Kanyakumari

               Top 5 Places To Visit In Kanyakumari

Situated at the tip of the Indian Peninsula, Kanyakumari is the southernmost 

point of mainland India. Kanyakumari is located 

near the Western Ghats and bordered by the Laccadive or the Lakshadweep Sea at the 

southwest, southeast and south of the city. Kanyakumari has been one of the major centers

 of arts, culture and religion since the ancient times. The city’s beaches are also the only beaches

 in the world where you can experience both 

sunrise and the sunset. The various temples in this beautiful city of Tamil Nadu are frequented by thousands of pilgrims and the pristine beaches 

attract a huge no. of tourists to the city. Here’s the list of the best places one can visit in Kanyakumari.

1. Kanyakumari Temple

Kanyakumari Temple is also referred to as Bhagvaty Amman Temple and is one of the 108 Shakti Peetha in Hindu mythology. The temple is one of the major Hindu temples across India and is mentioned in almost all the ancient Hindu scriptures. The temple 

is frequented by thousands of pilgrims each year

 and the temple’s architecture is also unique.

2. Vivekananda Rock Memorial

One of the iconic monuments in 

Kanyakumari, the Vivekananda Rock Memorial is located 100 meters from the 

shore and is one of the major tourist 

attractions in Kanyakumari. The small 

rock island can be reached by a ferry 

and consists of two main structures. 

The Vivekananda Mandapam and the 

Shripada Mandapam are the two main complexes of the memorial and is 

frequented by thousands of tourists.

3. Suchindrum

A temple town, Suchindrum is located 

11 kilometers from the city of 

Kanyakumari. The temples here are built 

in the distinctive Dravidian style and are adorned with massive gopurams which 

are a common characteristic of all the 

Dravidian temples. The highest gopuram 

is 134 feet high and the inside of the 

temples sport various exquisite rock cut

 pillars and gateways. Being an ancient 

temple town it is frequented by a huge

 number of pilgrims each year.

4. Padmanabhapuram Palace

The old granite fortress was the residence

 of the Travancore Rulers and was 

constructed around 1601 AD. The fort 

complex contains several important 

buildings like the King’s council Chamber,

 Thai Kottaram or the Mother’s palace and 

the Natakasala or the house of performances etc. The fort also has a small museum

 that contains various artifacts from the 

older times and various weapons like 

swords and daggers, paintings, Chinese

 jars and a plethora of wooden furniture. 

5. Thiruvalluvar Statue

The massive 133 feet tall statue is of the 

Saint Poet Thiruvalluvar, who was 

considered to be one of the greatest 

Tamil poets in India. Thiruvalluvar Statue 

is one of the biggest in Asia and was 

unveiled on the 1st of January 2000.

 The pedestal of the statue is artistically designed and is decorated with 

10 elephants that signify 

the various directions.

Being a part of the princely state of 

Travancore and a major cultural and 

religious hub from the Sangam period, Kanyakumari is a place not to be 

missed on your visit to India. 

the above mentioned places are not 

only few of the most popular places in Kanyakumari but also the major 

attractions of India.