Introduction
Surrounded by exalted hills and the plains, this place is situated amidst colorful sea shores, confined with coconut trees and paddy fields. Kanyakumari is famous for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon day. It is said to be the southern tip of India. The serene and clean beaches, calm temples and elegant beaches of churches sum up Kanyakumari. Besides the churches and beaches, Kanyakumari is brimmed with temples. Kanyakumari is a great site where Swami Vivekananda spent his few days while meditating. The pleasant climate in this city makes it different from the other districts of Tamil Nadu.


Quick Facts
Location : Southern most land tip of India
Area : 25.89 Sq, km
State : Tamil Nadu
Trip Highlights : Temples & beach
Ideal time to visit : October - March
Languages : Tamil, Malayalam and English
Agra STD Code : 04652

Kanyakumari Air/Rail/Road Links

Airport :	The nearest airport Trivandrum which is 80 kms way from Kanyakumari is directly connected with Delhi, Bangalore, Cochin Goa etc.
Railway Station :	Kanyakumari is connected to Trivandrum, Bombay and Delhi broad guage. Trinunelveli (80 KMS) is the nearest railway station.
Bus Station :	It is connected by regular bus services with Chennai, Bangalore, Pondicherry, Trichy, Madurai and Trivanduram.

Tourist Attractions in Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari Temple
Dedicated to a manifestation of Parvati, this temple is located on the shore. The diamond sparkling nose ring of the deity is famous for its splendour which is believed to be visible even from the sea. The temple with the adjoining ghat with it gives a stunning look.

The Gandhi Memorial
A beautiful place which adds an attraction to Kanyakumari. It is an imitation of an Oriyan temple. It is built over a spot where the urn containing his ashes was kept for public viewing. It is so designed, that on 2nd Oct, his birthday, the sun rays falls directly on that spot.

Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Situated on a rocky island, just off the coast, lies the sacred monument of Vivekananda. It was built by Vivekananda Rock Memorial committee to commemorate the visit of Swami Vivekananda to 'Shripada Parai' for deep meditation and cultivation of mind.

Suchindrum
Located on the bank of the river Pazhayar, this temple is dedicated to Sri Sthanumalayan . The musical pillars and an 18 foot high statue of Hanuman are the main attractions in this temple.


Udayagiri Fort
Built by King Marthanda, it is a well known and visited fort in Kanyakumari. He trained his army men here in the European style of fighting. The grave of king's trusted General De Lennoy is located within the fort.

Shopping Centres in Kanyakumari
All shopping enthusiasts can buy a variety of coloured sand, sea shells, palm leaf utility articles, articles made of wood and bamboo and palm leaf drawings are a must buy from this place. For textiles and handicrafts you need to visit

Famous Hotels in Kanyakumari
Check out the hotels of Kanyakumari and we promise that you would like to come here again and again. The hotels of this temple town, will leave no stone unturned to fulfil your travel needs. We promise you a comfortable and luxurious stay at our given hotels.

Getaways
There are many places to see around Kanyakumari. You can move to these places as a part of excursions from Kanyakumari. These places are a good way of exploring Kanyakumari from a closer angle. Given below are the places around Kanyakumari that are often visited by tourists.

Mangalore - 357 km
Hampi - 350 km
Coonoor - 314 km
Mahabalipuram- 350 km
Pondicherry - 350 km