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Kanyakumari - Cape of Begnings
3 Days / 2 Nights
3 Days / 2 Nights
"Kanyakumari (also known as Cape Comorin), located at the southernmost tip of the Indian peninsula, is a coastal town in the state of Tamil Nadu. Ever since ancient times, Kanyakumari has been one of the major centres of religion, art and culture. Famous for being the only place in India where you can observe the sunrise and sunset at the same beach, Kanyakumari is a very popular tourist destination, not just because of this unique geographical phenomenon, but also because of its pristine beaches as well as its temples and churches, which attract a huge number of tourists to this city all year round. The Kanyakumari temple, also known as the Bhagavatiy Amman Temple or the Kumari Amman temple, le is one of the major Hindu temples all across India. Built in dedication to Goddess Kumari Amman, to the virgin goddess Kanya Devi. The Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a gigantic structure surrounded by the Laccadive Sea, so the only way you can reach the monument is by taking a boat/ferry ride. It is also home to the Statue of the Saint Poet Thiruvalluvar, one of the greatest Tamil poets in India. Standing at a massive height of 133 feet, the statue is one of the second biggest in the entire Asian subcontinent and is the result of the hard work of over 500 sculptors. Other historic sights that you can visit in Kanyakumari include the Padmanabhapuram Palace, the Vattakottai Fort, and the Gandhi Memorial. It is also famed for its beaches and waterfalls. The Kanyakumari beach is the perfect place where you can spend a lazy afternoon sitting on the white sand and sipping a cool drink. Waterfalls in Kanyakumari that you should not miss out on include the Thirparappu Falls, the Courtallam Falls, and the Olakaruvi Falls."
Arrive in Kanyakumari (via Kanyakumari Railway Station or a drive from Trivandrum Airport). Check into your hotel. Visit the Kumari Amman Temple (a 3,000-year-old temple dedicated to Goddess Kanyakumari). Walk over to the nearby Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean. Explore the Gandhi Memorial Mandapam (built where Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were kept) and the nearby Kamarajar Manimandapam. Head to the Sunset View Point to catch a world-famous sunset over the ocean. Wrap up your day shopping for unique seashell handicrafts and local souvenirs at the beachside stalls.
Wake up early to catch the spectacular sunrise at Sunrise View Point. Take the 15-minute ferry ride from Kanyakumari Beach to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, where Swami Vivekananda meditated. Right next to it on an adjacent island, admire the massive 133-foot Thiruvalluvar Statue. Have a traditional South Indian lunch. Visit Our Lady of Ransom Church, a stunning Gothic-style structure located near the shore. Take a short drive to Vattakottai Fort (a 15-minute drive from the town center). This 18th-century seaside fort offers sweeping, panoramic views of both the sea and the Western Ghats. Walk along the quieter Kovalam Beach (Kanyakumari) to relax away from the core crowds.
Check out of your hotel and head out of the town centre to explore Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple (famous for its 4 tall musical pillars and exquisite architectural sculptures). Drive further out to the majestic Padmanabhapuram Palace (about 30 km away). It is one of the largest and most magnificent wooden palaces in the world, showcasing ancient Kerala-style architecture. Enjoy a local lunch. If time permits before your train or flight, stop by the Mathur Hanging Trough (Aqueduct), one of the highest and longest suspension aqueducts in Asia. Proceed to Kanyakumari Railway Station or Trivandrum Airport for your onward journey home.
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