Kanyakumari

The very end of India, Kanyakumari is all about beautiful beaches, cascading waterfalls, and the impressive Kumari Amman Temple, one of the Shakti Peeths. Holidaymakers love to explore this charismatic destination to escape the worldly troubles and refuel their senses with new vigour.   

Kanyakumari Temple is the most popular attraction of the town as it is one of the 108 Shakti Peeths in Hindu mythology. The temple is visited by streams of Hindu pilgrims who fall in love with its incredible architectural style.  Suchindrum is another highly popular temple located 11 kilometres from the city. The temple is popular for its unique Dravidian style architecture and its massive gopurams with highest one rising to a height of 134 feet.

Vivekananda Rock Memorial is another iconic monument of Kanyakumari known for its two main structures - the Vivekananda Mandapam and the Shripada Mandapam. Built in the year 1970, the memorial is home to some of the most unique pieces of human attempts at architecture in Southern India. Another architectural marvel of the town is the Padmanabhapuram Palace which was home to the Travancore Rulers in the past. Today it pleases visitors with numerous ancient artefacts displayed in the King’s council Chamber, Thai Kottaram and the Natakasala.

Kanyakumari’s Thiruvalluvar Statue never fails to catch the attention of travellers due to its grand appeal. This is the biggest statue in Asia with a height of 133 feet. It is dedicated to the Saint Poet Thiruvalluvar who is one of the greatest Tamil poets in India.

Also, spend some time lazing around the Kanyakumari Beach to catch glimpses of beautiful vistas of nature.