Kanyakumari - Journey to the end of INDIA

Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari is a town located at the extreme southern tip of India in the  state of Tamilnadu surrounded ob three sides by the  Indian  Ocean,  Arabian  Sea  and Bay of Bengal.  It is a popular tourist destination.  The name  Kanyakumari  comes from the name of the goddess Kanyakumari. 

KanyaKumari is a significant pilgrim as well as tourist place. Goddess Kanyakumari is considered to be Lord Krishna's sister. The temple of godess Kanyakumari is a Shaktipeeth, one of the holiest shrines of the Mother goddess. Women pray to her for marriage. It is believed that the goddess removes the rigidity of mind.

A rare phenomenon and depending on the weather, at certain times of the year the setting sun and rising moon can be witnessed in the twilight. The town is easily walkable and does not require any public transport.

Market place - Kanyakumari

Tourists can buy a lot of interesting items like straw hats, sea shells, conchs, cheap electronics etc., There are some small shops where one can get a customized conch with name or quotes inscribed. These items can serve as a memorable item of your trip.

South Indian and Punjabi dishes

Classic and typical South Indian style vegetarian food is available here. The varieties are idlis, sambar, dosa, uttapam etc.  In some cases, they may serve you the food on the traditional banana leaf. North-Indian style meals are available in some Rajasthani/Punjabi style restaurants.

Places to visit in Kanyakumari

Thiruvalluvar Statue

Thiruvalluvar Statue

The Thiruvalluvar Statue is 95 feet (29 m) atll and it stands upon a 38 feet (11.5 m) rock that represents the 38 chapters of "virtue" in the Thirukkural. 

Vivekanand Rock Memorial

Vivekanand Rock Memorial

The Vivekanand Rock Memorial is a well known tourist monument. It is built in 1970 on a rock located about 500 metres east of the mainland in honour of Swami Vivekanand who is said to have attained enlightenment on this rock.

Other places are Gandhi Memorial Mandapam, Tsunami Memorial Park, Bhagavathy Amman temple and Kamarajar Mani Mantapa monument.