India, the seventh largest country, is famous for its abundance in culture and tradition. It is also marked with diversity in topography with mountains and the sea, which gives the country a distinct geographical entity. Northern side is bounded by Great Himalayas. Both the west and east side is bordered by sea, with Arabian sea on the west and Bay of Bangal on the east. The south side is known for its uniqueness where the Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal mingle with Indian ocean. The land that is located in southern most tip of India where this seas amalgamtion take place, is none other than Kanyakumari or Cape comerin.
, an important pilgrim centre, is famous for its beach and outstanding sunrise, sunset and moonrise, over the sea especially on fullmoon days and for its vast green stretches of paddy fields, rich forests, coconut groves and mineral sands. The beach itself is exuberant with its multi colored sand. There is no opportunity to sunbath on delicate golden sands and to play in the waves, as the seashore is rocky and dangerous. One can only stayoff on the rocks. There is a man-made wall running along the beach. The lighthouse near the beach gives a panoramic view of the sea. One can also watch the sunrise and sunset from Murugan Kundram hill top 3 km away from Kanyakumari. It is really exciting to watch the waves when they beat itself against the rocks and then subside, before it attain itself fon a new attack.
may also purchase a variety of handicraft articles items made from sea shells and palm leaf, and even colored seasand.
Prime attractions of kanyakumari are vivekananda rock a stone which is rising out to the sea, where Swami Vivekandanda spend a whole night in a deep meditation. For memorial to him, the rock now houses a statue of vivekananda. Thiruvalluar statue with 133 feet height There is a sangam Spot, which is the meeting point of three oceans. This is a bathing ghat also. Kumari amman temple, Temple of Goddess Bhagavathy , Gandhi Mandap, temple at Suchindram are also famous tourist destinations near kanyakumari.
Getting There.
Kanyakumari is flocked by millions of tourists every year to watch its serene beauty. Kanyakumari is bounded by Thirunelveli district of Tamilnadu and by Kerala state.
Air : The nearest airport is Thiruvanathapuram in Kerala state, which is 87 Km from Kanyakumari.
Rail : The nearest railway station are Kanyakumari junction and Nagarcoil junction, which is connected by train service with all indian places.
Road : Central and Express bus stand, Anna bus stand and Christopher Bus Stand are the nearest bus
stand in Kanyakumari.
Spectacular Sunrise and Sunset At Kanyakumari
See the beauty of Moon rise in Kanyakumari
Vivekananda Rock And Temple in Kanyakumari
Great Thiruvalluar Statue At Kanyakumari
Sangam at Kanyakumari
Roaring Tides At Kanyakumari
Shopping At Kanyakumari
Green Fields At Kanyakumari
Light House At Kanyakumari
