converge right here in Kanniyakumari. Such a geographically blessed destination is rare and these features make Kanniyakumari one of the most visited places in India annually. The place gets its name from the Hindu goddess Devi Kanniyakumari, who is considered to be the sister of Lord Krishna. When the Dutch East India Company conquered Portuguese Ceylon from the Portuguese East Indies, the name Kanniyakumari was shortened to Comorin. Eventually during the British regime in India, the destination began to be called Cape Comorin. Later, the Government of India renamed it as Kanniyakumari. What Kanniyakumari offers to a passionate traveller are many spectacular joys. Of course being a coastal region Kanniyakumari has great beaches that are perfect to spend vacations at. Then there are spectacular monuments that remind you about the rich cultural heritage that Kanniyakumari has to offer. Then comes various temples, churches, waterfalls – all adding up to the stunning experiences that make Kanniyakumari a must-explore destination. Kanniyakumari is the only spot in India from where you can watch the spectacle of the sunset and the moonrise happening simultaneously on Full Moon days. It’s even grander during the day of ‘Chithra Pournami’ when the Sun and the Moon will appear facing each other in the same horizon. Two popular attractions of the region are the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Statue of Thiruvalluvar located side by side in the sea.

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Tour details

  • Best Time to Visit The perfect time to experience Kanyakumari is from November to March as the weather would be cool and pleasant. Summers can be really hot as the destination has a tropical climate.
  • Getting there By air Trivandrum is the nearest airport.
  • Getting there by Train From all major cities such as Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi
  • Getting there By bus From all cities and towns in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
  • Getting there byTaxi +91 6381 203 098