Place to Visit in Kanyakumari-Last Land of India

Kanyakumari ‘a spiritual destination’ which is also famous by the name of ‘Cape Comorin’ during the British rule, is now popular for watching sunrise and sunset over the ocean simultaneously. Not only that, but tourists also pay a visit to this southern tip of India which is in the “God’s own district” state of Tamil Nadu, for watching best of the best beaches, coastal climate and confluence of three large water bodies i.e. “The Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea.” The attraction of this charming town is also blessed with beautiful religious places, historical monuments, and serene beaches.

So, if you’re soon planning your holiday to this beautiful place, then let’s enumerate more about the “top tourist places to visit at the land where the oceans meet” as there’s no scarcity of places to visit in Kanyakumari:

● Vivekananda Rock Memorial “Tranquil Memorial”: This is the most famous tourist attraction of the place and it is said that the trip to Kanyakumari would be incomplete without visiting this tranquil memorial. This is basically a small island where the most loved saint of India i.e., Swami Vivekananda attained enlightenment in 1892.

● Thiruvalluvar Statue “Majestic Saint in Stone Statue”: This towering stone statue of the most famous Tamil poet and Philosopher i.e., Saint Thiruvalluvar, is adjacent to Swami Vivekananda rock memorial. This place holds a great cultural significance as it is symbolic of the 38 chapters of the literary masterpiece, the Tirukkural. It’s a must-visit place of Kanyakumari.

● Kanyakumari Beach “Picture Perfect Place”: Located at the confluence of three seas, this picturesque beach attracts tourists for having the different colored sand, stunning sunrise and sunset views. Travelers enjoy being here and spending quality time together with their families.

● Wax Museum “Prominent People Statue”: In the city of Baywatch, this wax museum houses the wax statue of all the important figures of world history like Sir Abdul Kalam, Charlie Chaplin, Amitabh Bachchan, and Michael Jackson etc.

● Mathur Aqueduct “For Nature Lovers”: This 100-foot engineering marvel surrounded by lush greenery that carries water from one hill to another is considered as one of the most awe-inspiring places in Kanyakumari.

● Sunset View Point “Breathtaking View”: This sunset point offers the stunning and gorgeous views of setting sun underneath the crystal blue water of the ocean and the clear sky.

● Lord Subramanya Temple “Admirable Architecture”: The temple’s nine-storey gopuram which enhances its beauty grabs the people's attention. This temple is visited by many locals for the fact that the temple was built in the honor of Lord Subramanya or Murugan when he won over the devil Surapadma.

● Kanyakumari View Tower “Jaw-dropping Panoramic View”: If looking for amazing nature scenery then no place is better than the Kanyakumari View Tower. It is also another point from where one can witness the sunrise and sunset simultaneously.

● Sai Baba Temple “Ideal for Peace”: Not only if you’re a devotee of Sai Baba, but one must visit this temple with their family if looking for some peace. Its beautiful white architecture soothes your eyes; therefore, it’s important to visit this temple.

A glance at few other popular and major attractions of Kanyakumari:

• Ransom Church “Religious Church Of Gothic-style Structure”

• Bhagavathy Amman Temple “For Profound Religious Experience”

• Thanumalayan Temple “For Seeking Blessings”

• Padmanabhapuram Palace “Amazing Architecture”

• Vattakottai Fort “Rich In Historical Significance”

• Sanguthurai Beach “To Take A Stroll”

• Olakaruvi Falls “For Enchanting View”

• St. Xavier Church “Popular Historical Structure”

• Tsunami Monument “Amazingly Unique Tourist Attraction”

• Thirparappu Falls “View of Cascading Waterfalls”

• Sothavilai Beach “An Offbeat Attraction”

Travel options about how to reach Kanyakumari?

By Road: Tourists from the beautiful nearby places of TamilNadu, Kerala, and Karnataka that are well-connected with the place can enjoy the thrill to visit Kanyakumari in their own car or by hiring a car.

By Bus: One can also reach there by choosing the regular, deluxe, and air-conditioned private buses from Kanyakumari Road Transport Corporation that runs between Kanyakumari to Bangalore, Chennai, and Trivandrum.

By Train: This place has its own train from major cities of India i.e., Kanyakumari Express. It well-connects Mumbai and Bangalore to this junction. Not only that but another station i.e., Trivandrum central railway also connects this place to almost all Indian cities. From Trivandrum, one can easily get another train, bus, or hire a taxi till the Kanyakumari place.

By Air: The nearest airport to Kanyakumari is Trivandrum International Airport that is located at a distance of about 68 kilometers. Popular airlines like Air India, IndiGo, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Jet Airways, Air Arabia and Kuwait Airways, etc have excellent connectivity with this airport. And, from there to Kanyakumari one can book a cab easily.