The land of ‘Sangam’ (convergence) of the three oceans - Bay of
Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean, Kanyakumari, is the
southernmost point of peninsular India and has been enticing tourists due to
its geographical positioning. A picturesque sight of sunrise and sunset,
long stretches of sand of many hues accentuate the city’s serene and
astonishing natural environment. Kanyakumari is also a popular pilgrimage
destination for Hindus.
Best Time & Climate :
Due to its proximity to the sea, Kanyakumari enjoys a pleasant climate and
can be visited throughout the year. However, the best season to visit this
place would be between October and March. During summers, the temperature
can rise to a high of 34.8°C while it can dip to a low of 20.4°C
during winters.
How to get there ?
» By Air -The nearest airport is at Trivandrum (80
km). It is directly connected with Bangalore, Mumbai, Cochin, Delhi, Goa,
and Chennai by regular flights.
» By Rail -Kanyakumari is connected to Trivandrum,
Delhi, and Mumbai by broad-gauge railway network. Tirunelvelli (80 km) is
the other nearest railway junction and can be reached by road via Nagarkoil
(19 km).
» By Road -Kanyakumari is connected by road to
Trivandrum (86 km), Nagarkoil (19 km), Tirunelvelli (91 km), Tiruchendur (89
km), Tuticorin (129 km), Rameshwaram (300 km), Courtallam (130 km), Madurai
(242 km), Thekkady (358 km), Kodaikanal (362 km), Palani (370 km),
Ootacamund (576 km), Cochin (309 km), and Coimbatore (478 km).
Must Visit :
» Kanyakumari Temple -Located on the coast, the
Kanyakumari Temple or the Kumari Amman Temple is dedicated to a
manifestation of Parvati, the virgin goddess who did penance to obtain Lord
Shiva's hand in marriage. Picturesquely situated, the temple and the
adjoining ghat, attract tourist from all over the world.
» Vivekananda Rock - The famous Vivekananda Rock
Memorial was built in 1970. Swami Vivekananda is believed to have sat in
deep meditation here. There is a dhyana mandapam where one can sit in a
serene atmosphere and meditate. The mandapam which stands here in his memory
reflects architectural styles from all over India.
» Gandhi Memorial -Built in memory of Gandhiji, the
memorial is an example of modern architecture. Here, the last remains of
Gandhiji are kept for public viewing. The pot containing the remains is
placed in such manner that the first sunlight falls on it.
» The Sangam -Sangam is the meeting point of the
three major bodies of water, the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the
Indian Ocean. It is a bathing ghat, with steps leading into the water and a
sort of lagoon formed between land by a series of rocks.
» Guganathaswamy Temple -This 1000-year-old temple
is said to have been built by Raj Raja Cholan.
» Suchindram Temple -This temple, about 13 km north –west
of Kanyakumari at Suchindram, is noted for its ‘musical’ columns
and its incredibly tall statue of Hanuman, the monkey god.
The other places of tourist attraction are Udyagiri Fort, Nagaraja Temple,
Padmanabha puram Palace.
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